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We could easily go 9-3 imo, so yes we could absolutely miss the playoff. There is value in making the playoff even if you don’t expect to win it; a great experience for young players, minimum goal for a successful year, etc. I personally can’t imagine any scenario where playing in a bowl game is the preference. Favorable match-ups, key injuries, and getting hot can easily lead to a 4 game win streak and title. ND and OSU both experienced elements of this last year. If we go 10-2, I think when and how we get a second loss is everything. The earlier you lose the better. If we have to have one more loss, losing this week is the best option for making the playoff at 10-2 imo. Going 10-2 with a lopsided loss in Seattle to end the season is what would put us in the most jeopardy at 10-2. Let’s not test that theory 😆

I hope we don't rely exclusively on former Pac-12 opponents when it comes to OOC scheduling, I would dislike that lack of variety so much.

The only way that Moore is coming out is if he gets injured, he throws 5 interceptions, or the Ducks are up by 35.. Brock Thomas is most likely a below average college QB. He had 4 passes in the game against Wisconsin one of which should have been a really bad interception that the Wisconsin defender had go off his hands into the waiting arms of a receiver. I'm sure Brock is loved by the team, but he hasn't shown anything to show he can beat a team like Iowa on the road in any way.

Iowa Hawkeyes Are Going All In Against Oregon With Theme And UniformsThe No. 9 Oregon Ducks will play the No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes in a game where a College Football Playoff appearance may be on the line. While hosting the Ducks, Iowa is looking to hold a Black Out at Kinnick Stadium to add to the hostility Oregon will face. Oregon Ducks On SIIowa Hawkeyes Are Going All In Against Oregon With Theme...The No. 9 Oregon Ducks will take on the No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. It is setting up to be a big matchup with a College Football Playof

I'll admit I cringed when OBD went for it on 4th down early at mid field against Indiana. They had already shown themselves to be sure tacklers and able to stop ball carriers at the point of contact and not be dragged for extra yards. That needles gamble gave Indy a short field to kick a field go, grab an early lead and play the rest of the game with confidence. That game was setting itself up to be a classic field position struggle against a disciplined team and not a river boat gambling type of game. I don't mind gambles if they're properly timed and situational. Somewhere in between Kelly's stubborn bravado (Stanford, Auburn redzones) and Mario's mundane plod ball exists good coaching. Calculated gambles mixed with solid safe decisions takes time to understand. I hope Lanning gets there. We will be a regular legit championship contender when he does.

Can Oregon miss the playoffs? I sure hope so. I never want to be one of those teams that expects to make it just because we're us. I want to watch these games with everything on the line. That's what makes them extra fun. To me, if OBD can't win a defensive battle with Iowa or an offensive battle with SUC or a test of wills with the dang fuskies, they don't deserve to compete with top teams in the country for the crown anyway. I'm sure Lanning feels the need to win every game left and I'm fine with being in that boat. Can't wait for Saturday!

Today an article in The Athletic was a mock NFL Draft for this April's 2026 draft, and that writer placed Dante as the No. 19 pick in the first round to Pittsburg.

This is an expectation and not an official announcement. He could probably use another year in college before going pro. Dante Moore Reportedly Expected to Return to Oregon, Forg...The quarterback class in the 2026 NFL draft might not be as strong as expected, with Dante Moore reportedly leaning toward staying at Oregon for another season.

Great discussion that has the folks in Bristol smiling. What the Grapevine Gurus have to say matters on December 7th, I don't see a Ducks Day of PO Infamy heading OBD's way. I'm pulling hard for Oregon to make the PO because I'm a Fanatic, the recruiting bump from being a team you can count on to get you to the PO, the chance to win it all, even if you finish in fourth place in the Big Ten in the regular season 🙃, the millions of dollars for the conference for every conference team in the field, and the stamp of further approval on the Oregon brand and consequent income from merchandise sales. A win on the road over the PO committee's No. 20 team will, of course, help the PO cause. Unless it's a blowout loss, a Ducks loss may put OBD on PO life support, but not on the critical list. Oregon, with the 18th most difficult remaining schedule in college football, according to Massey, is in the playoffs with a 10-2 record. The Indiana loss from the committee's perspective is, except for the Texas loss at Ohio State, as good as it gets. A competitive road loss to a top 20 team will not be viewed as a bad, PO-disqualifying loss. The Big Ten Championship game will feature No. 1 Ohio State vs. No. 2 Indiana. Ohio State will not lose to Purdue, UCLA, or Rutgers. This Michigan team will not defeat an Ohio State team that will not ground it out as it inexplicably did last season. This Michigan team will not be able to disrupt the Ohio State passing game and score enough points to win the game. Penn State could keep it close against Indiana, but the Hoosiers should prevail. How about this item Cig can use to have his team come out smokin' 😁, the Hoosiers have never won a road game against Penn State, and are 2-25 vs. the Nits. Win this game and after a late as it can get bye, I don't see Indiana losing at Purdue. USC is odds-on to defeat Northwestern Friday night. Same for UW at Wisconsin on Saturday. Minnesota is 6-3 and bowl eligible. I don't see the Gophers defeating the Ducks, but with a finish at Northwestern and Wisconsin at home, the Gophers could finish 8-4. After the Wisconsin game, UW hosts Purdue and then plays at UCLA. UW is odds-on to be 9-2 when Oregon visits, and with ranked SEC, ACC, and B12 teams playing one another, UW will be ranked higher than 23rd the final week of the regular season. One of Iowa or USC will, of course, have a loss in Week 12 when the Hawkeyes play the Trojans in LA. Iowa finishes with a game against Michigan State, and then is on the road against a crippled Nebraska team, and should finish no worse than 8-4. Big Ten teams that go 9-3 will finish in the committee's top 25. Seven B1G teams are ranked, two behind the SEC, two more than the ACC, which somehow has five teams ranked, and four more than the B12. Any B1G team that finishes with two or fewer losses is in the PO field. Hammer the Hawkeyes!

I hope this isn't one of those games where he goes for it on 4th down six or seven times. Oregon should be fine in the rain. Especially if they took the opportunity to practice in it this past week. I believe it's been nice all week in Iowa, so they would have to simulate wet conditions. It's not like they throw that well anyway. They're 119th in total offense.

My advice to Dan Lanning: Win the remaining games on your schedule.

One of my favorite pics of this week's game winning uniforms:

I would expect Oregon to run the ball early and often; hopefully, with Davison. This appears to be the strength of this year’s offense (unless something drastically changes) and the weather will limit the passing game for both teams. Hopefully, Coach Lanning doesn’t get too aggressive and plays for field possession. Oregon does not have a QB controversy. We just need Dante Moore to continue to learn and develop.

I'm surprised you didn't see any 2010 or 2014 Oregon Ducks National Champions shirts.

No. Brock is a downgrade. Especially against the Iowa defense.

They bounce from shiney object to shiney object.

Agree. As it stands to day their 2nd round opponent is tOSU.

Scenario this Saturday: Cold and rainy again. Dante Moore has been Mr Happy Feet unable to see open receivers, and has taken 4 sacks on the first 4 possessions. Does Brock come in?

In my opinion, Oregon is still a team with a young QB, a completely revamped OL and interior DL, and a lack of depth and elite talent at the inside LB spot. I am pulling hard for Oregon to win out and make the playoffs. Even if they do, I feel like it is a long shot that they are going to get past the second round this year. I am very excited for what the future brings. The talent coming in should help bridge those gaps in the coming years. I fully expect Oregon to win it all in the next 5 years or so.

Wednesday War Room: Previewing Oregon at IowaDuck Sports CentralWednesday War Room: Previewing Oregon at IowaOregon Ducks football, Dan Lanning, Oregon recruiting, college football, NIL, Big Ten, Pac-12, Scott Reed, Duck Sports Central, recruiting news

Football: Mid-season Statistical ReviewDiving into the performance metrics on offense and defense, as well as individual players, with four games remaining. Addicted To QuackFootball: Mid-season Statistical ReviewDiving into the performance metrics on offense and defense, as well as individual players, with four games remaining.

Alex, your article brought up another scenario for us to ponder . . . A two loss Ducks team could miss the playoffs. Going forward since we want to see OBD in the playoffs every year it will be a daunting task to go 11 - 1 year after year. That is a tough ask, so we do need to be prepared for hopefully no more than a one-year absence every so often.

What should the Oregon Ducks expect from Iowa Hawkeyes offense?This will be one of the most challenging remaining games on Oregon's schedule, and a matchup that many fans have had circled since the start of the season. So what can we expect to see from this Kirk Ferentz team, and in particular, what type of challenges will they present? Let's dive in. What should the Oregon Ducks expect from Iowa Hawkeyes' defense?

Now how do we get the memo to the broadcasters and commentators?!

Built for Kinnick: How Oregon's road dominance under Dan Lanning could silence Iowa's hostile environmentAside from the recent trends showcasing Oregon's consistency away on the road, the Ducks bring a level of explosiveness and overall success rushing the ball that could exploit subtle weaknesses in the Hawkeyes' defense. No. 9 Oregon puts its nation‑leading road win streak on the line in Kinnick Stadium against No. 20 Iowa this Saturday on CBS