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All about the Michigan State Spartans: The Red Cedar River winds through the picturesque Michigan State University campus, surrounded by trees and nearly 170 years of history dating back to the school’s founding as an agricultural college. If Bill Walton decides to keep following the Oregon Ducks around the country once they leave the Pac-12 for the Big Ten Conference, East Lansing is certainly no “truck stop.” Its sports history — at times groundbreaking — shouldn’t be overlooked, either. Former Oregon State Beavers coach Jonathan Smith will try to build on itstarting this fall. As the 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 the Michigan State Spartans. All about the Michigan State Spartans: An Oregon Ducks fan guide to the Big Ten Conference WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM If Bill Walton decides to keep following the Oregon Ducks around the country once they leave the Pac-12 for the Big Ten Conference, East Lansing is certainly no “truck stop.”

The Oregon Ducks have been hot on the recruiting trail over the past month, hosting some of the top-ranked players in the nation on visits to Eugene for a pair of junior days that ended the month of January. A week after the most recent, chickens started coming home to roost. On Friday night, 4-star EDGE Matthew Johnson announced that he would be committing to the Ducks, becoming Oregon’s fifth member of the 2025 class, and the first addition on the defensive side of the ball. Going into the weekend, the Ducks’ 2025 class had ranked No. 12 in the nation, led by 4-star QB Akili Smith Jr. and dynamic WRs Dallas Wilson and Adrian Wilson. Here’s a look at where the Ducks now rank after adding Johnson to the mix as well: Oregon Recruiting: Ducks jumps into top 10 of 2025 recruiting rankings DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Oregon Ducks jumped into the top 10 of the 2025 national recruiting rankings after the addition of 4-star EDGE Matthew Johnson

No. 2 EDGE in 2025 class predicted to commit to Oregon Ducks Oregon Recruiting: No. 2 EDGE in 2025 predicted to commit to Ducks DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Oregon Ducks have picked up a prediction to land 4-star EDGE Nasir Wyatt, the No. 27 overall player in the 2025 class.

Big Ten defensive coordinator linked to UCLA head coaching job Big Ten defensive coordinator linked to UCLA head coaching job SATURDAYOUTWEST.COM Tony White is reportedly a candidate for UCLA's head coaching job.

The Oregon Ducks are on a hot streak. Dan Lanning's program won the Fiesta Bowl, secured a stellar collection of transfer portal talent, signed the highest-rated recruiting class in program history - No. 3 nationally - and are off to a hot start in the 2025 cycle. That effort continued Friday with the addition of De La Salle (California) four-star defensive lineman Matthew Johnson, who chose the Ducks over Miami, Michigan, USC and others. Prediction: Nasir Wyatt to Oregon Ducks Heading into last weekend's visit, Mater Dei (California) star Nasir Wyatt, the nation's No. 2 edge-rusher, insisted Oregon was cranking up the heat to secure his commitment. Therefore, he felt his third trip to Eugene would be crucial. It was a home run for both parties, as Wyatt discussed in detail on "Recruiting with Andrew Nemec" on 1080 The FAN on Monday. "The one thing I like about Oregon that I really speak a lot about is how every single time I visit and every time I go up there I learn something new and feel something even more special... visit by visit by visit," Wyatt said. "Every time I've been to Oregon, for these three visits, it's been amazing." "My heart was really into it when I was in Eugene." Since then, a flurry of predictions have come in from both 247Sports and On3, adding fuel to a fire that began almost as soon as Wyatt stepped on campus last week. It may take a little more time, but expect the Ducks to add one of the nation's best edge-rushers soon.

Win totals released for all Big Ten teams in 2024 college football season We are getting closer and closer to the start of spring football across the nation, and in about a month, teams will be strapping up their helmets and getting prepared for various spring games, giving fans an early look at their newly constructed rosters. Though the transfer portal is still open in certain spots, and the coaching carousel continues to churn for a handful of programs, we are starting to get a better sense of where the power lies going into the 2024 season as rosters are taking shape. This has allowed us to make our way-too-early predictions, such as a top 25 ranking, record projections for the Big Ten Conference, and bowl projections for the Oregon Ducks’ new conference foes. It’s also allowed Las Vegas sportsbooks to make their annual win total projections, predicting how many games each team in the Power 4 conferences will win next season. The Big Ten is expected to be spearheaded by teams like Oregon, Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State. Here’s how FanDuel Sportsbook projects their seasons to play out in 2024: Win totals released for all Big Ten teams in 2024 season DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM A look at all of the win totals for teams in the Big Ten Conference going into the 2024 college football season.

Agree! I'll take Lanning and Stein over Day and Kelly any day!

This came as a shocker to me as well! Recruiting not Chip Kelly's strong suit. But, my goodness, with this caliber of talent at his disposal? Though weather wise? "Chip Kelly might be taking a huge pay cut and less prestigious job, but at least he gets to move from Los Angeles to Columbus, Ohio" Duck fans, college football world reacts to news that Chip Kelly will take job at Ohio State Duck fans react to news that Chip Kelly will take OC job at Ohio State DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Oregon Duck fans had some strong reactions to the news that former UCLA head coach Chip Kelly would be leaving to be the OC at Ohio State.

Oregon will host Washington State for a massive game for postseason implications. Saturday afternoon inside Matthew Knight Arena will feature two men's college basketball programs trying to fight and claw their way into the NCAA Tournament while fighting to stay in position to win the Pac-12 regular season championship. In short, It'll be marquee basketball out west. 2pm PT/5pm ET on the Pac-12 Network. Oregon and Washington State set to duke it out for 2nd place in the Pac-12 247SPORTS.COM Oregon will host Washington State for a massive game for postseason implications.

Oregon vs. Ohio State named as one of most intriguing matchups in new-look CFB era Oregon vs. Ohio State named as one of most intriguing matchups in 2024 DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Oregon Ducks matchup against Ohio State in 2024 has been tabbed as one of the most intriguing results of conference realignment.

Flock Talk: City of Hope Wednesday is what has been the traditional signing day across college football. Though Oregon only had one addition to the high school signees this week with the addition of Gatlin Bair, the Duck staff used the day as a chance to travel around the state and talk with Duck fans about the class and highlight each of the players. Today in a mega Flock Talk, we have quotes from both coordinators Will Stein and Tosh Lupoi about every high school player on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR WILL STEIN TALKS OFFENSIVE CLASS: Flock Talk: City of Hope OREGON.RIVALS.COM Today in a mega Flock Talk, quotes from both coordinators about every 2024 offensvie and defensive high school signee.

Oregon football's record against every current Big Ten team The countdown to Oregon's entrance into the Big Ten is on and the 2024 season is less than seven months away. How have the Ducks performed in the past against their future conference opponents? Oregon football's record against every current Big Ten team AUTZENZOO.COM Oregon's entrance into the Big Ten is less than seven months away. How have the Ducks performed in the past against their future conference opponents?

Dan Lanning details Oregon's approach to the Big Ten going forward Oregon Football: Lanning’s approach stays the same as Ducks go to B1G DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Oregon Ducks are headed to the Big Ten, but Dan Lanning and his staff are approaching the season the same. Can Oregon Ducks Land A FUTURE #1 Ranked Recruiting Class? | Dan Lanning Cooking In Move To Big Ten

Pat Chun named to CFP selection committee and Kirk Schulz on the CFP management committee. WSU’s influence grows: Pat Chun named to CFP selection committee 247SPORTS.COM Washington State's President and AD both strongly tied to College Football Playoff

National Signing Day: Winners and Losers National Signing Day: Ohio State, Georgia headline biggest winners of college football's 2024 recruiting cycle 247SPORTS.COM A handful of big-name programs are trending in opposite directions after National Signing Day.

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Of course left open for interpretation. This is just their view point guessing what they think might look like. Way-too-early bowl game projections for every Big Ten team in 2024 Way-too-early bowl game projections for every Big Ten team in 2024 DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM An early prediction for where every bowl-eligible team will end up in the postseason after the 2024 college football season.

All about the Michigan Wolverines: The reigning College Football Playoff national champions hail from a school with one of the most decorated sports histories in the country. Documentaries, books and myriad other forms of media have chronicled in detail the University of Michigan’s success across multiple sports, and its alumni network includes a laundry list of famous people on and off the playing field. With a massive endowment, extensive athletic investment and the biggest sports venue in the United States, the Wolverines are among the crown jewels of the Big Ten Conference. 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 the Michigan Wolverines. All about the Michigan Wolverines: An Oregon Ducks fan guide to the Big Ten Conference WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM The reigning College Football Playoff national champions hail from a school with one of the most decorated sports histories in the country.

Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies could be getting some assistance from two future Hall of Fame coaches this season. During his introductory press conference, Fisch alluded to former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll being around the program in some capacity, especially since his son Brennan is Washington's offensive coordinator. Bill Belichick could be involved with UW Football UWHUSKIESWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Washington Huskies could be getting some outside help from the best coach in NFL history.

Signing day 2024: Highlights, signings and scout breakdowns Wrapping up the 2024 recruiting cycle The Class of 2024 is coming to a close. Not much changed on signing day given how much happened during the early signing period and transfer portal. Which school has the most ESPN 300 recruits? Georgia: 21 Alabama: 18 Oregon: 17 LSU, Texas: 14 Ohio State: 13 Miami: 12 Oklahoma, Auburn, Penn State, Florida State: 11 Top 10 classes Georgia Alabama Ohio State Oregon Texas Miami LSU Oklahoma Auburn Florida Signing day 2024 updates - Commits, rumors, top classes and highlights - ESPN WWW.ESPN.COM The recruiting cycle for the Class of 2024 has come to a close. We rounded up the moments from Wednesday's signing day.

Oregon among teams with most blue-chip signees in 2024 recruiting class With the 2024 recruiting cycle now officially in the books, it’s given us the ability to look back and take stock of where the best teams in the nation stood when it comes to acquiring the best talent available. Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks did a great job in this aspect, signing the best class in school history which is currently ranked third in the nation. While some classes out there are ranked highly because the the sheer number of players they signed, bringing in over 30 prep recruits, one way we can see how good a class is at the top is by looking at the number of blue-chip players signed. A blue-chip player is defined as a four or five-star player. So where did Oregon rank among the best teams in the nation when it comes to the number of blue-chip players they signed in the 2024 cycle? Take a look: Oregon Recruiting: Ducks have among most blue-chip signees in 2024 DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Oregon Ducks are among the teams with the most blue-chip signees in the 2024 recruiting cycle in the nation.

Ducks Confidential: Recapping signing day and a busy transfer window for Oregon football The Ducks Confidential podcast is back! As we flip the calendar to 2024, beat reporters James Crepea and Ryan Clarke discuss an impressive recruiting period for Oregon football, including a highly-rated Class of 2024 and several talented transfers. Plus, Ryan and James check in with the Oregon men’s and women’s basketball teams as their Pac-12 schedules turn the corner.

Where Oregon Ducks stand in first expanded Big Ten 2024 recruiting rankings One of the most important ways to build a roster and set yourself up for success is via recruiting, where Lanning has established himself as one of the best in the nation during his coaching career. But with the move to the new conference, will Oregon be able to recruit among the best? The results are in after the first official 2024 recruiting cycle class rankings. Where Oregon Ducks stand in expanded Big Ten 2024 recruiting rankings DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM A look at where the Oregon Ducks rank among all Big Ten teams in the first expanded recruiting rankings for the 2024 class.

State lawmakers are considering NIL legislation for the first time Utah lawmakers considering a bill to shield NIL deals from public WWW.DESERET.COM The Utah Legislature is considering legislation to regulate college athlete’s use of name, image and likeness. The NIL bill requires...

After Dartmouth case, why stakes are higher in NLRB trial against USC, Pac-12, NCAA Why stakes are higher in NLRB trial against USC, Pac-12, NCAA WWW.ON3.COM As the implications of the NLRB's decision at Dartmouth's reverberates, an even bigger development on the employee front...