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You made great points! Coach Wit as a 'transition' coach until Michigan figures out what it really wants to do as college football continues to evolve? YES! Yes, indeed. Is he a Dan Lanning caliber of hire? I don't think so. Can coach Wit take down Ohio St? I don't think so. Can he make the playoffs? Yes, if it all falls into place. Can he lose to every top big 10 team on the schedule? Again, yes. Can he go 10 - 2 or 9 - 3 every year? Yes. Low side is probably 8 - 4. Is coach Wit the best Michigan could have done right now given the circumstances? That would also be a yes for me. But... as college football is evolving, money is not everything, traditional blue bloods are not everything. What is everything is being the hot new toy in the toy box. Every team has to stay fresh every year - or end up like Clemson and Florida St. Oregon has the 'it' factor. USC and Washington are trying to rediscover it. Ohio St definitely still has it. Indiana just found it. Will they be able to keep it? Penn St lost it after the game with Oregon this year. If Penn St pulled out the Oregon game, they ride the rest of the season on a sugar high into the playoffs. Can Michigan do enough in the passing game and on pass defense to beat the best offensive teams like Ohio St, Oregon, Georgia, Alabama? I still don't see it. They would need the OC, the QB, the receivers, the O line, and the rest. And then they would need the secondary too. Washington had it on their great runs. Maybe Michigan can do it too, but that is a tall order. I think Michigan will have a tough time playing USC. But we will see how it all plays out. I see Michigan winning the games they are supposed to win. Being competitive against the top teams and being in the playoff conversation for at least a while and maybe in with a win vs Ohio St. on a good year. When they won it all, they were stacked with incredible talent. This year, they didn't really challenge Ohio St. I think that is their upside UNTIL they transition SUCCESSFULLY into a team that can pass and play pass defense as well as Ohio St does every year. The top SEC teams learned how to do it some time ago. Michigan, Iowa and a few other Big 10 teams still seem stuck in the past. I think coach Wit can hold the fort down until the next guy comes in to transition Michigan into a modern team. You changed my thinking on it somewhat.

Great point! It definately makes sense for QBs. If that’s how things end up going, I think it makes the game even more interesting. I’d love to see the top young QBs playing and making the whole FBS more competitive.

Last night we had life sized pop tarts, coming out of a huge toaster. Following what was an actually great game between BYU, and Georgia Tech. BYU is now the Pop Tarts Bowl champions. For what that's worth. Coming up, we'll have a winning coach, get doused in mayonnaise. In the Dukes Mayo Bowl. We also have a bowl game, where life sized Cheeze-Its will be in the stands, and on the sidelines. In, you guessed it, the Cheeze-It Bowl. Not to mention the Snoop Dog Bowl, that was also played yesterday. I'm guessing with player opt outs, transfers, and teams opting out like Notre Dame, Kansas State, Iowa State, and a a non bowl eligible Florida State(for some reason). These are the gimmicks, you need to make people watch these bowl games. If old Beano Cook was still alive, I wonder what he'd be saying about the state of today's game. How would Bear Bryant, Joe Paterno, Woody Hayes, or Bo Schembechler react? Imagine Joe Paterno on a stage with a giant Cheeze-It, or Bear Bryant celebrating ,while a giant pop tart is jumping on the stage. How would Woody Hayes react to getting Mayo dumped on him? Would Bo Schembechler know one Snoop Dogg song?

I wonder if Novo had gone somewhere else and played early if he would be a QB the Ducks would be thinking about portalling in next year. If this is how the future of the QB spot is selected it seems to me that the days of signing top level QBs is over. Am I missing something?

Five Texas Tech standouts to know ahead of quarterfinals vs. Oregon With Oregon set to battle with Texas Tech, here's five Red Raiders that Duck fans should know heading into the quarterfinals bout.

Texas Tech Offensive Coordinator Gives Unfiltered Take on Facing His Brother At OregonTexas Tech Red Raiders offensive coordinator Mack Leftwich is facing his younger brother, Oregon Ducks assistant offensive line coach Cutter Leftwich in the Orange Bowl, putting bragging rights on the line on New Year's Day. Oregon Ducks On SITexas Tech Offensive Coordinator Gives Unfiltered Take on...Oregon Ducks assistant offensive line coach and run game coordinator Cutter Leftwich is following Ducks offensive coordinator Will Stein to Kentucky after the C

The battle within the battle Oregon must win against TTU in the CFPAutzen ZooThe battle within the battle Oregon must win against TTU...Ask Texas Tech fans about the Orange Bowl CFP quarterfinal against Oregon on January 1st, and they'll say the TTU defense is most like Indiana.

Multiple Oregon Ducks Coaches Following Tosh Lupoi To CalA number of off-field coaches from the Oregon Ducks 2025 program, including Connor Boyd, Darrion Daniels, Steve Haunga, and Zac Diles, will all be joining defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi with the California Golden Bears next season. Oregon Ducks On SIMultiple Oregon Ducks Coaches Following Tosh Lupoi To CalIt's not just the players who are leaving the Oregon Ducks program. The new California Golden Bears head coach, current defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi, will b

I like Novosad and feel like he is a plus QB needing game snaps. This year I liked having him in the room as backup if need be. I fully expect him to be another transfer from Oregon to land elsewhere and perform very good. There must have been locker room issues and understanding that led to Brock’s emergence. We have other good QB’s in the room, but have little information regarding their capabilities, development and ceilings. We know that Dan is building a championship capable team for 2026-27. He knows better than us the QB skills and leadership necessary for the season. He knows winning a Natty requires a top QB. I am reasonably sure he will find and field one. He will likely bring one in, but the room will compete in the Spring and Summer to decide who is the week one starter.

No program deserves the shade being thrown at it than Notre Dame. FanSidedNotre Dame was the biggest loser of an electric Pop-Tarts...The Pop-Tarts Bowl featuring Georgia Tech and BYU was everything right with college football. Which makes Notre Dame utterly wrong for skipping it.

I think it’s assuming a bit much to think that he’s going to Kentucky. Guessing the transfer was happening with or without WS leaving…he might not be good enough to start in the SEC. I hope he is and that he kicks butt.

Sports Illustrated - Whittingham Hire is the Perfect Scenario for Michigan SIGrading Kyle Whittingham to Michigan: Veteran, No-Nonsens...The Wolverines land someone who embraces a style of football fans want and can revamp the culture.

It's a new Day. Ohio State's title last season is sullied because the starting QB transferred in? 😏 Transfer QBs starting in the PO quarterfinals - Oregon, Dante Moore - Ohio State, Julian Sayin - Miami, Carson Beck - Ole Miss, Trinidad Chambliss - Indiana, Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza. If the NFL had unrestricted free agency, you'd see the same. Just Win, Baby! You don't get extra credit for recruiting a QB out of high school than you do for recruiting a QB out of the portal.

Thanks, ND. I agree with your assessment. I expect Michigan AD Warde Manuel feels like many Ducks fans did when Oregon caught the last flight out to the Big Ten. B1G sighs of relief. After a botched search, Penn State hired a coach who is a great fit in State College. After another scandal, Michigan hired a coach with a sterling reputation who was surprisingly available. Any new hire comes with questions, but in both cases, I think the employer lucked out. Does 'Wreck Tech' have a familiar ring? UGA, Get Smart and Diss Miss Ole Miss.

BYU is clearly the more talented team. If it was a meaningful game with all starters playing I think they would’ve won by 3 scores.

He won’t mind. He probably agrees with you.

I believe Matt Prehm is correct from 247 Sports: "The Texas Tech Raider defense gives their insight into how to defend Oregon QB Dante Moore. Their mandate vs. Dante Moore: “Collapse the pocket” and live with the chess match." What should the Oregon Ducks expect from Texas Tech's defense? So what can we expect to see from this Texas Tech team, and in particular, what type of challenges will they present? Let's dive in.

What to expect from the Tech Defense What the Oregon Ducks should expect of Texas Tech Red Raiders' defense What to expect from their offense. What the Oregon Ducks should expect of Texas Tech Red Raiders offense

Decisions to be made - Does Dante Moore stay; if not does Lanning bring in a Portal QB? Oregon Ducks On SIAustin Novosad's Transfer Reveals Wild Oregon Quarterback...There hasn’t been a lack of great quarterbacks to play for the Oregon Ducks over the years. Despite the program’s success at the position, the Ducks haven’t had

Pretty confident that once these kids commit then a meal plan and workout regiment is guided for them. Hopefully, he followed direction. After all, these recruits at this level are pretty self driven. They have a whole nother gear (pun intended).

I snorted my Irish Cream Cocoa right there! Bet that final burns a lot worse for the Tigers and the SEC!

I understand yours and JJ's concern about Whittingham, but I have to admit that I admire the man and the way he coaches and I will be rooting for him (especially against Ohio State).

Houston 38 - LSU 35 😍