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Oregon Football Holds Prominent Spot in ESPN's Future Power Rankings
There’s a big difference between being built for “right now” and being built for the future. Both have their benefits, but one without the other can leave fans wanting. For instance, the Washington Huskies were a great example of being built for “right now: in 2023. The Oregon Ducks are a good example of a team that is built for right now, and for the future. Oregon Football stands strong in ESPN College Future Power Rankings DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Oregon Ducks are ranked as one of the top teams in ESPN’s newly released College Football Future Power Rankings.
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Major List of 5-Star Visitors Expected for Oregon Football this Weekend
4-star Oregon target Justin Hill sets commitment date following Ducks OV The Oregon Ducks are hosting blue-chip EDGE Justin Hill on an official visit this weekend in Eugene, and they’ve got a major opportunity to make a lasting impression on him before his commitment. On Wednesday, Hill announced that he would be announcing his commitment in the coming month scheduled for July 3rd. 4-star Oregon Ducks target Justin Hill sets commitment date DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM One of the Oregon Ducks top targets in 2025, 4-star EDGE Justin Hill, announced his commitment date set for early July.
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Major List of 5-Star Visitors Expected for Oregon Football this Weekend
No. 1 DL in 2026 class arrives in Eugene for official visit with Oregon Ducks This weekend was already being billed as one of the biggest recruiting weekends of the year for Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks, but it just got bigger. On Wednesday night, 5-star DL Jaheim Stewart confirmed multiple reports that he was in Eugene for an official visit with the Ducks. 5-star Jahkeem Stewart arrives for official visit with Oregon Ducks DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Oregon Ducks are hosting 5-star DL Jahkeem Stewart on an official visit this weekend.
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Duck Dive: 2024 In-Depth Look Into Each Big Ten School's Football Team
Ohio State Football 2024 Preview Going deep with the Buckeyes’ scheme, returning personnel, and unknowns Duck Dive: Ohio State Football 2024 Preview WWW.ADDICTEDTOQUACK.COM Going deep with the Buckeyes’ scheme, returning personnel, and unknowns Diving into the Ohio State Buckeyes ahead of the Big Ten's 2024 college football season What Oregon Duck fans should know about the Ohio State Buckeyes DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM A deep dive into the Ohio State Buckeyes and their outlook in the new Big Ten Conference for the 2024 college football season.
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Duck Podcasts - 2
Seven 5-stars and other prospects arrive in Eugene for a massive recruiting weekend We dive into a massive recruiting weekend for the Ducks. PODCAST: Seven 5-stars and other prospects arrive in Eugene for a massive recruiting weekend 247SPORTS.COM We dive into a massive recruiting weekend for the Ducks.
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Transfer Spring Enrollee Rewind Series
We continue the transfer rewind series with quarterback Dante Moore. Transfer Spring Enrollee Rewind: Dante Moore 247SPORTS.COM Here's a recap of Dante Moore's spring with the Ducks and how he fits with the team this fall.
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Duck Podcasts - 2
Oregon Football quarterbacks do not NEED another player in the room Oregon has one of the deepest QB rooms in the country with Oklahoma transfer QB Dillon Gabriel and Dante Moore, Austin Novosad, and Luke Moga waiting behind him. The Ducks have no need to add 4-star QB Ty Hawkins at this time. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin talks about the big matchup with Ohio State on October 12th. Whoever wins this game will have to work harder to do so than Oregon did back in 2021. 9:40 Oregon Basketball has added a bevy of transfers as they head into the Big 10, most recently F/C Supreme Cook from Georgetown. They will need to be led by true sophomores Jackson Shelstad and KJ Evans if they're going to have the season they're capable of--both are poised for year 2 leaps. 19:25
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Transfer Spring Enrollee Rewind Series
Here's a recap of Dillon Gabriel's spring with the Ducks and how he fits with the team this fall. The first series earlier this summer Erik Skopil explored “Oregon’s spring freshmen early enrollees” and how that may frame their first season in Eugene. With the addition of the transfer portal, which brought 10 additional new players to the team in the spring, Erik Skopil decided to continue a second series for the new portal additions also. We begin the transfer rewind series with quarterback Dillon Gabriel. Transfer Spring Enrollee Rewind: Dillon Gabriel 247SPORTS.COM Here's a recap of Dillon Gabriel's spring with the Ducks and how he fits with the team this fall.
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Bryce Boettcher Awarded with the Collegiate Gold Glove
On the day after the greatest centerfielder that ever played the game, Willie Mays, passed away at the age of 93, Oregon’s own centerfielder was recognized for having a little of Mays inside him. Bryce Boettcher was awarded with the Division 1 Collegiate Gold Glove, Bryce Boettcher awarded with the collegiate Gold Glove DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Oregon centerfielder Bryce Boettcher was awarded with the collegiate Gold Glove for the 2024 season.
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Three Ducks Named to Phil Steele's Preseason All-American Teams
Oregon sees three players land on Phil Steele's All-American teams. Steele's magazines provide a good overhead perspective of college football, while providing enough depth and understanding to complete four All-American teams. Oregon has three players on the list, two on the first-team offense and one on the third-team offense. Not a single Oregon defensive player has been selected for All-American status. Three Ducks named to Phil Steele's preseason All-American teams 247SPORTS.COM Oregon sees three players land on Phil Steele's All-American teams.
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OFF TOPICS: For Your Interest...2
Patrick Kinahan: Former coach sees Big Ten or SEC in Utah's future Patrick Kinahan: Former coach sees Big Ten or SEC in Utah's future WWW.KSL.COM Add another voice to the growing contingent that believes college sports, which is dictated by football, is due for more significant... We are talking about Rick Neuheisel, plus this won't happen until next contractual deal opens up. They are an AAU school.
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Duck Podcasts - 2
Oregon Football vs Ohio St/Michigan. Which game is harder to win? Oregon will play the two biggest brands in the Big 10 this year, hosting Ohio State on October 12th and traveling to Michigan on November 2nd. Which game will be tougher to win? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Erik Skopil of 247Sports and the 'Autzen Audibles' podcast. What should Oregon fans expect from the wide receiver room this year with Evan Stewart in the mix with a bevy of returners? 17:00 Regardless of the numbers, Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel will have PLENTY of weapons to throw the ball to. Plus, Erik shares his thoughts on Men's Basketball adding Georgetown transfer Supreme Cook after N'Faly Dante's waiver was denied by the NCAA. 28:00
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Major List of 5-Star Visitors Expected for Oregon Football this Weekend
The Oregon Ducks have been busy over the past few weeks, hosting long lists of blue-chip recruits on both official and unofficial visits in the month of June. The grand finale is coming this weekend. Here’s a look at some of the guys who are expected on campus: Oregon Football expecting big recruiting weekend with 5-star visits DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Big-time recruiting weekend upcoming for Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks.
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Contender or Pretender: Are the Oregon Ducks as Good as we Think?
Back in February, Oregon head coach Dan Lanning hinted at what’s to come. “We gotta go play games and see how we play as a team, but we have a lot of talent on this roster,” Lanning said on the Ducks’ National Signing Day show. “It is the most talented roster I’ve had since we’ve been here.” Lanning talks about the splash plays often. Takeaways and chuck plays win ball games. Oregon can hit home runs all day long with its offense. Can it do the same with its defense? Does it have enough beyond the initial stating 11 to impact the game by generating havoc plays? Verdict: Contender Contender or Pretender: Are the Oregon Ducks as good as we think? WWW.SATURDAYDOWNSOUTH.COM Can Oregon contend for a national championship in Year 3 under Dan Lanning?
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OFF TOPICS: For Your Interest...2
Oregon WR garners a Devonta Smith comparison Oregon WR Evan Stewart compared to former Alabama Devonta Smith DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Dalton Wasserman of PFF compares Oregon Ducks transfer wide receiver Evan Stewart to Philadelphia Eagles WR DeVonta Smith.
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2025 Men's Basketball Recruiting
Oregon extends offer to surging 5-star center Oregon extended an offer to an elite prospect out of the midwest. Dana Altman and the Oregon men’s basketball program are looking for additional post players for their roster beyond the 2024-25 season, and they recently offered a rising star big man from Missouri. After Altman and his coaching staff evaluated 4-star Chris Cenac during the NBA Top 1oo Camp, Oregon offered a scholarship. Cenac announced the scholarship offer this week on social media. During the NBA Top 100 Camp, Eenac turned heads and 247Sports was on hand for the evaluation. Here is a recent scouting report on the most recent offer of an Oregon prospect Oregon extends offer to surging 5-star center 247SPORTS.COM Oregon extended an offer to an elite prospect out of the midwest.
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Duck Podcasts - 2
Oregon Football's defense NEEDS these 2 breakout candidates in 2024 Oregon is poised to have another outstanding defense as they did a season ago. There are headline players who have to perform, but DB Solomon Davis and EDGE Emar'rion Winston will play key roles as well. They are breakout candidates in 2024 for Dan Lanning and his staff.
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2024 BIG Info, Predictions, Etc. - 5
2024 College Football Top 25 rankings: Athlon releases preseason poll 2024 College Football Top 25 rankings: Athlon releases preseason poll - On3 WWW.ON3.COM .
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2024 BIG Info, Predictions, Etc. - 5
Is Oregon Football "Disaster Proof"? Can Oregon football adjust if disaster strikes this fall, especially at the quarterback position? One national analyst says the Ducks are set up the best to handle adversity en route to the College Football Playoff. Is Oregon Football "Disaster Proof"? WWW.SI.COM Oregon football is widely predicted to be in the mix for a national championship this fall. But what would happen if disaster were to...
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2024 BIG Info, Predictions, Etc. - 5
Predicting who will be Oregon's offensive statistical leaders Here's a look at how Oregon's offensive stats may break down in 2024. Predicting who will be Oregon's offensive statistical leaders 247SPORTS.COM Here's a look at how Oregon's offensive stats may break down in 2024. Predicting who will be Oregon's defensive statistical leaders Here's a look at how Oregon's defensive stats may play out in 2024. (side note, inside the article they mistakenly said 2023 in subtitle instead of 2024). Predicting who will be Oregon's defensive statistical leaders 247SPORTS.COM Here's a look at how Oregon's defensive stats may play out in 2023.
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2025 Recruitment, Announcements, Interviews, Etc. (No. 4)
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning goes all-out for 5-star top 2025 recruit Dan Lanning Picks Up Linkon Cure on Ducks Visit Most recruiting visits have an assistant providing transsportation services from the airport to the compus. But Lanning didn't waste Cure's time, instead opting to meet the high-end recruit at baggage claim. According to On3's Steve Wiltfong, the Ducks "continued to impress" Cure and his family throughout the visit. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning goes all-out for 5-star top 2025 recruit WWW.YARDBARKER.COM The Oregon Ducks are in the thick of a recruiting battle for 5-star tight end Linkon Cure. Ducks head coach Dan Lanning made...
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Duck Podcasts - 2
PODCAST: Breaking down Oregon men's basketball finalized roster for next season We dive into Oregon's finalized roster for the 2024-25 season. PODCAST: Breaking down Oregon men's basketball finalized roster for next season 247SPORTS.COM We dive into Oregon's finalized roster for the 2024-25 season.
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2025 Recruitment, Announcements, Interviews, Etc. (No. 4)
4-star Offensive Lineman Jackson Lloyd Announces Commitment Today Let's hope this goes our way! But, he did take visits to Ohio St. and Alabama. It seems he is trending heavily towards Alabama. He plans on announcing around 3:30pm ET. One of the top offensive line recruits, Jackson Lloyd, is set to commit to one of six schools on Tuesday and the Oregon Ducks are hoping they will be the big winners. 4-star offensive lineman Jackson Lloyd set to commit Tuesday DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM 4-star offensive lineman Jackson Lloyd out of Carmel, Calif. set to commit Tuesday 2025 OT Jackson Lloyd commits to Alabama football 2025 OT Jackson Lloyd commits to Alabama football WWW.AL.COM Alabama football landed a four-star offensive tackle's commitment in the 2025 class.
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OFF TOPICS: For Your Interest...2
🤔Interesting University of Oklahoma suspends classes on day of Sooners’ 2024 opener The university itself is making an SEC-like move of OU's first game of the 2024 season. Oklahoma's opener against the Temple Owls was moved from Saturday August 31, to Friday August 30. In response, the school announced that they have suspended normal academic and campus operations for that day. University of Oklahoma suspends classes on day of Sooners’ 2024 opener SPORTS.YAHOO.COM It just means more: Oklahoma's season opener being moved to a Friday means classes and campus operations will be suspended...
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2025 Men's Basketball Recruiting
Oregon Basketball Offers 2025 5-Star Power Forward The Oregon Ducks are recruiting the 6-10 power forward from New Orleans extremely hard and looking to add him to their 2025 recruiting class. Oregon Basketball Offers 2025 5-Star Power Forward WWW.SI.COM Heading into the Big Ten Conference, Dana Altman and Oregon hoops are looking to keep the train rolling. The Ducks have...