Charles Fischer

I see in another article that Kobe Savage, No. 5, has talked with Coach Hampton about possibly playing another year, but has not decided yet.

Matt Prehm on 247 just confirmed that yes, Oregon is pursuing Makhi Hughes. Jordan James has stated that he has not made up his mind about returning yet, but I have to assume he is not returning. He has proven all that he needs to, IMHO. There might be in issue with Da'Jaun Riggs for No. 21.... I like this, as he could be another Bucky for us, and make life easier for Dante Moore.

A year too late, but better than waiting for 2026... the article is right here, and gives me hope going forward. We would have to play Penn State again, but a repeat game would be unavoidable with how good the B1G will become at the top, and I'd rather play Ohio State in the final.

LOS ANGELES — Oregon nose tackle Jamaree Caldwell is open to returning in 2025. One of three Ducks impacted by the NCAA granting former junior college players an additional year of eligibility, Caldwell played at Independence Community College in 2021. He has a career-high 28 tackles (3.5 for loss) with three pass breakups and a forced fumble this season and is open to returning for a sixth season. “It’s a blessing, coming from all JUCO players in the country,” Caldwell said. “As of right now I don’t really know where I want to start. That was something I want to think about after the season. Yeah, I do consider coming back." Caldwell accepted an invite to the Senior Bowl, but that doesn’t mean he’s absolutely moving on once the season ends. “That would be a good place to showcase a lot of things I could do on the field, a lot of things I know on the field,” Caldwell said. “My mindset was to focus on winning now and I think about that later. Everybody that plays this game, it’s always a dream to go to the NFL. It’s a lot of things about draft grades and see where you’re going. If things don’t add up for me and I know I could probably do better my next year, I for sure consider coming back.” The Ducks, who are losing defensive tackle Keyon Ware-Hudson after the season, added former USC defensive tackle Bear Alexander this month. If Caldwell returns, Oregon is projected to have 10 scholarship interior defensive linemen in 2025, with defensive tackle Derrick Harmon yet to announce his plans for next season. “I think we’ll cross that bridge when it gets there,” defensive line coach Tony Tuioti said. “Been so focused on the task at hand and this game most importantly. If we can get another year of Jamaree Caldwell, that’s like the best Christmas gift I can ask for. Right now it’s looking at the future, how can we build the roster where we’re always going to have depth — that’s the most important thing — and have quality depth. It’s one thing to have depth, but quality depth because in the interior you got to be able to have at least four guys that can roll and play and there’s no drop off.” Caldwell is is one of three Oregon football players impacted by the NCAA granting a waiver allowing athletes in a similar situation as Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia to play in 2025-26, if their eligibility was set to expire following the current academic year. The NCAA is appealing the injunction in the Pavia case. Offensive lineman George Silva and safety Kobe Savage also have an additional year of eligibility. Silva said he plans to return.

Read the article right here about the pride of Eugene...

His base of reference is Alabama fans?

Some good stuff in there, and with what HE knows about the two teams, and picks the Ducks? Whew!

Reminder to everyone...our official prediction thread is up tomorrow, as that one has the tiebreakers. Predictions in this thread are for fun, and are not automatically entered in the official prediction contest in a Pinned Post beginning Tuesday morning. You will need to enter that contest separately from this post for fun...

"Peg me in for the Ducks. Quack! Quack!" Wow, I never thought I'd see that!

There is a video below I suggest to help pass the time, and learn a little. They are referring to Jordan Burch, but there is some good stuff in this eight minute video. I did not know that he has so many sacks in recent games, and listen for their thoughts about the Ohio State offense throughout. I would add two elements to this: 1) Yes, he is a great pass rusher, but he is even BETTER at setting the edge for run support. Nobody on the team is as good at it, and it is a major factor in stopping the Buckeye Outside Zone. 2) Last time we saw Matayo get most of the minutes vs. Ohio State in Burch's place, and he had a monster game. Imagine if you are rotating BOTH in and when each comes in...is fresh? This actually COULD make a major impact upon the game beyond what they are saying, and what I was originally thinking.

Not going to get philosophical about a loss until it happens. Because it won't. The full upside of the Oregon offense, especially on the passing side will be revealed in the Rose Bowl as Tez, Stewart, Holden, Sadiq and Ferguson go crazy. Remember how Holden got ejected? He got open for some big plays...now he's 100%? Oregon will make the nation say...

I recall not being enthused about this uniform when announced....but I warmed up to them with the result!

Rose Bowl sunsets on a Chrome helmet can look pretty cool...even if it is for only ten minutes.

A Chrome Dome for some cool reflections...

Another superbly written article, and you back up your thoughts with reasoning that makes sense. Thanks Jordan! (LOVED the Game of Thrones references!)

Hmmm. Let's see...the SEC or Ohio State?

Well, it would save me a ton of....