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Kind of hilarious wording from an Independent that plays maybe four legit teams all year... "You have to earn it on the field". Brother you lost at home to NIU last year. Your best wins were Army, Texas A&M, and USC. I say the SEC and B1G come to an agreement where the SEC plays 9 conference games, and the B1G moves to adopt the favored version. But put into the wording that Notre Dame also has to play at least 9 games against B1G or SEC opponents since they get a seat at the table regardless. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25230453-notre-dame-ad-opposes-big-tens-cfp-bracket-model-you-have-earn-it-field

Vanderbilt doesn't have a tough ooc conference game ever. FSU may be garbage, but they are still capable with transfer Cosstellanos(still a fool for calling out Bama). Plus top 15 Miami, top ten Georgia, Texas, and LSU, and potential top 20 Tennessee, and Texas A&M. I may be somewhat biased Jon, but is there a tougher set of games on paper? You know I don't buy the whole SEC can't play nine conference games because of some sos metric SEC coaches use as a crutch, but the Gators play two in State rivals that are P4 programs. Last year we had 3 ooc games vs P4 opponents. UCF was Big 12, even if they may still have had an American Conference roster as they've only been there two years, their third coming this year.

This list probably doubles as his replacement list.

Pettiti needs to be loud and clear like Sankey is in getting his point across . Nine conference games across the board. An in season cross conference slate every year, that way the depth of the conferences can show out. No the ACC and Big 12 aren't on the same level. But the B1G wasn't near that level before they became ruthless and closed the gap. The SEC never missed the 4 team playoff, sending two teams multiple times. The B1G champion missed out a couple times, heck an undefeated ACC champion missed out in favor of a one loss SEC team. You gotta earn your respect in this game, the Big 12 has one playoff win in their entire history. The ACC had one program win the whole thing twice, but no other member even came close to making it in( outside of FSU getting blown out in '14 and being passed over in '23).

All I know is don't count Novosad out. Even if he doesn't start I wouldn't be shocked to see him called upon for an important play or two this season is Moore goes down. And vice versa. Is Novosad starts over Moore I'd be thrilled because that means Stein definitely got the right guy for the job. If Moore gets the starting job it means Lanning and Stein went into the portal and got the right guy for the job.

When Tez Johnson stated Dante Moore would win this year's Heisman, I was hyped. When I saw the tape of the Spring Game, I said to myself: "huh". One thing I am certain of, we have 3 QBs that can start just about anywhere. I think Moore gets the nod. I would like to see Moore play like Novo makes me feel: smooth. Moore has shown he can handle responsibility of the job. I just don't feel like he jumps off the page the way I feel about other QBs around the country this year. Novo doesn't necessarily execute flawlessly, but I just feel more comfortable with his play for some reason. I can't put a finger on it. Maybe its just my expectations for Moore. The only thing that makes me comfortable at all is Moore throws the ball so effortlessly. He doesn't strain when he throws the ball. I am not worried if DL doesn't decide right away. And I certainly hope Moga gets plenty of reps. Moga is a best kept secret. But he needs the reps too. We are in very good hands for the next 3-4 years. All four of the QBs make me feel confident in OBD's future.

Not surprising, he's definitely a keeper. Seeing Marcus Arroyo at #7 is a bit surprising. I wonder how much of that ASU offense is him vs. Dillingham?

Ducks added ANOTHER pitcher from a JUCO in Christian Bobzin with a 2.94 ERA.

Cooper Strawn, a 6’6 RHP from a JUCO in Texas, committed to Oregon on the 28th.

Baseball America just came out with their top 50 prospects who will enroll in college. Braden Jaksa (Oregon) was No. 9 on their list and the No. 76 prospect pre draft going in as a catcher/OF.

Incoming transfer Josh Schleichardt set the WCL single season HR and RBI records on this dinger recently in a Portland Pickles game.

The Dennis Dixon-Brady Leaf season ending in the Holiday Bowl loss was a prime example of the issues of a 2 qb system.

Methinks it is gonna be hard to keep him after this year…

With a practically brand new offensive depth chart, that says a lot about Stein's perceived prowess.

Austin Novosad: "For us, I mean, it's just competing."

Dillon Thieneman Talks about the Upcoming Season at Oregon On3Dillon Thieneman Talks about the Upcoming Season at OregonOregon safety Dillon Thieneman talks about the upcoming season at Oregon and the safety room.

Stein is included in a list that has the likes of Notre Dame's Mike Denbrock, Miami Shannon Dawson, Clemson's Garrett Riley, among others. Will Stein Nation’s Top OC

Moore 2023 at UCLA: 9 games, 114 completions (53%), 213 attempts, 9 interceptions, 1610 yards; 42 rushes, minus 84 yds 9 games, five starts (at San Diego State, North Carolina Central, at Utah, Washington State, at Oregon State) – (W, W, L, W, L) SDSU: 17 of 27, 290, 3 TD NCC: 8 of 12, 182, 2 TD Utah: 15 of 35, 234, 1 TD, 1 INts WSU: didn’t play much OSU: 14 of 33, 165, 1TD, 3 INTs, 10rushes, 18net I think Fall 2025 practices are going to be interesting. Novosad has a reputation for throwing a nice ball in practice. He finished his high school career with 8,983 yards passing, 114 touchdowns and just 18 interceptions. https://www.registerguard.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/06/28/austin-novosad-oregon-ducks-football-quarterback/84194894007/

I totally agree with this assessment. QB1 can go down on the first snap. How many snaps would you want QB2 to have had then?? Like everyone else here, I trust the coaches to spread the snaps around with all the variables taken into account.

From Oct. 2023, NY Times: 61 of the 133 teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision, the top tier of N.C.A.A. football, have Aussie punters on their rosters, according to Prokick Australia, a Melbourne-based academy that converts Australian rules football players and some rugby players into punters (and a smaller number of kickers) for the American game. The N.C.A.A. does not keep a single database on the birthplace of punters. But Australians have made a pronounced impact with the distance and placement of their punts, which can produce tricky curves and crafty bounces and rolls. Eight times in the past 13 seasons, Australians have won the Ray Guy Award, given to the nation’s most outstanding collegiate punter. 2023: Tory Taylor, Melbourne – Iowa 2022: Adam Korsak, Melbourne – Rutgers 2019: Max Duffy, Perth – Kentucky 2016: Michael Dickson, Sydney – Texas 2015: Mitchell Wishnowsky, Perth – Utah 2013-14: Tom Hackett, Melbourne – Utah 2012: Tom Hornsey, Geelong – Memphis Entrance into ProKick requires at least a 40-yard punt, 4.5-second hang time and an invitation. According to Chapman and Smith, about 90 percent of the program’s “graduates” get NCAA scholarships. James Ferguson-Reynolds has transferred from Boise State to Oregon. Hometown Geelong. Played in 12 games in 2024 as the Broncos’ punter and holder…punted eight times at No. 7 Oregon, recording a season-long 68-yard punt (Sept. 7)… averaged 56.0 yards per punt in a win over Oregon State, placing a 64-yard punt inside the 20 (Nov. 29)….In 2023, played in all 14 games…averaged a nation-best 49.7 yards per punt, with 29 punts traveling 50+ yards and 23 punts landing inside the 20…punted seven times for 365 yards at Washington, averaging 52.1 yards per punt and tallying five that traveled over 50 yards (Sept. 2) Since he is now in the Big Ten, the Ducks are going to have to focus a bit more on rush protection, but at those distances maybe he can set up a yard or two deeper?

I like this young man! Oregon Ducks' Austin Novosad Reveals Strong Connection with Bo Nix, Dillon Gabriel

Keep 'em coming, Danno. Oregon Ducks To Land 5-Star Athlete Recruit Over Penn State, Ohio State?

Will Michigan and others break on through to the other side in 2025? Will ASU and others maintain excellence? In the conference, Michigan has one of the easier schedules. In 2024, the B1G teams the Wolverines play this season went 27 and 54. 🤣 No less, no (Sherrone) Moore. ESPN.comWhich teams take the next step in 2025? We have 11 candid...FSU has nowhere to go but up, Michigan can get way better, and Arizona State is building on its CFP berth. Which other teams are primed for bigger things in 2025?

Terrific take. In 2025-26, I want the Ducks to play 16 or 17 games. Whatever it takes to get to the champ game.

Pretty sure the punter we stole from Boise is Australian