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In the trenches, interesting to look at some of the dire preseason predictions about the OL starting three first year portal transfers (it wasn't here but certainly was pushed by at least one well known Duck site): On paper, offense predicts 3,260 yards rushing at 14 games (2,157 currently). Last year, without a single first year transfer portal OL, Oregon rushed for 2,211 yards in 14 games. From 4.4 ypc to 6.6 ypc. Sacks allowed are also down from 1.50 per game to 1.22 per game. ATQ often brings up those successful Cristobal OL season (and they were good) but: 2019: 14g, 2482 rush @ 5.1, 1.79 sack 2020: 7g, 1167 rush @ 5.0, 1.57 sack 2021: 14g, 2833 rush @ 5.4, 1.71 sack 2025: 14g, 3260 rush @ 6.6, 1.22 sack (predicted)

Number 6 is the dream spot in all of this... it's possible to hit but not sure how likely.

It's all good for OBD. Up to No. 8 and hosting a 1st round game in Autzen against Notre Dame. Six B1G teams are ranked, including 3-loss Iowa, No. 21, down one spot after the loss to OBD, and No. 17 USC. And the committee gave respect to close wins by Indiana at Penn State and Oregon in Iowa City. No matter the outcome of Iowa at USC this Saturday, Oregon will go into Week 13 after taking care of Minnesota, knock wood, with a win against a ranked opponent or a game to be played against a ranked opponent. Gopher It on Friday night and then on Saturday, cheer for Pitt to remove the Gold from the Domers' playoff hopes. College Football Playoff rankings for Week 12 go live: Who's in? Who's out? Down the home stretch, many SEC teams will be handing one another a third and fourth loss.

I should delete my recent post since you beat me to the punch.

After reviewing Indiana's tape against OBD, Iowa and Penn State, I'm guessing the f'eyes (my new nickname for them until their fan base stops being ridiculous about Ryan Day, who is a Michigan loss from them going full retard again) handle Indiana quite easily. In my eyes, at least for now, Ohio State will get tested by the likes of A&M, Bama and Georgia, Norte Same(another new nickname for me since the Golden Domes get a lot of unearned street cred), Old Miss. If Dante Morre catches fire, I would include OBD as well. As is, Ohio State has shown few weaknesses against teams that can do some, but not complete damage. Indiana will get theirs, but I'm guessing they don't top 23 on the suckeyes if they can't protect Mendoza.

Here's a crazy star for you. Of the six explosive passes Iowa completed on Saturday, FIVE OF THEM WERE BECAUSE THE GUY THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE COVERING THE WR WAS LOOKING AT THE QB. The significance of that very important stat is Iowa would have scored less than 10 points in Saturday. One simple change in coverage rules will yield a very, very dominant defense. Of course, since it is a national epidemic in both college and pro football, we know what that means...

OREGON ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2025 OREGON FOOTBALL | @oregonfootball EUGENE, Ore. — The Oregon football team moved up one spot to No. 8 in the second release of the College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday. The Ducks (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten) are coming off a thrilling road win over Iowa, which was No. 20 in the committee's initial rankings last week and moved down just one spot to No. 21 this week. Oregon is one of three Big Ten teams in the top 10, along with No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana. The conference has six teams in the top 25 including No. 17 USC, No. 18 Michigan and No. 21 Iowa. The Ducks will host USC next Saturday, Nov. 22, following a showdown with Minnesota this Friday, Nov. 14, in Autzen Stadium (6:00 p.m. PT, FOX). The Ducks have now made 13 consecutive appearances in the CFP top 10 dating back to 2023, and 26 straight appearances in the CFP top 25 dating back to 2020. Oregon has again established itself as one of the most well-rounded teams in the nation, entering Week 12 as one of just three FBS teams in the top 15 for scoring offense (T-9th, 38.7 PPG), total offense (13th, 471.6 YPG), scoring defense (6th, 13.8 PPG) and total defense (3rd, 239.3 YPG). Additionally, UO owns the nation's top passing defense at 126.1 yards allowed per game, and ranks sixth in rushing offense at 239.67 yards per game. The Ducks have also been one of the nation's top teams in terms of explosive plays on both sides of the ball, leading the country in fewest plays of 20-plus yards allowed (15) while ranking second in offensive plays of 20-plus yards (66). Oregon's overall team grade of 93.6 by Pro Football Focus is fifth-best nationally and third-best in the Big Ten. UO is currently No. 7 in the Associated Press poll and No. 6 in the US LBM coaches poll. College Football Playoff Top 25 - Nov. 11 1. Ohio State (9-0) 2. Indiana (10-0) 3. Texas A&M (9-0) 4. Alabama (8-1) 5. Georgia (8-1) 6. Texas Tech (9-1) 7. Ole Miss (9-1) 8. Oregon (8-1) 9. Notre Dame (7-2) 10. Texas (7-2) 11. Oklahoma (7-2) 12. BYU (8-1) 13. Utah (7-2) 14. Vanderbilt (8-2) 15. Miami (7-2) 16. Georgia Tech (8-1) 17. USC (7-2) 18. Michigan (7-2) 19. Virginia (8-2) 20. Louisville (7-2) 21. Iowa (6-3) 22. Pittsburgh (7-2) 23. Tennessee (6-3) 24. South Florida (7-2) 25. Cincinnati (7-2)

I hear-ya Duck Buddy. I still miss my beloved Abbie...

That's pretty good longevity for a Yorkie. Daisy would have been 9 Dec 10. In 51 years of marriage, she was the only dog my wife ever allowed to sleep on the bed. When my wife was diagnosed with a rare form of ocular melanoma, the surgeon commented that Daisy had alerted on the issue, before it was actually diagnosed. Never underestimate the value of the right companion!

Sorry for your loss. I know the sting when you lose a companion, just lost mine a month ago, Murphy 17 1/2 year old Yorkie.

I am sorry for your loss woundedknees. It’s been about 14 years since we lost our dog. So many great memories combined with the sadness of losing him even now. You and your family are in thoughts.

Yeah, I know she was actually my daughter' diabetic alert dog, but Daisy (yup, named after THAT Duck) never missed a game. She watched with us, and eagerly participated in our beach football games (Heaven forbid you missed a pass, or fumbled. You'd better be quick and agile!) I coached soccer for many seasons, and I had trained her to handle a ball well enough that I often took her to practice, and used her to train inexperienced players on defensive positioning and tactics. Kids didn't even realize they were actually acquiring skills because they had so much fun. I'll definitely miss her the rest of the season, as I watch OBD march to glory. I have a feeling it just won't seem quite the same.

"The four Pac-12 schools were brought into the B1G because the media wanted them. Not so much the conference. Many schools in the conference were resentful about having to travel to the west coast last year and I can't imagine their feels have changed too much this year." The 4 west coast teams bring west coast football to the midwest stone age. The SEC added Texas and Oklahoma. Have to keep up with the Joneses. Without the west coast teams, B1G would have turned into Ohio St and a bunch of stiffs. The Big 12 just added 'more of the same'. I'd like to see the B1G add North Carolina and Clemson. Question of the Day: Why can't the traditional Big10 teams have good quarterbacks and skills players? (other than Ohio St) Indiana's transfer QB doesn't count.

Physical enough? Mostly yes. I'm not sure if running a 4 -2 defensive front with edge players will work out? Especially calling plays that put them in pass coverage. Maybe that kind of thing is getting too cute? I think they will need players at those positions who can handle offensive tackles. What would this D be like if Kayvon Thib. and Deforest Buckner were on the edges??? I can't wait to see Tank start playing. I'd also like to them get more athletic at LB. But other than that, they have the physical tools for the Big 10. Are they big enough at TE? Kendre Harrison is coming. Last year, Derrick Harmon and Jordan Burch were monsters. Right about now, I am wondering if the Ducks are smart enough? They have three more games to get it together before the playoffs. I don't expect them to lose any more the regular season due to their defense and ability to run the ball. As a side note, Penn St lost their TE and a really good pass rusher DE from last year. I thought that they would take them a step back. Gotta keep replenishing if you want to stay on top in the Big 10.

They certainly didn't give a championship effort against an inferior physical team in Indiana ON OUR HOME FIELD. So if you want a championship team you have to have both the mental and physical, plus some luck. So I would say no, at this moment the Ducks are not in title contention but as we have no actual idea who is good beyond a couple of teams, I guess we might win a game or two in the playoffs if we make it.

A decent portion of the national media is on board with Oregon being rough enough. The observant ones have been paying attention to Oregon in the Pac-12. But so many in the B1G that are either B1G centric or team centric just don't know Oregon or seem to want to know Oregon. The four Pac-12 schools were brought into the B1G because the media wanted them. Not so much the conference. Many schools in the conference were resentful about having to travel to the west coast last year and I can't imagine their feels have changed too much this year.

No penalties? I was often a suspect, but never arrested. But, No Holds? Thanks for reminding me of my high school love life. 🤬

Amazing to see, but there a a total of 3 former PAC 12 refs, including Chris Coyte, Francisco Villar, and Steve Strimling known to be working B1G games. Maybe it's like a 'novel virus' infection.

I'm disappointed that I didn't get to see it.

Officiating is difficult, at any level. That said, I believe unequivocally that the officiating at Iowa was horrendous. Just horrible. Glad we got the win. We are definitely "that team out west". I believe we will soon, if not already, become team most hated by all in the B1G.

As I watched the Duck-Hawkeye game, I noticed that broadcaster Gary Danielson spoke positively--and repeatedly--about the toughness of Oregon's defense. Forgive me for being optimistic, but if the truth is clear to him, I believe it will eventually be acknowledged even by superficial observers.

Joey Galloway's number of poor Duck takes over the decades is a staggering amount.

I will not dump on one SEC grad dissing on the Ducks without giving credit to Alabama grad Greg McElroy. Greg was effusive in his praise for both OBD and Iowa for the battle they engaged in in Iowa City. No SEC nonsense here. Greg's Always College Football podcast can be viewed on YouTube and is on several ESPN channels on Tuesday before the PO rankings show. GRIND the GOPHERS!

Before last Saturday's game I suggested that one difference you would see would be the physical nature of Iowa DB's in covering receivers. They seem to body-up on receivers then dare the refs to call pass interference. Feeling, the refs won't call them all, so take the chance. Due to the weather, there were not a lot of passes thrown, especially into coverage, so that didn't really materialize. I do believe they missed holding calls. In both cases, I think there is a philosophy within conferences with an emphasis of what will be called, and what will be "let them play." I believe we also saw it with Pac12 basketball which was more attuned to calling fouls (except in McKale Arena) in comparison to other conferences. I believe it hurt Pac12 teams when they got to the tournament to try to adapt to rougher play.