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The Big Ten Conference is taking preliminary bids from private equity firms despite past comments from commissioner Tony Petitti questioning the upside of involving institutional capital in college sports. According to multiple people familiar with the situation, the conference previously retained investment bank Evercore, which solicited a first round of indicative offers from PE firms this week, just before a key deadline in the House v. NCAA antitrust lawsuit that could fundamentally change the economics of intercollegiate athletics. Big Ten Courts Private Equity Investment, Retains Evercore WWW.SPORTICO.COM America's richest athletic conference has retained investment bank Evercore to solicit bids from PE investors.

Recounting all of Oregon's five-star football signees with 2025 rankings now finalized Here's a recap of the 18 Oregon football prospects who've signed LOIs with the program as five-star recruits. The Ducks added Dakorien Moore and Na'eem Offrd this past cycle. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/longformarticle/oregon-football-recruiting-oregon-ducks-2025-244976956/

Oregon among nation's best in projected win total for 2025 After a 13-win season, Las Vegas thinks Oregon will be right back in the thick of things in 2025. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregon-ducks-football-projected-win-total-2025-season-244985778/

Dan Lanning has done something never before seen on the recruiting trail for Oregon: Every player is rated as a blue chip prospect (4/5 stars).

As national signing day approaches, yes the original signing day is this Wednesday, the recruiting services have offered up their final rankings for the 2025 class. Oregon is not expected to add any additional commitments in the next week in that cycle. Which means that Dan Lanning and his staff are moving on to 2026. Oregon has one of the highest ranked recruiting classes in the country. With the latest adjustments, Oregon has the No. 4 ranked class nationally. And that is a ranking that includes all of the major recruiting services and the latest changes. The Ducks have the No. 1 class in the Big Ten conference with Ohio State just nipping at their heels at No. 5. Here is a look at how Oregon’s signees fared in the latest adjustments from On3. Oregon Signees Move in Latest On3 Rankings Adjustment - On3 WWW.ON3.COM Here's a look at the Oregon signees in the 2025 class and how their rankings were adjusted in the final On3 rankings.

Per David Hale and Andrea Adelson at ESPN, the Atlantic Coast Conference will be ratifying an extension from ESPN for the next decade through 2036 with their current deal currently set to expire in 2027. With that, they also noted the impact this would have on the issues between the league and two of their biggest brands in Clemson and Florida State. Report: ESPN, ACC agree to TV extension, potential resolution for Clemson, FSU WWW.ON3.COM .

College football rankings: Burning questions for each early top-25 team for 2025 There is still a lot to learn about college football's top contenders in 2025. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/longformarticle/college-football-rankings-burning-questions-for-each-early-top-25-team-for-2025-244886391/

College football's top 25 recruiting classes of 2025 after final Top247 rankings update: Big Ten, SEC dominate With the 2025 Top247 finalized, here is 247Sports' updated look at college football's top 2025 recruiting classes before February's Signing Day. Commits: 20 Average: 94.02 Big Ten rank: 2 Of the teams ranked inside the top 10 of the 2025 rankings, Oregon has the smallest class with just 20 signees. But that group certainly is not lacking for quality as the Ducks have the most Top247 signees of any team with 17, which is three more than Texas and Georgia (note: that does include quarterback Jaron Keawe Sagapolutele, who has already transferred to Cal). Each of Oregon's three non-Top247 signees rated as a four-star prospect, giving Dan Lanning's program a 100% blue-chip ratio for the 2025 cycle. The Ducks' class is headlined by a pair of five-stars in top-ranked wide receiver Dakorien Moore and third-ranked cornerback Na'eem Offord. (As stated above, Oregon has the smallest of the classes, but their Average ratio is 94.02. Which is No. 1 on the list of schools. 100% blue chip ratio.) https://247sports.com/college/oregon/longformarticle/college-footballs-top-25-recruiting-classes-of-2025-after-final-top247-rankings-update-big-ten-sec-dominate-244956563/

The 2025 Stallings Award, which recognizes outstanding leadership, character and achievement in college football, announced Oregon football coach Dan Lanning as its winner Wednesday morning. Oregon football coach Dan Lanning wins 2025 Stallings Award after historic season WWW.REGISTERGUARD.COM Dan Lanning is the first Oregon coach to win the award, which recognizes outstanding leadership, character and achievement in college football.

PODCAST: Recapping Oregon's MASSIVE Junior Day Recruiting Weekend Recruiting never stops and Oregon has been hitting the trail incredibly hard throughout the month of January. Not only are head coach Dan Lanning and his coaching staff on the road throughout the country to see top prospects, they also hosted one of the nation’s most impressive group of recruits for a big visit weekend in Eugene. The unofficial Oregon “Junior Day” weekend featured a bevy of five-star prospects in the 2026 class, as the coaches at Oregon work to add on to a recruiting class that already ranks No. 1 nationally according to On3. With ten commits already in the fold, Lanning and his staff have the luxury of being selective as the elite classes continue to stack up for Oregon ahead of year four under Lanning. In this episode of the Ducks Dish Podcast, ScoopDuck’s Max Torres dives into the very latest in Oregon recruiting after what should be the biggest recruiting weekend of the year outside of the Spring Game. Max discusses a handful of recruits including 2026 LB Talanoa Ili, 2026 RB Deshonne Redeaux, 2026 IOL Jax Tanner, 2026 TE Kendre Harrison and 2027 ATH Honor Fa’alave-Johnson, who were all at Oregon this weekend. PODAST: Recapping Oregon's Junior Day Recruiting Weekend WWW.ON3.COM Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks hosted elite prospects in the 2026 and 2027 recruiting classes for their Junior Day weekend.

Oregon Ducks Recruiting: 5-Stars Brandon Arrington, Chris Henry Jr. Visit for Junior Day Junior Day took place at Autzen Stadium in Eugene this past Saturday. Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning and the rest of his staff hosted key 2026 recruits like five-star safety Blaine Bradford, five-star wide receiver Chris Henry Jr., five-star athlete Brandon Arrington, and four-star linebacker Talanoa Ili. Oregon Ducks Recruiting: 5-Stars Blaine Bradford, Chris Henry Jr. Visit Junior Day WWW.SI.COM Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning has prioritized since arriving in Eugene, and the Ducks currently have the No. 1 ranked 2026 recruiting class in the country. The

Oregon leads the country in the 2025 Senior Bowl invites in Mobile Oregon leads the country in the 2025 Senior Bowl participants in Mobile DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Oregon leads the country in the 2025 Senior Bowl invites in Mobile, Alabama.

Oregon safety Kobe Savage announced he will declare for the NFL Draft, creating a clear void for Dan Lanning's team on defense.

Saddened over his decision.  But wish him the best! The Oregon Ducks are seeing one of their best defensive players opt out of one final year of eligibility and head off to the 2025 NFL Draft. Oregon Ducks safety Kobe Savage announces NFL draft decision DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Oregon Ducks safety Kobe Savage officially announced his decision when it comes to the 2025 NFL Draft.

Oregon under Dan Lanning BETTER along offensive line or defensive line?

Oregon Ducks Transfer Portal Class Named 'Most Talented' in 2025 The Oregon Ducks have landed nine commits from the transfer portal this offseason, including former USC Trojans defensive lineman Bear Alexander and offensive lineman Emmanuel Pregnon. At wide receiver, Oregon will add Malik Benson from the Florida State Seminoles. Oregon Ducks Transfer Portal Class Named 'Most Talented' in 2025 WWW.SI.COM The Oregon Ducks have been in offseason mode since their loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl, as the team has taken the first steps toward another

What Five-Star Brandon Arrington Said About Oregon Ducks Visit, Dan Lanning The Oregon Ducks continue to shine on the recruiting trail, hosting a star-studded group of 2026 prospects for their Junior Day event. Among the attendees was five-star athlete Brandon Arrington, whose visit further highlights Oregon's push to secure the nation’s top recruiting class. What Five-Star Brandon Arrington Said About Oregon Ducks Visit, Dan Lanning WWW.SI.COM EUGENE – The Oregon Ducks are coming off a recruiting weekend, hosting a handful of highly touted recruits from the class of 2026 for the program's Junior Day e

Oregon Ducks Hosting 5-Star Safety Blaine Bradford, Battling LSU, Ohio State The Oregon Ducks will be hosting five-star, class of 2026 safety, Blaine Bradford this weekend. Oregon is among five of Bradford's top schools, along with LSU, Ohio State, Notre Dame, and Alabama. Oregon Ducks Hosting 5-Star Safety Blaine Bradford, Battling LSU, Ohio State WWW.SI.COM The Oregon Ducks will be hosting five-star safety Blaine Bradford this upcoming weekend. He will be making his first trip there for Oregon’s junior day. Bradfo

National College Football Analyst Ranks Oregon Ducks, Ohio State as Top Teams for Next Season In a way-too-early top 10 ranking, FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt places the Oregon Ducks, Ohio State, Buckeyes, and Penn State Nittany Lions in the top 5 for next season. Outside of the Big Ten, Klatt also believes in the Texas Longhorns and Georgia Bulldogs. College Football Analyst Ranks Oregon Ducks, Ohio State as Top Teams for Next Season WWW.SI.COM There's over seven months until the Oregon Ducks open up their 2025-2026 football season against Montana State on Aug. 30 at...

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“College football fans across the country are going to be thrilled to hear this news today,” the Executive Director of the College Football Playoff Rich Clark said. “Las Vegas has shown the world they have amazing venues and boundless energy to host an event like the College Football Playoff National Championship in spectacular fashion. “I can’t think of a better stage to crown the best team in college football in 2027. I also want to thank Steve Hill and the entire Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority for the hard work and dedication they put in to making this day a reality for their city.” College Football Playoff announces 2027 National Championship game will be at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium WWW.ON3.COM .

Oregon has brought in 3 straight top 10 high school recruiting classes, with several players already having been major contributors. Dante Moore already has Oregon fans buzzing about what he can be at QB in 2025.

Oregon will host nine players ranked No. 1 at their respective positions, multiple Top 30 prospects, multiple verbal commitments, and other top prospects.

Oregon's 2024 defensive starters: Who's leaving, who's returning? Oregon's 2025 football roster isn't finalized yet, but we already know which players from last year's team won't be on the upcoming roster. Here is the rundown. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/longformarticle/oregon-ducks-football-returning-defensive-starters-whos-leaving-returning-244592248/

Oregon and Dan Lanning HEATING UP recruiting efforts, pushing for 5-star QB Ryder Lyons