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Hopefully only for the first 4 games.

At least she didn't move to Florida where there might be a couple of openings this year.

Sounds like his daughter's are in high school. I don't see Fisch doing so badly he'll be fired this year. And I doubt Zona had the money to pay him what he's worth. Guess I'm not really seeing the scenario he goes back to Zona. But I love that it makes Husky fans nervous. I can live with that.

Husky Fans....

Can you blame them? 😄

Former Duck Verone McKinley III Joining Dan Lanning's Staff at OregonOn3Former Duck Verone McKinley III Joining Dan Lanning's Sta...Former Oregon Ducks safety Verone McKinley III has joined Dan Lanning's staff in a personnel role after spending time in the NFL.

After a month-long quarterback battle throughout fall camp, the Montana State Bobcats have named a starting quarterback for their Week 1 matchup against the Oregon Ducks. Montana State names starting quarterback prior to Week 1 matchup with Oregon Ducks

Ducks search for 2027 quarterback gains urgencyCoaches want to add a quarterback every year. It just makes sense at a place like Oregon, where the Ducks currently have four working in the NFL. A staff wants progression and development. They feel good about the future of 2025 true freshman Akili Smith Jr. and 2026 commit Bryson Beaver, so much so that the staff hasn't officially offered Ryder Lyons and doesn't have plans to have him visit. They're targeting three quarterbacks in the 2027 class and they're in a good position for all three, Dane Weber of Chapparal High School in Temecula, California, who's visiting for the Montana State game, Trent Seaborn of Alabaster, Alabama, a 72 percent passer in 2025, and Keegan Croucher, a 6-4 gunslinger and three-sport athlete from Chesire Academy in Chesire, Connecticut. Autzen ZooDucks search for 2027 quarterback gains urgencyCoaches want to add a quarterback every year. It just makes sense at a place like Oregon, where the Ducks currently have four working in the NFL.

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Our long winter of discontent is about to morph into glorious fall. We're only a few hours and two days away from the start of the B1G season. All times Pacific (You 🤬lucky Westies!) Rankings using the AP 2025 preseason poll. BTN = Big Ten Network. Thursday, August 28th - Ohio University at Rutgers - 3 PM BTN Buffalo Bulls at Minnesota - 5 PM FS1 Cincinnati vs. No. 34 Nebraska - Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City - 6 PM ESPN Miami, Ohio at Wisconsin - 6 PM BTN Not B1G but a big G5 game - No. 25 Boise State at South Florida - 2:30 PM ESPN Saturday, August 30th - Montana State Bobcats - FCS No. 2 at No. 7 OBD - 1 PM BTN 👍👌😍 The B1G Headliner and Coach Corso's Final Hat Dance: No. 1 Texas at No. 3 Ohio State - 9 AM Fox - Will 1st year Buckeyes starting quarterback, Julian Sayin, break this jinx? Newbie QBs opening against No. 1-ranked teams - 0-18.😒 Northwestern at Tulane - 9 AM ESPNU Ball State at Purdue - 9 AM BTN FAU at Maryland - 9 AM BTN Nevada at No. 2 Penn State - 12:30 CBS MO. State at USC - 4:30 PM - BTN New Mexico at No. 14 Michigan - 4:30 PM NBC Utah at UCLA - 8 PM Fox Other Not B1G but Big Games on Saturday - ABC 1:30 PM - No. 9 LSU at No. 4 Clemson Sunday, August 31st - No. 6 Notre Dame at No. 10 Miami - 4:30 PM ABC Blast the Bobcats! Go Ducks! Other Move the Needle Week 1 Matchups - Saturday BlitzThese 10 Week 1 College Football matchups aren't getting...While Week 0 is fun for College Football fans as the games get underway but, it doesn't truly feel like the actual start of the season for most fanbases. This W

David, that was really a well summarized and thought-out article about our secondary. In some respects, the real tell-tale year might be next year. I write that because the secondary is the most talented and deepest that I can ever remember at Oregon. But the majority are very young and inexperienced. Assuming they get some playing time to develop--we may see elite secondary play late in this season, and consistently in 2026. Great stuff, and I appreciate the hint to keep an eye on this part of the team this year.

Very good summary and assessment David. Thanks for the article. Really made me think about this year's challenges the team will face. I believe we will be seeing key elements we haven't seen before in this year's defense: Lanning's first group that is overwhelmingly his as an entire unit, and the fact that most of that group has been in the system at least two years. I believe it also will be a true evaluation of Lanning's version of the Bear Defense. Which I myself am looking forward to evaluating over the course of this season. I am looking forward to scrutinizing the defense in both college and its iterations in the NFL as well. There are a good number of teams that are very close to each other in terms of talent and ability. It's going to be a fascinating year as I believe coaching is going to be a major factor in determining who wins this year's title.

I think soft defense is sort of a systemic thing with OBD. It goes with the territory/history of glitz, glamour, speed and likability. IMHO we need a few more dirt dogs like this to set the tone for tough defense:

I think the pass rush and coverage are the ultimate in complementary football. If the pass rush is disruptive the DBs don't have to guard as long, and if the DBs can guard well it gives time or the pass rush to get home and make coverage sacks. We likely will have the best pash rush in the country this year. Because of this and that our secondary will be so physical yet inexperienced, I think our secondary will play a lot of man coverage, to jam the wr off the line to eliminate quick passes before the rush can get home, and to minimize zone coverage breakdowns due to lack of experience as a group.

Know the Foe: Five Montana State Bobcat players to know The seventh-ranked Ducks will host Montana State at Autzen Stadium this Saturday at 1 PM. Here are five Bobcat players to know entering the game.

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Thanks, David, for another terrific article. It's great to have an article dealing with football and not the extracurricular stuff. Bigger, faster, stronger are the watchwords for OBD's DBs, who gave up many yards to Ohio State's terrific receiving corps in Autzen and were shredded by the same group in Pasadena in what looked like a group of amateurs against pros. It took one of Dan Lanning's mentors, Kirby Smart, six seasons to win a national championship, ending a 41-year drought with a most satisfying win against Saint Nick's Alabama. Georgia had a great deal of success before winning it all, but it took monster recruiting years to assemble the talent required to play Smart's hybrid defense. Like Kirby, it took Ryan Day six years to win it all at Ohio State. The Rose Bowl loss came against a better-prepared, super-motivated team with the deepest and most talented roster in college football. Yet, Texas found a way to shut down J. Smith and crew in the Cotton Bowl. With the right talent and coaching, even the best offenses can be held down. See, Eagles versus Chiefs in the Super Bowl. This is Dan's 4th season at the helm. The roster is inexperienced, but it is probably the deepest and most talented since Dan's arrival, and it does look like bigger, faster, and stronger guys will be manning the D-back spots. Dan is moving OBD toward the title, and I expect the Ducks will have another good chance of capturing a B1G title and will return to the PO. You have to make the PO field to win it all. Get there often enough, and the championship day (Day?) will arrive, and Dan and his D will look oh so Smart. Thanks again, David, and let's Bob some Cats!

Keegan Croucher, elite QB, down to Ole Miss, Oregon, Penn StateKeegan Croucher, elite QB, down to Ole Miss, Oregon, Penn...Elite quarterback down to 3

Usually the DB's reflect the situation up front. If the DL and LB's are good the DB's mirror it. Since IMO this is the first year Lanning has a "Lanning" defence up front. I suspect everything will be just fine.

QB, or not QB? Wake Up and give traveling man Robby Ashford a hand. And don't doubt Dante! On3Latest intel on top remaining college football quarterbac...Week 1 is now exactly a week away, and some college football programs have yet to name a starting quarterback. Here's the latest intel.

I recall the early Lanning days when he was asked about the blueprint and the roster he was inheriting. He said the plan was to build from the trenches outward. Lupoi echoed that on defense specifically. Taking them at their word then the timetable makes sense that this is the year we should see developed players with the desired measurables on the back end. Should be fun…..personally I am most worried about receiving on the offensive side

DSC Inside Read: A 3-2-1 Primer for 2025Setting the Stage Dan Lanning enters Year 4 in Eugene with his deepest, most complete roster yet — and perhaps his biggest challenge. After three weeks of fall camp, two scrimmages, and endless reps, Oregon emerges sharper, faster, and more competitive than at any point in his tenure. But the Ducks’ path to the College Football Playoff won’t be simple. Oregon opens with Montana State and Oklahoma State, and Oregon State before the Big Ten gauntlet begins with a tricky early trip to Northwestern. From there: at Penn State, Indiana, at Rutgers, Wisconsin, at Iowa, Minnesota, USC, and at Washington. The Ducks’ roster can contend with anyone in the country, but success in 2025 hinges on how quickly this group settles into roles — and whether they can survive an unforgiving Big Ten slate. Here’s what we learned from fall camp, what we still don’t know, and where this season is headed. Duck Sports CentralDSC Inside Read: A 3-2-1 Primer for 2025Oregon Ducks football, Dan Lanning, Oregon recruiting, college football, NIL, Big Ten, Pac-12, Scott Reed, Duck Sports Central, recruiting news

Cornerback is one of the most difficult positions to play on defense. A CB’s reaction times and quickness are negated if a decent QB has the time to throw the ball. The most effective secondaries get a huge assist from the pass rush, or blitzing scheme. With 39 sacks Oregon was ranked #6. Oregon’s passing defense allowed 187 yards/game, and total defense allowed 19.4 points/game. Our red zone defense was below average allowing teams to score 85% of the time. To compare, tOSU pass defense allowed 167/game, and total defense 12.9 points/game. Their red zone defense allowed scores 60% of the time, and was near the top in the nation. Our secondary is just part of the entire story.

Great article! Hoping to see this defense take on DL's personality, and start to resemble those defenses he coached at Georgia.