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This is great news for Oregon’s defense next season. Bear has really improved and perhaps he can work himself into the first round with a big season. Barner and Stewart had a nice interview with Bear before the USC game. I believe that he said that he earned his degree.

Coach Lanning’s respond on Notre Dame not making the playoffs: “Well, I think it’s flawed, but, again, the one thing you control is winning. So, anybody that’s complaining that they’re not in [the playoffs] that means they didn’t win enough. Right? So, it’s your fault if you don’t make it. There’s definitely some things that could be different. If you’re in it, it means you won enough and if you didn’t it means you didn’t win enough,” — Dan Lanning https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/dan-lannings-blunt-message-to-marcus-freeman-notre-dame-amid-playoff-snub/ar-AA1Sai9g

On Notre Dame not making the playoffs: “Well, I think it’s flawed, but, again, the one thing you control is winning. So, anybody that’s complaining that they’re not in [the playoffs] that means they didn’t win enough. Right? So, it’s your fault if you don’t make it. There’s definitely some things that could be different. If you’re in it, it means you won enough and if you didn’t it means you didn’t win enough,” — Dan Lanning https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/dan-lannings-blunt-message-to-marcus-freeman-notre-dame-amid-playoff-snub/ar-AA1Sai9g

Are you saying that you would rather play Indiana, Ohio State or Georgia over Texas Tech in the semi-finals?

Given the current playoff selection criteria, I would expect the top teams from the B1G and SEC to cancel games with top OOC teams, including ND. The benefit is not worth the risk. Texas might be in the playoff if they didn’t schedule Ohio State and lose.

I haven’t see this posted but Indiana DL Stephen Daley, who led the B1G and tied the most tackles for loss (18) will miss the payoffs due to a freak injury sustained while celebrating the B1G championship game victory with fans. This could be a big blow to Indiana’s championship aspirations, as they are not as deep as other playoff teams and this is an impact player for their very good defense. Thoughts? Indiana Hoosiers On SIIndiana Football Stephen Daley Out for CFP After Sufferin...Indiana football will be without starting defensive end Stephen Daley for the College Football Playoff run after suffering an injury while celebrating.

Or when Joey Harrington and Oregon got screwed out of the national championship by the BCS computers, despite being ranked #2, and went to the Fiesta Bowl and destroyed Colorado.

You left out the best part of Notre Dame’s schedule next season - they only play 3 true road games! All the rest are at home or at neutral sites. https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/notre-dames-2026-football-schedule-141110074.html

No team that loses 2 or more games “deserves” anything. At that point, your fate is determined by the committee. Oregon would have been in the exact same position had we lost to USC or Washington. If you want a guarantee, win your games. Furthermore, Notre Dame and the conferences designed and agreed upon this playoff format. Next year, Notre Dame is evidently guaranteed a playoff spot, if they finish in the top 12. What about Oregon or any other team from the major conferences?! Why should Notre Dame get preferential treatment? Of course you can make the case that Notre Dame is more “worthy” than some of the teams selected (e.g., Alabama) but I wouldn’t have put them in over a team with an identical record who beat them on the field…

My heart goes out to the wife and kids. I hope that Sherrone Moore can get the help that he needs.

A report indicates he was detained by police. WTH is happening?

Jedd Fisch to Michigan?!

Mullens is one of the best college football ADs and has been instrumental to Oregon’s success across sports. We are fortunate to have him at Oregon, IMHO. Congratulations on the well-deserved recognition.

Top 25 college NIL deal estimates, per On3. $6.8M for Arch Manning? Someone should ask for a refund… Not one Oregon Duck on the list despite our rivals saying that Oregon hands out bags of money? (Note: I’m sure that Dante Moore and other Ducks will be on the list next year, if they come back.) Collectives should start linking these NIL deals to on field productivity / results. Thoughts? https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-football/top-25-college-athletes-highest-nil-valuations