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David, that's if he can re-recruit the roster. A 30-day transfer window just opened at Bama and UW. Think the poachers are headed to Tuscaloosa and going after guys in 2024's 2nd-rated class?

The hire opens a 30-day transfer window at Bama and UW. All but 6 of Bama's 2024 recruits have enrolled. School is in session so the enrollees at Bama would have to use their one-time transfer waiver. I am not certain of the enrollee status at UW. I would think that a guy like QB Will Rogers may be having 2nd thoughts. Good luck replacing the guy with over 200 wins and 6 titles won at Bama. DeBoer does not lack confidence.

Doc, WOW! What was the source for this dollar amount? Thanks.

Week 3, Bama at Wisconsin, with Van Dyke playing QB for Wisconsin could be very interesting. DeBoer's 1st road test. Milroe is good but he will not blow the opposition away by throwing the ball. And Michigan exposed the UW and the Bama OLs. (The center who dribbled the ball back to Milroe in the Rose Bowl has transferred to Ohio State.) It will be interesting to hear from Paul Finebaum and his friends comes Monday.

It excites me because that would be a playoff game. And will DB keep this signing class and draw anywhere near Saint Nick when it comes to recruiting? I doubt it. The happiest guy down South today has to be Kirby Smart. With Kiff and Sark not far behind.

This is emblematic of the future and another example of Uncle Phil and Friends being so instrumental to Oregon's sports success. I do not think that UW had a prayer of matching the Bama offer. Even in a Power 2, there is a strata of true contenders and the 'other guys.' Jen Cohen without a big budget pulled this hire out of her hat. Next up if I were UW AD Troy Dannen, I'm going to take a long look at Liberty's Jamey Chadwell.

High Ceiling? The folks at the B1G Network concur. Yesterday Dan Revsine, BTN lead announcer, and Jake Butt who won the Mackey Award when playing TE at Michigan and had a solid NFL career, agreed that Oregon football was the B1G 2024 front-runner if DL stayed in Eugene. He's back! The 2 guys also opined that with Dillon and Moore, the Ducks look to be in great shape this season and down the road.

Thanks for the post. I see this as a rationale POV.

Charles, great take. The only question I have is whether ND's Freeman is on Bama's list. I don't think the guy has distinguished himself in South Bend and if he doesn't get ND into a 12-team PO this season with a fairly easy schedule by Domer standards, I think he could be presented with a pink slip.

DeBoer is a terrific coach. His wins vs losses record is fantastic. But in the long run, I do not see DeBoer as a threat to Oregon. How did Saban turn Bama around? With unparalleled recruiting. Nick coached up the Jim's and Joe's but someone 1st had to bring the stud players to Bama. In 2 seasons of P4 recruiting, DeBoer has been average at best. How will he recruit in the shark tank that is the SEC? Harsin from Boise to Auburn was a huge mistake. DeBoer's UW team was blown out on both LOS by Michigan. The SEC is a much deeper LOS league than the B1G. Penix and the 3 top WRs are gone. The best guys on the OL and on the DL are gone. Where is the talent coming from to replace these guys? Not from the HS ranks and DL runs circles around BeBoer not only in recruiting but in portal picking. I hope he stays so Oregon can start getting payback in the last regular season game of 2024.

OREGON has a stadium-size of 17 out of 18 B1G teams. Only Northwestern's stadium size is smaller than Autzen's. Expand without losing the enthusiastic crowd noise. And after that, build a hockey arena for an icy Puddles pond? Phil? One of these things is not like the other.

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Love some of these takes Nick Saban departs CFB with the same gravitas John Wooden took with him from UCLA. He was far from the only one responsible. but he goosed CFB broadcast money and viewership like no one else other than maybe, Pete Carroll. This led to the CFB world we live in today which, ironically, is a significant reason why Saint Nick is saying goodbye. When he was younger although he beefed about it, he hired Kiffin, recruited a platoon of great WRs and QBs, and won titles. How many coaches could have made this adjustment? How many coaches could have taken the 2023 team to the Rose Bowl? I am so happy Dan is staying and best of luck to the guy relacing the GOAT.

Dan Lanning not taking Alabama job, staying at Oregon THEATHLETIC.COM Ducks coach Dan Lanning announces he's staying in Eugene amid rumors he could succeed Nick Saban at Alabama.

There have been many reactions to Nick Saban's decision to retire. In Aiken, SC, I could hear the Danny Boy sighs of relief coming out of Eugene. Many of the 2024/25 too-early preseason rankings have already adjusted for the GOAT's departure. Most that I have seen have dropped Bama from the 2 spot to 4, or 5, or 6, and moved Ohio State, Texas, and Michigan (pending the Wolverines HC news) up. Oregon continues to sit at 6/7 in most rankings. as high as 3 in two polls I have seen but would have dropped, no doubt, if DL was not staying in Eugene. And, of course, the folks in the desert were quick to respond to the GOAT leaving CFB and possibly Aflac and Neon Dion, behind. 8 CFB teams coming into 2024 have better than 25-1 odds of winning the championship in the following order. 1. Georgia/ 2, Ohio State/ 3. Texas/ 4. Alabama/ 5. OREGON (+1200) / 6. Michigan/ 7. LSU/ 8. Ole Miss / 9. FSU. A number of the SEC favorites will match up in the 2024/25 season. Georgia plays Texas, Alabama, and Ole Miss and also plays Clemson OOC. LSU plays USC and UCLA OOC. And plays Ole Miss, Bama, and OK at home and plays at A+M and Florida. I think there is a good chance of the SEC going cannibal next season. 2 loss teams will be in the playoff field, but 3 loss teams? With his continuing commitment to OREGON, Dan continues to Walk the Walk. Rather rare in this day and age. Thanks, Dan! Go Ducks!

DeBoer, who does not appear to have DL's recruiting chops is IMO, a more likely candidate for the NFL. But he has but 2 years of P4 coaching experience. I don't see the Seahawks, I can see a better-paying CFB job. Michigan comes calling and I very much doubt that UW would and could match the offer while still being a B1G junior partner.

This is excellent news. Whew! I did sleep OK last night: I often slept through parent-teacher conferences. 😁

Replacing Nick Saban at Alabama: Who are the candidates? THEATHLETIC.COM Will Alabama's next coach be a Saban protege? A look at the possible replacements for the legendary coach who won seven national titles.

Of course, he is on the list. He had success at Bama which led to his being hired by Smart at Georgia. The guy knows his way around the SEC and would come without all of the Kiffen quirks. Bama is one of CFB's top 6 jobs - Bama, Georgia, Texas, Ohio State, Notre Dame, and Michigan. Bama has the 2nd most wins in CFB history and by far, the most championships. The recruiting territory is the best. 100,000 plus fans for every home game. Outstanding facilities.

Saint Nick beat Kirby every time they played except on one occasion. Recruiting and NIL? Bama finished 2nd in recruiting this season. Bama at 80% has the bluest chip roster in the land. Harbaugh will not leave his alma mater for Bama. If he leaves, it will be for a try at a Super Bowl championship. Kiffin? had success at Bama as the OC and can recruit the South. This job, UGA, Ohio State, and Michigan were the jobs that I believed would tempt Dan. Saban is making millions more than Dan a year with numerous off-field earning opportunities. If Dan is offered the job, this will be extremely difficult to turn down, Dan and his wife have resided before in Tuscaloosa. But, talk about a tough act to follow. If Dan stays, several Bama guys might be available when the portal next opens. I'm surprised Nich left without going for another title in 2024. Bama will be in the PO field next season.

Reverse! UNLV QB flips his transfer from UGA to USC. Jayden Maiava now heading to USC, not Georgia, father says - ESPN WWW.ESPN.COM After a final pitch from USC coach Lincoln Riley, Jayden Maiava now will have the opportunity to compete for the starting job with Miller Moss and will provide some stability at the QB position as...

JJ McCarthy threw for 140 yards. Michigan ran the ball for 303 yards. When the game was in doubt a big UW gain was called back for holding. Michigan OL held all game long and was rarely called especially after getting the ball back from UW on its holding penalty and its OL holding on a key play. The Michigan D is of course legit. But UW after a lot of close games and a 6 day turn around was not prepared for this game. And Grubb's play calling, not attacking the Michigan edges on short to medium throws was suspect. The final score was not representative of how close this game was in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, Michigan's OL and running backs came through. Far better than at the end of the season. No QB under that kind of sustained pressure is going to light it up. And Dillon was missed not only in the run game but also in pass blocking. Hail to the Victors but with what Michigan loses this season and with the 2024 schedule ranking up I will not be surprised, especially if Jim and JJ go to see UM finish 3rd or lower in the B1G next season. In week 2 Michigan has an OOC game vs Texas in Ann Arbor that will be very interesting. BTW, the UNLV QB USC was after signed with Georgia.

National championship odds 2024: Georgia favored for return to top with Alabama, Ohio State right behind - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Odds for teams to win the 2024 national championship have been posted after the conclusion of the 2023 season From CBS Sports.

Solar, thanks for the great take. 24? As long as CFB players are still 'students,' I do not think the schedule will allow for a 24-team PO. The 2024 PO champ game will not be played until 1/20/25. But I do believe a 16-team field is coming in 2026 with a spot reserved for the G5 if not in the top 16. No 1st round byes. The first 2 rounds, at least, will be played on the campuses of the higher-ranked teams. All teams start play in what is now Week 0. Players will share in PO revenue, which without the ESPN broadcast exclusive will be massive. Using the 2023/24 final AP - 16. OK State at 1. Michigan/ 15. OK at 2. UW/ 14. Notre Dame at 3. Texas/ 13. Penn State at 4. Georgia/ 12. LSU at 5. Bama/ 11. AZ at 6. OBD/ 10. OH ST at '7.' FSU/ 9. Ole Miss at 8. Mizzou. Speaking of Missouri, Show Me the $!

How much would the final PO Committee rankings vary if we had a 12-team PO in 2023/24? Using the final PO Ct. rankings. FSU without its starting QB is 13-0, not good enough for the Final 4, but better than No. 6 Georgia, No. 7. Ohio State, and No. 8 Oregon? FSU as the No. 5 seed and with the varsity showing up, would have easily dispatched No.12 seed Liberty (but would this be SMU and not Liberty?) in the 1st Round in Tallahassee and moved on to play No. 4 Alabama in the second round. To reach the 12-team champ game in 2023/24, and capture a 3-Pete, Georgia would have to play 17 games. The last 5 vs. No. 4 Bama, and if the top seeds held serve before playing Georgia, No. 11 Ole Miss, No. 3 Texas, No. 2. Washington, and No. 1. Michigan. WOW! Oregon? 17 games. No. 2. Washington, No. 9. Mizzou, No. 1. Michigan, and No. 4 Alabama, and win these, and Puddles could play UGA in the ATL in the champ game. You best have a deep, talented roster and avoid the injury bug. On to next year's B1G season! (BTW, in addition to QB Howard from K-State, tOSU just added RB Jenkins from Ole Miss. The Columbus NIL $ is flowing)