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Ready for 4-4-2-2-1-3? This is what the College Football (CFB) Playoff (PO) format could be beginning in 2026-27. A field with 4 B1G, 4 SEC, 2 ACC, 2 B12, 1 G6, and three, not one, at-large teams, with one of the three most likely to be Notre Dame year after year. As noted in the attached article, the Power 2 are driving the PO bus. Three at-large teams seem to me to be a bone being thrown to the ACC, B12, and the G6. In theory, the Lesser 2 and the G6 would have a shot at placing another team or two in the PO field. In reality, and looking back at the final rankings before seeding the BCS, 4-team, and 12-team PO, the B1G or the SEC are more likely to take the additional spots. It also appears that play-in games could replace a two-team conference championship game. As to a 16-team playoff field destroying the regular season and the playoffs? We heard the same warning before the BCS and the PO field expanded. In 2024, CFB attendance and viewership both increased. If the field expands to 16 teams, what has to happen is for the regular season to end at least two weeks earlier than it does today, so Ohio State vs. Notre Dame, for example, is not competing against NFL postseason games late into January, and drawing fewer than the expected number of viewers. Dropping conference-champ games in favor of a flex-scheduled last regular-season game week is a step in the right direction. SEC, Big Ten reportedly in favor of another major change to College Football Playoff WWW.YARDBARKER.COM The Big Ten and SEC want more pieces of the pie. I do not see this proposal equating to the B1G and the SEC wanting more pieces of the pie, but as noted above, a move toward 'fairness' by giving schools outside of the Power 2, two (in theory three) more chances to make the PO. I see the proposed change to the format as allowing the ACC and B12 commissioners to save face, and to quell the bogus 'Little Guy' objections.

More College Football Parity Coming? Maybe in Ws and Ls. But the Quality Competition Resides in the Power 2. Season of major parity for college football in 2025? Deep contender field looks to break glass ceiling - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Only four programs have ranked as preseason No. 1 since 2015. That could change in 2025 as the contending class expands A Crimson Tide lifted all boats in the SEC. Clemson's Natties did turn ACC teams into Tigers.

I agree with you all about Beavis doing well this weekend to further boost the Ducks RPI, and respect for west coast baseball. I will say that I am impressed with the ERAs of Iowa's staff, but the knock was that they had not played many teams with a winning record. And the Bastard-Huskies did take two games off of the Hawkeyes this last weekend. Thanks for posting that, as it makes watching the results that much more interesting. While it is very hard--if Oregon could sweep.... Coach Hawk has turned the pitching staff around, and the emergence of Julian Hernandez is one I never thought would happen.

Oregon's Friday night starter, Grayson Grinsell has been awesome with a ERA of 2.77, but the Husky starter, Max Banks, has a superb ERA of 3.49 to counter. This could be a very low-scoring game, and Coach Waz may have to resort to some small-ball. No, Husky....you're OUT!

Rivals recruiting rumors Recruiting Rumor Mill: News keeps flowing on elite prospects OREGON.RIVALS.COM Four-star slot receiver Dequane Provo is committed to Arkansas but that could change after a recent ACC visit.

2 Mil for the recruit? Oregon Outbid By Miami In Race For Jackson Cantwell? WWW.SI.COM With five-star quarterback Jared Curtis committing to the Georgia Bulldogs, Oregon Ducks fans are looking for a win on the recruiting trail. Five-star offensive

Still in the running for the No 1 CB. 5-star Oregon Football target announces commitment date DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM 5-star cornerback Brandon Arrington, one of the top targets on the Oregon Ducks board, has set his commitment date.

Top-seeded Oregon softball upset by eighth-seeded Michigan 5-0 in Big Ten Tournament - Daily Emerald DAILYEMERALD.COM The most famous cliché in diamond sports is that it’s a game of failure. But no one expected a let down like this. Top-seeded...

As you know, I have a special dark place in my heart for the Bastard-Huskies, and even sweeping them would not be enough. They are 27-22 compared to Oregon's 35-13, and they are 15-9 in B1G play, nipping at the Ducks' heels of 16-8 in conference action. SIDEARM Integrations GODUCKS.COM First pitch on Friday is at 6:05 p.m. with Saturday's first pitch at 2:05 p.m. and Sunday's at 12:05 p.m.

Coach Lanning is praised by former Texas Coach Mack Brown and TCU Coach Gary Patterson. Mack Brown Reveals Why Oregon Ducks’ Dan Lanning Thriving In NIL Era WWW.SI.COM DALLAS - Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning addressed the I love what Coach Lanning said at the awards banquet. "There's a lot of us that might not love everything about college football, but I will tell you this, as confusing as it is, it's an unbelievable sport that has the opportunity to influence, build, and grow young men into unbelievable humans." I'm sure that is one of the reasons why his players would run thru a wall for him.

I'm not sold on the B1G defensive lines reason. We all saw how we played Idaho's DL that were smaller than our linebackers. Yeah injuries and cohesiveness we issues, but I don't think Terry handled it well. I'd take a couple botched snaps a game with Poncho over that mess we had with Pickard and everyone shifted suboptimally. Gabriel is a good enough player to handle botched snaps. I still remember the Alamo bowl and thinking we would have won if we put in Alie who was the better athlete who could handle imperfect snaps vs. Lockie who butterfingered the game away.

One has to wonder if he had a major stroke of luck with the talent during his short time at UCF.

I think he was rehired because he had success and they must have all departed on good terms. I think everyone knew that if Nebraska called he would take that job and that's what happened. In hindsight we can say he shouldn't have left but the reality is that Nebraska has been a hot mess for several head coaches and it wasn't just a Scott Frost problem there. And he found the limitations of his coaching ability at Nebraska. He's not the only coach to be rehired at a school they used to be the HC for. If they understand what the program can offer they know how to sell it and that's harder than ever in this day and age. Additionally, I think Frost likes being able to recruit rather local and the level of competition. We'll have to see how successful he'll be the second time around.

30Duck, That game against Michigan was similar to the Saturday game near the end of the season when the Ducks played UCLA on a Saturday at the Jane. No matter what UCLA did, it worked; no matter what the Ducks did, it was wrong. The following game on a Sunday was the exact opposite. This game, no matter what the Wolverines did, it worked; no matter what the Ducks did, it was wrong. That last conditions-outcomes shouts to the level of leadership/maturity within the coaching staff and the team. Preparation? Naaah. The team already beat all the other teams; they will all be easy pickins. In actual fact, the Ducks were unprepared to win. What a shame, to get this far, and then blow it! Perhaps it's better here than in the Regional or in a Super-regional. Get that attitude, that fat-headedness out of the team, out of the coaches! UCLA displayed that arrogance during and after the 2d game, and the Ducks smoked them the next day. This time, our Ducks had that arrogance internalized, and the Wolverines gave our Ducks the bill to pay. VR, KCDuck1

To be honest I didn't know he got rehired by UCF. He had such success there before, he probably should never have left in the first place. Scott Frost due an extension if UCF makes bowl this season - ESPN WWW.ESPN.COM Through an executive summary obtained by The Associated Press on Tuesday, it was detailed that Scott Frost received a five-year, $22.1 million contract upon his UCF return, and it will...

Looks like all of those will be accomplished by winning.

Michigan got everything right, Oregon got everything wrong.

Here is a link to an article by Jon Wilner regarding Pac-12 finances for the last year before everyone but Beavis and the Cougs left for greener pastures. One key finding is that: "Oregon is the only school that did not book any student fees or direct transfers as revenue, and the Ducks managed to report an operating surplus of $1.9 million." Most Pac-12 legacy schools leaned hard on campuses to bail athletics out of settlement, growing expenses WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Based on NCAA filings and upcoming release of tax returns, it appears Pac-12 schools ran a collective deficit of $110 million for fiscal 2024 year.

I'm still hopeful they can find a way to get into the top 8 and get a super regional, I'm sure the team is kicking themselves for some of the losses to Ohio St., Portland, and some others. I'm more interested in where the team can finish in the RPI than I am getting a conference crown, the goal should be first and foremost getting to Omaha.

It would definitely help the Ducks' SOS if Beavis won, not sure if it would have a demoralizing effect on Iowa...it could fire them up! Clearly, less than 2 of 3 against the Mutts is unacceptable, and if UCLA were to lose a couple, that would be fine.

I am running into an appointment and can discuss further later, but I will say that (Will) Sanford is no longer a starter, as he lost that Sunday starting position to Jason Reitz, and in the mid-week games- he did not start either game this week, and did not even pitch.

Big Ten baseball is entering the final two weeks of the regular season. It's that time of year when the games are both exciting and nerve-wracking! Let's set the stage and get right to it. I have separated the contenders from the pretenders. The top five teams, their record and their remaining games. 1. Iowa 21-6 home: Oregon 2. UCLA 17-7 home: Northwestern road: Illinois 3. Oregon 16-8 home: Washington road: Iowa 4. USC 16-8 home: Michigan State road: Washington 5. Washington 15-9 home: USC road: Oregon I have listed the starting pitchers for Oregon and our opponents, Washington and Iowa. This is based on a minimum of eight starts. It shows win-loss record, innings pitched, walks, strike outs and era. Won Lost IP BB K ERA Grayson Grinsell 7 2 74.2 24 77 2.77 Jason Reitz 3 0 46.2 23 50 3.66 Collin Clark 4 2 59.1 19 54 4.10 Will Sanford 2 2 38.0 39 42 6.39 Washington Huskies Max Banks 6 2 56.2 22 52 3.49 Jackson Thomas 4 3 57.1 23 43 3.92 Tommy Brandenburg 3 4 46.1 30 31 4.66 Justin Tims 1 4 40.1 12 35 5.13 Iowa Hawkeyes Cade Obermueller 4 2 68.0 26 94 2.51 Reece Beauter 6 0 60.1 20 66 3.13 Aaron Savary 7 0 67.0 27 74 3.36 The Ducks are currently the # 13 seed to host a regional. They would host TCU, Cal Poly and Fairfield. They have a mathematical chance to win the Big Ten conference but would have to sweep both the Huskies and Hawkeyes and also hope for UCLA to lose. Oregon holds the tie-breaker over both UCLA (2-1) and USC (3-0) They need to win twice against Washington so they have that tie-breaker against them in case of the same record at the end of the season. And finally teams that are on the bubble. Last four in: Kansas State, Kentucky, IOWA, Xavier First four out: U.T. Rio Grande Valley, Western Kentucky, MICHIGAN, Notre Dame Four to watch: Virginia, Virginia Tech, Kennesaw State, WASHINGTON A final thought. Iowa hosts little brother this week-end. Who are we pulling for? It has to be Bevis. If they win, it helps the Ducks strength of schedule. And if the Hawkeyes are beaten, would they be demoralized so much that they wouldn't have any fight left in them when they play Oregon? There's going to be a lot of scoreboard watching this week-end! Go Ducks!

Bet the House the settlement will be approved, but CFB is still waiting on Judge Wilken. NCAA settlement update leaves Ohio State fans even more confused than before SCARLETANDGAME.COM Are we ever going to get a final decision on the massive NCAA settlement that's going to change college sports as we know it? The hope was that things would tak

It Just Means More is $88 million behind the B1G. So, $80 million more to play nine conference games makes sense and again shows the SEC commish Sankey, is great at playing the long game. ESPN is begging the SEC to make a massive change to the football schedule SATURDAYBLITZ.COM It feels like we've been circling the same question for years now—when is the SEC finally going to pull the trigger on a 9-game conference schedule? If you've Back-to-back in-conference schedules that have the SEC's top teams, sans Texas, beating one another up, and in 2024-25, only sending three teams to the CFB PO, makes more sense if ESecPN comes up with another $80 million.

If the House settlement is approved, all NIL deals over $600 () will be reviewed and revealed. Until this happens, it's reporting rumor; a WAG.