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    All about the Illinois Fighting Illini: An Oregon Ducks fan guide to the Big Ten Conference

     

    Twin cities tucked in the center of the state, where stories of football greats, film critics, and science fiction villains began. A football and basketball program seeking to keep up with their regional rivals. One of the largest student bodies in the U.S. flocking in from around the world.

     
    The University of Illinois is one of the original seven members of the Big Ten Conference, with an athletic history dating back to the 19th century. While many of its competitors in the conference steadily stacked up trophies over a century-plus, Illinois hasn’t won a team national championship in a major sport since 1951.
     
    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.
     
     
    We begin with the Illinois Fighting Illini.
     
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    The Ducks will join the Big Ten this fall, a conference with a rich history across multiple sports. The Oregonian/OregonLive is taking a look at each of Oregon's newest rival schools, beginning with...

     

     

    Social media reactions pour in from blue-chip visitors in Eugene over the weekend

     

    Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks coaching staff stayed busy over the weekend, hosting some of the top-ranked players in the nation in both the 2025 and 2026 classes.

     

    There were several 5-star players on campus, from WR Dakorien Moore and S DJ Pickett to QB Jared Curtis and TE Brock Harris. After the weekend came to an end, players started to give their reactions on social media, posting pictures with coaches and from the popular uniform photoshoot as well, raving about the time spent in Eugene.

     

    Here’s a look at some of the top reactions from recruits who were on campus this past weekend:

     
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    Some of the top-ranked recruits who were on campus in Eugene reacted to their visit with the Oregon Ducks at Junior Day.

     

     

    Five-star wide receiver Gatlin Bair explains his commitment to Oregon

     

    “I’m super excited about Oregon and what coach (Dan) Lanning is building,” said Bair. “He is one of the most ambitious coach’s I’ve ever been around and they’re on track to compete in the Big Ten and win some titles. Junior (Adams) does a great job with developing receivers and they’re running an offense that any receiver would want to be a part of.”

     

    "With Oregon, their offensive play style is something I like to play in," said Bair.  "They use speed very well. They had two receivers go over 1,000 yards and they’ll continue to use their receivers.  Coach Adams does a phenomenal job with receivers. He coached Cooper Kapp and he recruited all those receivers to Washington and he has a great relationship with Puka Nacua (who he recruited to Washington)."

     

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    The Burley (Idaho) standout has made a commitment.

     

     

    Michael Penix Jr. opts out of Senior Bowl game, per report

     

    Michael Penix Jr., Washington’s star quarterback and the 2023 Heisman runner-up, will not participate in Saturday’s Senior Bowl game.

     

    After a week of practice in Mobile, Alabama, the former UW passer has decided not to play in the game, according to a report from Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio. Penix is one of a number of players on the National team who have decided to skip the game, leaving the roster “gutted,” according to Florio.

     

    The Senior Bowl’s executive director shared on Saturday morning that a defensive lineman is switching from the American team to the National team for the game because of “roster attrition.” Nagy added it’s the first time in the 75-year history of the all-star showcase that a player has switched teams on game day.

     

    According to Florio, Oregon’s Bo Nix will also only play a couple of series. That will leave Notre Dame’s Sam Hartman to handle the bulk of the snaps for the team.

     

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    Michael Penix Jr. will not play in Saturday's Senior Bowl game, according to a report.

     

     

    SEC, Big Ten 'advisory group' stands as coded threat to NCAA: Figure it out, or we'll go off ourselves

    The power conference may well reshape college athletics in their image

     

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    The power conference may well reshape college athletics in their image

     

     

    SEC commissioner Greg Sankey and Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti are setting up a joint advisory group of university presidents, chancellors, and athletic directors to explore “common-sense solution(s)” to developing issues within college football.

     

    In a release, the two leagues said the advisory group will have no authority to act independently and will only serve as a consulting body. The group’s composition, charter and timetable, and specific issues it will focus on have yet to be determined. But the goal is clear.

     

    In the absence of a college football commissioner, the two most powerful leagues in college athletics are stepping in to try and solve the issues the NCAA has been incapable of answering.

     

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    SEC and Big Ten commissioners have set up a joint advisory group to tackle growing issues in college sports.

     

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    Boettcher prepared to compete for a starting outfield spot following successful football season

     

    Following a 12-2 season on the football field, Bryce Boettcher is ready to turn to the diamond and help the Ducks defend their Pac-12 crown.

     

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    247touch.png Boettcher prepared to compete for a starting outfield spot following successful football season

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    Following a 12-2 season on the football field, Bryce Boettcher is ready to turn to the diamond and help the Ducks defend their Pac-12 crown.

     

     

    Dan Lanning taking vibes at Oregon to another level, expert says

    Duck Territory's Matt Prehm breaks down the state of the Oregon program heading into the 2024 season.

     

    Oregon coach Dan Lanning did plenty to win over the Duck fanbase this past season, guiding the Ducks to 12 wins and a top 10 ranking. And that was before Nick Saban retired at Alabama, with Lanning quickly rebuffing reports that he would be one of the top candidates.

     

    "Oregon was already pretty high on Dan Lanning following the Fiesta Bowl victory and his ability to retain most of his NFL-eligible underclassmen. Combine that with the school's best recruiting class in school history and Duck fans were puffing their chests," said Matt Prehm with Duck Territory. "So when Lanning shut down the rumors of Alabama and him as quickly as he did, the vibes in Eugene went to another level."

     

    Lanning has talked about his belief in what Oregon could be.  And the Ducks will have a chance to prove it in a new conference this year, with Oregon moving over to the Big Ten.

     

    Prehm broke down the state of the Oregon program and which players to watch for the 2024 season.

     
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    Duck Territory's Matt Prehm breaks down the state of the Oregon program heading into the 2024 season.

     

     

    NCAA defends NIL guidelines amid lawsuit from state of Tennessee, warns of further 'competitive imbalance'

    Both the statement and lawsuit come one day after a report of an investigation into Tennessee's NIL collective

     

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    Both the statement and lawsuit come one day after a report of an investigation into Tennessee's NIL collective

     

     

    Dan Lanning and the Ducks are hosting their second big Junior Day this weekend and tons of top talent from across the country is coming in for visits.

     

    Prospects from the 2025, 2026 and 2027 classes are all expected to take trips to Oregon as recruiting remains a top priority.

     

    The 2025 class is off to a strong start but only has four verbal commitments, with wide receiver commit Dallas Wilson among the headliners expected in Eugene. Find the latest list of players expected to visit below.

     

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    5-Star LSU WR Commit Dakorien Moore Visiting Oregon This Weekend

    Moore is a top-five player in the country and remains a major target for Junior Adams and the Ducks.

     

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