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I totally agree about the pass protection. They did the same thing twice, and we didn't adjust. We got a glimpse against TTU, and we didn't adjust. I saw a play when we max protected, but didn't chip the end,..sacked. I saw the same stunts and pushing linemen off balance on purpose...sack fumble. We have the brain power to adjust, even if not completely. But Indiana faced the same issue in 24' and did adjust (in fact they took a part of that playbook and used it themselves). I saw Lupoi adjust, but players were slow to respond by inches (same on offense). We succeed by adjusting to our failures against teams as good as we are. OBD aren't competing against lessor talent anymore. The season is about preparing for every playoff caliber team during the regular season. That is my philosophy. The analysts are there to thoroughly scout every elite team and playoff caliber team, as well as NFL strategies (if you can't stop it in the NFL...). Practice should have at least 20 minutes dedicated to preparing for those teams. Every practice. We may face close regular season games, but muscle memory is developed over months. Killer mentality is as well (to take care of lessor talented teams). I'm not sure many coaches feel that way. Why would they when they consider themselves elite already. I feel that way because those are the teams that defeat you. They are the only teams Lanning has lost to. Thus... I love this forum. If I were Lanning, I'd have daily sessions talking about these very topics with my core strategists. I know I'm getting feedback to think about every time I come to this forum. Imagine what Dan can cull from such discussions. Go Ducks.

He had an injured hamstring. They really missed him because another WR, Bryant, got a concussion.

I couldn't watch. I didn't see Franklin in box score. Is he ok?

Bo had the record with 12 comeback wins this season. Add one more to the record. 👍👌😍

What a great game! Bo made some incredible throws today and led that team!! Yes, I am a Broncos fan (and was before Bo), but having Bo, Troy, and Forsyth makes it even better!

WOW! It's one thing to steal a player who signed on with Wisconsin. But for Miami to poach a QB from conference member Duke, after missing on QBs in the portal? COME ON HOOSIERS! $1.9 million QB posts farewell note amid college football controversy

Played on the D line at Clemson, but will be a TE in Eugene.

Bo Nix leads Denver to 1st playoff win of his career. Close game. Two good QB's Key play was strip interception against former OSU Beaver Brandin Cooks. Once again a Duck prevails over a Beaver!

Oregon also got a DE who will play TE.

What I liked best was his pass coverage, like a good CB, the ball didn't get thrown his way a lot as he was generally in good position. That being said, Wyatt looks faster, hopefully he has those coverage instincts.

This is a great get!

People need more time to save up for the exorbitant ticket prices.

But was he already getting pushed out by Wyatt? Purchase redshirted last year and Wyatt haa entered the rotation as a change of pace edge rusher. I would rather have Purchase on the roster but with both ends returning and Wyatt and maybe even Rushing pushing him from below how safe was his position on the two deep?

Was this his plan all along?

The patients are now running the asylum, and have created their own formula: 1) get recruited and sign letter of intent, but remember who also wanted you. 2) wait. 3) enter transfer portal. 4) sign with one of those who also wanted you (or someone else) for a boat load of NIL $$. And who can blame them? They’ve just flipped the script, and taken advantage of the greed that now has college football by the short hairs.

One thing to seriously consider: Raiola isn't sitting behind a 5 year veteran like Nix or Gabriel to learn from. He's going to be next to a peer that's roughly at the same level of development in their respective careers. OBD better hire one heck of a QB coach soon.

Just as long as there wasn't a caveat to hire his dad, uncle, grandpa, or third cousin to the coaching staff. You should be good to go.

The transfer portal has been an instrument for players to get more playing time. That seems to be their primary motivation. Schools are using it to fill key holes they've lost and much needed depth. This makes my feel stronger about moving to a 24 team playoff. It appears even the elite teams will have difficulty maintaining excellence behind their starters. The Portal is like unrestricted free agency in the NFL. I believe lower graded four stars would be wise to go to the lower tier OR programs and mid to upper tier G6 programs instead of signing with the programs with a stockpile of talent. That group will not only stand out, but with the right production, they'll rival the high 4 star and 5 star players for NIL money. If I were a QB, if definitely go to Purdue, Rutgers Mississippi State or similar programs because they can dominate anyway, get valuable experience, and land a lucrative NIL deal and start for a title contender without having to earn the starting role. Schools are just as shady as the players. They're cutting loose the guys that won't play, and telling some players they don't fit their respective systems. I think coaches need a full bowl scouting department so they can find the high school played that can start immediately. And find lower graded players they can develop into starters on the cheap. There are too many hits and misses in recruiting classes these days. Sinx and day 0

There were 29 Ducks in the portal, including Beaver, and walk-ons. Of the 29, 25 have found spots so far. Of the 25, 20 have found new homes in a Power4 program. 20 suggests to me that Lanning and his staff knew what they were doing when recruiting them. Unfortunate it didn't work out.

As a true freshman he probably assumes he will redshirt 1st year where ever he goes. He still has 5 years to play 4.

A portal analyst explains why Dylan Raiola's transfer to Oregon makes sense for both parties 247Sports transfer analyst Cooper Petgana offered his thoughts on Dylan Raiola's decision to transfer to Oregon where he'll back up Dante Moore

The Oregon Ducks just pulled a great transfer portal pickup. Oregon has addressed a growing concern in its secondary, landing Ohio State transfer cornerback Aaron Scott Jr. following his official visit to Eugene. Scott, a former five-star prospect out of Springfield (Ohio) High School, committed to the Ducks out of the transfer portal after spending his freshman season with the Buckeyes. Oregon was heavily involved in his original recruitment and made his final group before he ultimately signed with Ohio State, making this a long-standing pursuit finally come full circle for Dan Lanning’s staff.

Hampton will earn $1.7 million annually and Mehringer will earn $1.4 million, according to their contracts which were released in response to a public records request Less than former defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi ($2 million) and former offensive coordinator Will Stein ($1.75 million). New Oregon State O-coordinator Mitch Dahlen will be paid $400,000, down from $725,000 that was paid to Ryan Gunderson. Oregon State hired Lance Guidry as D-coordinator with a contract for $300,000, then $575,000 his second year. But, before the ink was dry, Guidry accepted an offer to coach at Memphis. Former coordinator Keith Heyward was $725,000.

Bill Connolly is one of the best pregame prognosticators. I posted this article elsewhere, but I think it deserves its own topic. Come on, Hoosiers! Make a B1G 3-peat happen! Then, perhaps, mid-level B1G teams will not be treated like dog meat by pollsters? And a win against the bottom 6 of the SEC will not be a big deal. And the 2030 media money? Even B1Gger than expected. ESPN.comCFP National Championship preview: Keys to victory for In...Will the Hoosiers cap an undefeated season, or can the Canes pull off a stunner? Here are the keys to the game.

This should have been over and done with 2 weeks ago.