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My five biggest takeaways from Oregon's 2023 football season Apologies for the delay in posting my parting thoughts from Oregon's 2023 season. Two days after the team's Fiesta Bowl victory I walked into a ladder hanging off the back of a work truck. It whacked me pretty good and I've been in concussion protocol ever since. Sitting in a dark room listening to podcasts and audiobooks for 11 straight days wasn't ideal, but it did allow me ample time to think through this past season. Finally, about 10 days later than initially anticipated, I've put together my biggest takeaways from the season. This was a special year for Oregon football. It could've been even more special. But I think it's hard to argue that Oregon isn't the best-positioned team out west to win big right now, and that's among what I took away from 2023... My five biggest takeaways from Oregon's 2023 football season 247SPORTS.COM Oregon football wrapped up its season earlier this month. It's time to take a look back at what stood out from the team's 2023 season.

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Ducks ranked as third-best Big Ten team in PFF 2024 top-25 The Oregon Ducks are projected to be among the best teams in the nation at the start of the 2024 season, largely thanks to the litany of starters returning from last year, and the influx of top-rated talent coming from the transfer portal. While they are almost unanimously being ranked as a top-10 team going into the offseason, where they rank in the top 10 is up for debate. Last week, we saw that ESPN had the Ducks ranked as the No. 3 team in the nation in their way-too-early top 25. Now we see that Pro Football Focus has Oregon ranked a little bit lower, down at No. 7... Ducks ranked as third-best Big Ten team in PFF 2024 top-25 DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Oregon Ducks are among the top-ranked teams in the nation according to Pro Football Focus going into the 2024 season.

Former Duck QB Robby Ashford on the move once again Robby Ashford, former Oregon quarterback and centerfielder for the baseball team, is on the move again. According to Matt Zenitz of 247Sports, Ashford is going to South Carolina after spending the last two seasons at Auburn. Ashford became the starter for the Tigers in 2022 and completed 50 percent of his passes, 1,613 yards and seven touchdowns. He did throw for seven interceptions, however. In 2023, Ashford was relegated to a backup role behind Payton Thorne, which is most likely why he will transfer to the Gamecocks. While at Oregon, Ashford performed well in the Spring Games, but never saw the field during the regular season in his two years in Eugene. Ashford will have a legitimate chance at earning the starting job at South Carolina as the former signal caller, Spencer Rattler, has declared for the NFL draft... Former Duck QB Robby Ashford on the move once again DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Former Oregon and Auburn quarterback Robby Ashford is expected to transfer to South Carolina for the 2024 season.

Former Oregon outside linebacker Jake Shipley commits to North Texas Former Oregon outside linebacker Jake Shipley commits to North Texas WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Former Oregon outside linebacker will continue his career in the AAC.

10 greatest Oregon football players from the Mario Cristobal era Mario Cristobal abandoned the Ducks. Just like Chip Kelly. Just like Willie Taggart. Cristobal left Eugene for what he saw as greener pastures. However, Cristobal did help transform the Ducks into the powerhouse program they are today before he took his leave. Leading the Ducks to a Rose Bowl victory over Wisconsin and an unexpected road win over the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cristobal did a lot for Oregon’s football team. He also recruited a hell of a roster in his five years with the Ducks. Starting his time as head coach in 2017, Cristobal had players in his starting lineup that even continue to shine in the NFL today. Before leaving Euegene in 2021, Cristobal coached up and forged some truly incredible players. Here are the best 10 players who took the field during Oregon’s Mario Cristobal era... 10 greatest Oregon football players from the Mario Cristobal era AUTZENZOO.COM Cristobal left Eugene for what he saw as greener pastures. However, he did help transform the Ducks into a powerhouse...

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Wilner Hotline: Jedd Fisch leaves UA for Washington Wilner Hotline: Jedd Fisch leaves UA for Washington SPORTS360AZ.COM <p>VIDEO – Brad Cesmat caught up with Jon Wilner to discuss Jedd Fisch’s move from UA to Washington. Related posts: (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)Business of Sports – Pac-12 future revenues…</p>

Arizona coaching search: With Jedd Fisch gone (to Washington), the Wildcats should hire a familiar name Arizona coaching search: With Jedd Fisch gone (to Washington), the Wildcats should hire a familiar name SPORTS360AZ.COM <p>In the middle of December, with the coaching carousel spinning and his name linked to other schools, Arizona coach Jedd Fisch was asked about his future in Tucson. “If you…</p>

Washington hires Jedd Fisch: Assessing the circumstances, risk factors and sample size behind the move Washington hires Jedd Fisch: Assessing the circumstances, risk factors and sample size behind the move SPORTS360AZ.COM <p>It took Washington months to lose its head coach but only days to find a replacement. The Huskies hired Jedd Fisch away from...

Ducks remain outside of AP top 25 after 5-0 start to Pac-12 play Oregon men's basketball remains outside of the AP top 25 even with a 5-0 start to Pac-12 play... Ducks remain outside of AP top 25 after 5-0 start to Pac-12 play 247SPORTS.COM Oregon men's basketball remains outside of the AP top 25 even with a 5-0 start to Pac-12 play.

With major pieces returning, Dana Altman expects depth to be strength for Ducks Things were looking pretty grim early on in the season for Dana Altman and the Oregon Ducks. With two seasons of disappointment still weighing down a fanbase that wanted desperately to believe, injuries to star players thinned out the roster in familiar fashion. All-Pac-12 center N’Faly Dante was undergoing surgery on his knee; Nate Bittle was sidelined with a potential season-ending wrist injury; 5-star freshman Jackson Shelstad saw his debut delayed because of an injury; freshman Mookie Cook continued to rehab from a preseason injury; and veteran guard Jesse Zarzuela was ruled out for the year with an ankle injury. Read article when Bittle expected to return... Oregon Basketball: Dana Altman expects Ducks to lean heavily on depth DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM With some of their best players returning from injuries, Oregon Ducks head coach expects the team to rely on that depth going...

Oregon football has never beaten these FBS teams Out of the 72 FBS programs that the Ducks have faced, they have only been unable to beat 11 of them. That means they have at least one win over 61 different opponents… pretty remarkable if you ask me. Not to mention, only one of the teams in Oregon’s new conference, the Big Ten, has an undefeated record against the Ducks. That would be Northwestern who beat Oregon in 1974, the only time the two teams have played. Who else have the Ducks been able to defeat in FBS matchups? Here’s a conference-by-conference breakdown of the teams that can hold an undefeated streak over Oregon’s head... Oregon football has never beaten these FBS teams AUTZENZOO.COM Out of the 72 FBS programs that the Ducks have faced, they have only been unable to beat 11 of them.

Oregon football: Evan Williams heading to the NFL Draft Oregon football: Evan Williams heading to the NFL AUTZENZOO.COM Defensive back Evan Williams has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft.

Oregon comes back from 18 points to beat Cal for fifth straight league win Oregon Basketball: Ducks overcome 18-point deficit to beat California DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Oregon Ducks won their sixth-straight game on Saturday night, overcoming an 18-point deficit in the first half to beat California. Oregon comes back from 18 points to beat Cal for fifth straight league win 247SPORTS.COM Oregon had a defensive reset to come back from 18 points against California to win its fifth straight league game. Oregon Men’s Basketball vs. Cal | GAME HIGHLIGHTS (2024) Dana Altman | Postgame vs. Cal Jadrian Tracey | Postgame vs. Cal

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Bill Oram: Oregon Ducks poised for Big Ten success while Washington’s future turns murky after Kalen DeBoer bolts Oregon has lost its last three games against Washington and the Huskies are just days removed from playing for the college football national championship. But at the moment the Ducks are pretty clearly dominating the rivalry. The swinging pendulum of coaching drama will do that. Dan Lanning is puffing on a stogie in Eugene. Kalen DeBoer is scouting real estate in Tuscaloosa and preparing to take a stroll in Nick Saban’s leviathan loafers. Lanning’s decision to rebuff Alabama, leading the Crimson Tide to hire DeBoer, is certainly an entertaining twist in the history of this Northwest rivalry. It’s good fodder for barbs on social media. But there is also a bigger point here. And it’s that Oregon finds itself poised for a much more graceful transition to the Big Ten than its rival. They’re going in together, but not as equals... Bill Oram: Oregon Ducks poised for Big Ten success while Washington’s future turns murky after Kalen DeBoer bolts WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM At the moment the Ducks are pretty clearly dominating the rivalry.

SEASON IN REVIEW: OL Season In Review: OL - University of Oregon Athletics GODUCKS.COM Oregon allowed the fewest sacks in the country in 2023, while featuring one of the most potent rushing attacks in the FBS as well.

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Ducks land big-time transfer from Houston DL Ja'Maree Caldwell The hits keep coming for the Oregon Ducks, who just landed another transfer portal addition, this time on the defensive line with the commitment from former Houston Cougars DL Ja’Maree Caldwell. Caldwell is a 6-foot-1, 325-pound defensive lineman who will provide a big body for the Ducks in the middle of the defensive line, a position group that was definitely in need of some depth this offseason. Caldwell played two seasons at Houston, where he racked up 39 total tackles, 29 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, and 1 forced fumble. He was rated as a 4-start player in the transfer portal, and the No. 17 overall player that was available this offseason. 247Sports had him as the No. 2 DL in the portal, behind only Walter Nolen, who committed to Ole Miss... Ducks land big-time transfer from Houston DL Ja’Maree Caldwell DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Oregon Ducks got a commitment from former Houston Cougars’ DL Ja’Maree Caldwell, the No. 2 DL in the transfer portal.

What’s next for Washington after Kalen DeBoer bolts for Alabama: We have a few candidates (and loads of questions) What’s next for Washington after Kalen DeBoer bolts for Alabama: We have a few candidates (and loads of questions) SPORTS360AZ.COM <p>His arrival 774 days ago generated little fanfare. His departure is the biggest story in the sport. Kalen DeBoer, who lifted...

Alabama hires Kalen DeBoer: Washington coach replaces Nick Saban after 25-3 run with Huskies It's official. The Alabama announcement can be seen in the article... Alabama hires Kalen DeBoer: Washington coach replaces Nick Saban after 25-3 run with Huskies - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM DeBoer has quickly emerged as a rising star in the coaching ranks, and now he steps into the shoes of an icon

SEASON IN REVIEW: WR/TE Season In Review: WR/TE - University of Oregon Athletics GODUCKS.COM The Ducks had not one but two receivers in 2023 break the school record for receptions in a season.

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