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    Oregon makes the Top 15 for 5-star DL Jahkeem Stewart

    Oregon is a member of the 15-team list of finalists for a five-star defensive lineman.

     

    The Oregon Ducks have made the cut for one of the nation's top overall prospects in the 2026 class. Defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart shared that he was down to 15 schools on his social media channels and would focus his attention on those programs only. Stewart will be considering college programs from across the country as he is set to become one of the most highly sought-after recruits in the 2026 recruiting class for college football.

     

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    Oregon is a member of the 15-team list of finalists for a five-star defensive lineman.

     

     

    Remember, this is just for fun.  Even though, cough cough "click bait"🙄 is not happening here.  Projected number of teams per conference:

    4 Big Ten

    4 SEC

    Notre Dame

    1 ACC

    1 Big 12

    1 Group of 5

     

    Why release my never-too-early 2024 bowl projections in February, while several critical details impacting the bowl system are still pending? For example, where will former Pac-12 teams be placed, or how many automatic conference championship bids will be included in the new 12-team playoff?

     

    Some skeptics and conspiracy theorists will claim this is all a ploy to get clicks — "EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Taylor and Travis abducted by UFO after Super Bowl party." Google, are you seeing this!? "Taylor and Travis engaged! Pregnant?!?"

     

    I, for one, am offended by those baseless accusations. This is simply continuing a tradition like no other — "Tiger Woods joins LIV Tour for $5 gazillion" — here at Action Network in providing the best bowl projections on the planet, no matter what month it is. #TAYLORSWIFT #SUPERBOWL #ENDOFWORLD

     

    This season marks the debut of the 12-team playoff, as chosen by the College Football Playoff selection committee. The Cliff Notes version: the five highest-ranked conference champions — regardless of ranking — receive an automatic bid to the playoff with the final spots going to the remaining seven highest-ranked teams.

     

    The four highest-ranked conference champions receive byes into the quarterfinals and will be seeded Nos. 1-4 regardless of their ranking (yes, even if they're “ranked” No. 3, 5, 12 and 24.)

     

    Onto my never-too-early 2024 bowl projections, along with the projected point spread of each matchup from Action Network senior writer Collin Wilson’s power betting ratings.

     

    *Conference champions projected to receive automatic bids

     

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    https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf/college-football-bowl-projections-early-predictions-2024

     

    How quickly will the Oregon Ducks find success in the Big Ten?

     

    The entire landscape of college football will look different in 2024, with new teams in different conferences and an expanded College Football Playoff at the end of the year. For the Oregon Ducks, a move to the Big Ten Conference will have us enthralled as we try to figure out where they stand among their new foes, and how quickly they will be able to find success in the new landscape.

     

    This past week on the Sco-ing Long Podcast, I had the pleasure of talking to Dan Rubenstein, a well-respected football voice who is the co-host of the Solid Verbal College Football podcast. Though Rubenstein is an Oregon alum, he watches the sport through a national scope, and he is well-equipped to inform unsuspecting Duck fans of what they should expect in the new conference.

     

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    With a move to the Big Ten Conference, how quickly will the Oregon Ducks be able to adapt and find success?

     

     

    On 2/14/2024 at 3:13 AM, Duckley Palace said:

    On a lighter note, I think we have a new team to dislike in our new conference. If you want a laugh, listen to the three Husker guys in this video 👇. The one Ohio State guy at least has a program that can brag, and he's far less insulting to OBD.

     

    They really don't know what's coming their way.

    This is great information from someone who is better equip on the national scene/Big Ten.  Worth reading and listening to.

     

    How quickly will the Oregon Ducks find success in the Big Ten?

     

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    With a move to the Big Ten Conference, how quickly will the Oregon Ducks be able to adapt and find success?

     

     

     

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    Oregon Football will have its highest expectations in a decade in 2024 | Oregon Ducks Podcast

     

     

    Oregon has had a very successful offseason adding quality pieces from the transfer portal whilst getting key returners on both sides of the ball. The preseason expectations going into the Big 10 are going to be as high in Eugene and nationally as they've ever been. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin examines the continued hype train around Oregon's 2024 season.

     

    With 5-star WR transfer Evan Stewart on offense, what does that mean for former 5-star Oregon commit Jurrion Dickey in his second season? Spencer also takes a look at 5-star DE/EDGE Elijah Rushing in the 2024 recruiting cycle and how he could project into the rotation this Fall. Plus, Men's Basketball takes more injury news that hamper their NCAA Tournament hopes.
     

     

     

    All about the Nebraska Cornhuskers: 

     

    The Nebraska Cornhuskers are one of the Big Ten Conference’s newer members, but their football tradition long predates their change in conference affiliation. A one-time powerhouse on the gridiron is still searching for consistent success this century, but Nebraska’s volleyball team has more than taken up the mantle — and packed the football stadium, too.

     
    As the Oregon Ducks prepare for a move to the Big Ten in 2024, The Oregonian/OregonLive is taking a look at all of their newest conference rivals. While Ducks fans might be deeply familiar with fellow Pac-12 departees Washington, USC and UCLA, they have 14 new teams to get to know this year.
     
     
    Next up is Nebraska.
     
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    A one-time powerhouse on the football field is still searching for consistent success this century, but Nebraska’s volleyball team has more than taken up the mantle and packed the football stadium...

     

    On 2/14/2024 at 3:13 AM, Duckley Palace said:

    On a lighter note, I think we have a new team to dislike in our new conference. If you want a laugh, listen to the three Husker guys in this video 👇. The one Ohio State guy at least has a program that can brag, and he's far less insulting to OBD.

     

    They really don't know what's coming their way.

    This group really did not do their due diligence on Oregon.  As far as they are concerned, nothing good will come from the Pac-12  🤔Hmm, tell me again what has Nebraska done since they've joined?  Shall we say goose egg?

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    The future of the Pac-12 is perilous at best, but the conference will reportedly have a new commissioner moving forward.

    According to Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports, the Pac-12 and commissioner George Kliavkoff decided to part ways with a negotiated contract settlement. Dellenger noted the league sees Pac-12 deputy commissioner Teresa Gould as a potential replacement.

     

    This comes as anything but a surprise considering the uncertainty and change that has defined Kliavkoff's tenure since he was announced as commissioner in 2021.

     

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    favicon16.png Report: Pac-12, Commissioner George Kliavkoff Part Ways; Agree to Contract Settlement

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    The future of the Pac-12 is perilous at best, but the conference will reportedly have a new commissioner moving forward. According to Ross Dellenger of Yahoo…

     

     

    Matthew Johnson Commits to Oregon | Recruiting Run Next for the Ducks? | Ducks Dish Podcast

     

    Max Torres breaks down the commitment of 2025 Concord (Calif.) De La Salle edge rusher Matthew Johnson to Oregon. He takes a look at the story of Johnson's recruitment, why he chose the Ducks and so much more, including what's next on the recruiting trail.

     

     

     

    Oregon stands pat in ESPN's updated 'way-too-early' top 25

    With the coaching carousel over and most transfer portal windows over as well, ESPN has re-released its 'way-too-early' top 25. See where the Ducks landed.

     
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    With the coaching carousel over and most transfer portal windows over as well, ESPN has re-released its 'way-too-early' top 25. See where the Ducks landed.

     

     

    Predicting Oregon's opening day lineup and rotation ahead of the 2024 season

    With the season starting in a handful of days, here's my best prediction on the Duck's opening-day lineup and rotation.

     

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    With the season starting in a handful of days, here's my best prediction on the Duck's opening-day lineup and rotation.

     

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     It's already happening,  Every State will eventually have this same type of law in place.

     

    A bill proposed in the Oregon House would amend the state’s law regarding college athlete name, image and likeness to prohibit the NCAA, conferences and any other athletics governing body from taking “adverse action” against an athlete or school due to actual or alleged violations of the governing body’s rules related to NIL. The measure would also permit NIL compensation to be contingent on an athlete attending a particular school and provides college and universities in the state and their employees with liability protections related to NIL activity.

     
    HB 4119 was read for the first time last week and a public hearing was held by the House Committee on Higher Education, which will hold a work session for the bill on Tuesday.
     
    The bill adds “athletic reputation” to the traits a college athlete can earn compensation from and looks to give liability protections to college and universities in the state, who would be permitted to participate in “identifying, facilitating, enabling or supporting opportunities for a current student athlete to exercise the student athlete’s” NIL rights without fear of penalty from the NCAA or other athletic governing body.
     
    As proposed, the bill would stop the NCAA or other athletics governing body from preventing a college or university or athlete from participating in college sports, “accept a complaint, open an investigation or take any other adverse action against” a school or athlete as the result of “a violation, or an alleged violation, of the rules or regulations of the athletic association, conference or organization related to a student athlete exercising the student’s (NIL) rights.”
     
     
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    HB 4119 was read for the first time last week and a public hearing was held by the House Committee on Higher Education, which will hold a work session for the bill on Tuesday.

     

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    Ducks' pitching staff loaded with depth, but top-end talent still unclear as the season nears

    The Oregon pitching staff has been revamped over the offseason with quality pieces, but will the top-end talent show itself?

     
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    The Oregon pitching staff has been revamped over the offseason with quality pieces, but will the top-end talent show itself?

     

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    What should Oregon fans expect as Dillon Gabriel takes over for Bo Nix?

     

    So for the Ducks going forward, how will the transition be going from Nix to incoming Oklahoma transfer Dillon Gabriel? The veteran has had a lot of success in his five years of college football, but will he be able to meet the high expectations of Oregon fans who have been spoiled with the most accurate QB in college history over the last two years?

     

    That’s a question that I asked Dan Rubenstein, the co-host of the Solid Verbal Podcast this week on the latest episode of the Sco-ing Long Podcast.

     

     

     

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    6554b6be8c0d829a8bf63ae0c82cf121_link.pn What Oregon fans should expect as Dillon Gabriel takes over for Bo Nix

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    With Dillon Gabriel taking over for Bo Nix at Oregon, here’s what the Solid Verbal’s Dan Rubenstein thinks Duck fans should expect in 2024.

     

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    As the next wave of elite wide receivers arrives in 2024, a few standouts from the 2023 college football season are primed for stardom.

     

    Gone are superstars such as Marvin Harrison Jr. and Troy Franklin. However, on their respective teams—Ohio State and Oregon—there's a previous 1,000-yard target ready for the featured role. Emeka Egbuka and Tez Johnson are names you should be ready to hear often.

     

    Early in the 2024 offseason, eight players stick out as potential household names in the fall.

     

    For clarity, the list is not necessarily a reflection of the receivers I believe will collect the most receptions, yards or touchdowns. Many of them will be around the top of those lists anyway, but the focus is players on projected top teams who, if healthy, should have impressive years.

     
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    As the next wave of elite wide receivers arrives in 2024, a few standouts from the 2023 college football season are primed for stardom. Gone are superstars…

     

     

    2024 Way-Too-Early Top 25 Pre-Spring College Football Rankings: Shakeups in top 10

     

    The chaos won’t stop. 

     

    It’s nearly Valentine’s Day, and the coaching carousel keeps on spinning with Chip Kellybolting UCLA for the offensive coordinator job at Ohio State on Friday. Both signing days are in the books, but various 30-day portal windows keep opening and closing, creating additional transfer player movement. 

     

    Kelly’s departure from Westwood marks the ninth FBS head coach opening since the national championship game. Nick Saban’s retirement created a wave of movement, and the cycle keeps stopping and re-starting since. 

     

    So following the flurry of coaching changes and roster turnover, On3’s Way-Too-Early-Top 25 for 2024 already needs an update less than six weeks into the year. 

    Georgia holds steady at No. 1, but there’s lots of shakeup in the rest of the Top 10. Meanwhile, programs like Washington (which lost its head coach and has seen its roster gutted with NFL departures and transfers) and Iowa no longer ranked at all as other schools (see: NC State, Texas A&M) have had more impressive offseasons.

     

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