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2025 BIG Info, Predictions, Etc. (2)
Redshirt Review: Oregon outside linebacker Elijah Rushing The majority of Oregon's 2024 recruiting class used redshirted last season. That includes outside linebacker Elijah Rushing. Here's where we think things stand with him after one year at Oregon. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregon-football-elijah-rushing-ducks-football-2024-245164290/
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2025 BIG Info, Predictions, Etc. (2)
Recapping the 2024 snap counts of returning Duck offensive players With several players set to take a step up in responsibility in 2025, we take a look back at how much each returning player saw the field during the 2024 season. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/longformarticle/oregon-ducks-football-evan-stewart-dan-lanning-245168670/
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Oregon Ducks RB Coach Ra'Shaad Samples to Turn Down Dallas Cowboys Job
The Oregon Ducks got some significant coaching news on Monday morning regarding running back coach Ra'Shaad Samples. Over the weekend, Samples' name was floated as a candidate for the Dallas Cowboys RB job. He then posted a two-word message on social media implying that he isn't going anywhere anytime soon. "#ScoDucks" Samples wrote on his X account. According to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz, Samples, a Texas native, was expected to interview with the Dallas Cowboys for their vacant RB coach position. Samples has been in Eugene for one season after joining the Ducks last year, replacing Carlos Locklyn, who left to take the RB job at Ohio State. Samples is regarded as not only an elite offensive coach but also one of the best recruiters in the nation. He played a major role in Oregon's landing 5-star WR Dakorien Moore in the 2025 class. Oregon Ducks RB coach Ra'Shaad Samples to turn down Dallas Cowboys job DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Oregon Ducks running backs coach Ra'Shaad Samples reportedly will turn down the Dallas Cowboys RB job and return to Eugene for the 2025 season.
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Duck Podcasts (9)
Oregon RB Coach Ra'Shaad Samples is reportedly a candidate for the same position with the Dallas Cowboys.
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Duck Podcasts (9)
Oregon has shown an upward trajectory under Dan Lanning, but Duck fans are still waiting for that breakthrough first title for the football team.
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2026 Duck Football Commits
The Oregon Ducks Elite DL from The 2026 Class Bott Mulitalo
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Oregon Ducks RB Coach Ra'Shaad Samples to Turn Down Dallas Cowboys Job
As the Dallas Cowboys look for a new coaching staff, Ra'Shaad Samples is interviewing for their running backs coach position. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/rashaad-samples-oregon-ducks-football-interviewing-with-dallas-cowboys-245108349/
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Duck Podcasts (9)
What we are hearing after Oregon's historic Junior Day recruiting event
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Duck Podcasts (9)
You may not have noticed the menu bar in the header. There is a new item called “News.” We invited you to explore this section. When you click on the word “News,” you will see an index of multiple links to sports news sites for your enjoyment! During the football season, podcasts were included with the game for that week. Podcasts still are taking place, just not as often. I also have noticed that the podcasts now are covering more than just football. For instance, the one following includes some talk about basketball. Those podcasts will now be posted under this thread as they occur. To see the previous podcast thread click Here as we will keep the thread to no more than 50 podcasts at a time. Check back often for some informative listening. This Thread is for Podcasts ONLY. You can always start a new thread with any of these podcasts for discussion.
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Big Ten Courts Private Equity Investment, Retains Evercore
Is Venture Capital Coming To College Football?
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Big Ten Courts Private Equity Investment, Retains Evercore
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.
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2025 BIG Info, Predictions, Etc. (2)
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/
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2025 BIG Info, Predictions, Etc. (2)
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/
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Duck Podcasts (8)
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).
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Oregon Signees Move in Latest On3 Rankings Adjustment
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.
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Report: ESPN, ACC Agree to TV Extension, Potential Resolution for Clemson, FSU
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 .
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2025 BIG Info, Predictions, Etc. (2)
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/
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2025 Duck Football Commits (2)
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/
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Oregon Football Coach Dan Lanning Wins 2025 Stallings Award after Historic Season
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.
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Duck Podcasts (8)
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.
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2026 Recruitment, Announcements, Interviews, Etc. (3)
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
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OFF TOPICS: For Your Interest (5)
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.
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Oregon Ducks Safety Kobe Savage Announces NFL Draft Decision
Oregon safety Kobe Savage announced he will declare for the NFL Draft, creating a clear void for Dan Lanning's team on defense.
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Oregon Ducks Safety Kobe Savage Announces NFL Draft Decision
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.
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Duck Podcasts (8)
Oregon under Dan Lanning BETTER along offensive line or defensive line?