NJDuck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted June 10 From now on, except for a very few circumstances, our threads will be just one page. Advertising only appears on the first page and we want to make as much money as possible for the site. The bonus in doing this is that it will be easier for everyone to move around the thread. This thread will be continuous, but as we reach the page limit will start a new post. Click Right Here to go to the older post to read past articles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 2 Share Posted June 10 Dillon Gabriel leads nation's best QBs in key stat entering 2024 season Among all returning passers this year, Gabriel is also the leader in one of the most important metrics — QBR. Dillon Gabriel leads nation’s best QBs in key stat entering 2024 DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel is among the nation’s best QBs going into the 2024 season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 3 Share Posted June 10 Which Oregon freshmen are most likely to play this fall? Here are my predictions for which members of Oregon's 2023 signees will play this fall and which will use redshirts. Many will wonder which players are likely to see the field this fall. With that in mind, we’ve done our best to handicap the odds of early playing time for each of the team’s 25 true frosh on the 2024 roster. To help, we've broken the class into three groups: likely to redshirt, too close to call and likely to play. We had a dozen or more spring practices and a spring game to develop some early impressions of the half-dozen early enrollees. The remaining five players have yet to be seen in Oregon uniforms. Agree? Disagree? Let us know in the comments below? Which Oregon freshmen are most likely to play this fall? 247SPORTS.COM Here are my predictions for which members of Oregon's 2023 signees will play this fall and which will use redshirts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 4 Share Posted June 10 The best freshman on college football's best teams: Predicting first-year impact players for 2024 season Our best guess at the top impact freshman for powers like Georgia, Texas and Ohio State No. 3 OREGON DB Aaron Flowers : There are some snaps to grab at safety behind Kobe Savage and Tysheem Johnson. That is a plus for Flowers, who greatly impressed during spring ball and had a huge spring game. Given that almost every other player in the safety mix is an unproven underclassman, Flowers definitely has a path to the field; Top247 Rank : No. 102 overall, No. 7 safety The best freshman on college football's best teams: Predicting first-year impact players for 2024 season - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Our best guess at the top impact freshman for powers like Georgia, Texas and Ohio State Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 5 Share Posted June 11 "Just walk away Jose?" College football walk-ons are in jeopardy. What do Big Ten coaches think? WWW.NYTIMES.COM Illinois head coach Bret Bielema was a walk-on at Iowa and prides himself in developing players with the Fighting Illini. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 6 Share Posted June 11 Oregon edges Ohio State for best college football receiver room entering 2024 season The Buckeyes have routinely churned out NFL-caliber wideouts, but the Ducks have the advantage in experience Oregon edges Ohio State for best college football receiver room entering 2024 season - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM The Buckeyes have routinely churned out NFL-caliber wideouts, but the Ducks have the advantage in experience Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 7 Share Posted June 11 Dan Lanning talks balance of Oregon QB room with Dillon Gabriel, Dante Moore Dan Lanning talks balance of Oregon QB room with Dillon Gabriel, Dante Moore - On3 WWW.ON3.COM . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 8 Share Posted June 12 Michigan's Sherrone Moore chats with Joel Klatt. Recap and takeaways from Sherrone Moore’s interview with Joel Klatt WWW.MAIZENBREW.COM What Michigan’s new head coach had to say on "Big Noon Conversations." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 9 Share Posted June 12 Stewart Mandel with a B1G-oriented Mailbag. As Stewart notes, good luck with ACC, B1G, B12's, and the SEC tie-breakers. Mandel's Mailbag: Which QB can maintain momentum? Could college football players win gold? WWW.NYTIMES.COM Is "Big Noon" a big swoon? Why don't schools want athletes to be employees? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 10 Share Posted June 12 A Buckeyes Preview. https://athlonsports.com/college-football/ohio-state-football-buckeyes-prediction-preview-2024 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 11 Share Posted June 12 Another B1G O. OBD. https://athlonsports.com/college-football/oregon-football-ducks-prediction-preview-2024 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 12 Share Posted June 13 Fight On? USC didn’t move the Big Ten needle in 2024 transfer portal TROJANSWIRE.USATODAY.COM USC did not get great results in the Big Ten transfer portal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 13 Share Posted June 13 Big Ten football 2024 power rankings: Identifying league's most talented skill positions Which college football teams in the expanded Big Ten have the best skill position groups? Big Ten football 2024 power rankings: Identifying league's most talented skill positions 247SPORTS.COM Which college football teams in the expanded Big Ten have the best skill position groups? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 14 Share Posted June 14 Using the FPI to arrive at 2024 SOS is senseless. Ranking Oregon Football’s Strength Of Schedule for 2024 WWW.YARDBARKER.COM The Oregon Ducks Football team is ranked second, behind only Georgia, in the ESPN College Football Power Index (FPI). However, their strength of schedule (SOS) checks in at number... Sports Illustrated has the Ducks 2024 SOS ranked No. 12. Any SOS that does not consider Oregon playing 4 games in a row with Game 6 at Michigan in November and game 8 at Wisconsin in November is worthless. College Football Strength of Schedule Rankings for 2024 WWW.SI.COM Playing a high-quality schedule is more important now than ever before as the College Football Playoff puts more weight onto teams' opponents before deciding to Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 15 Share Posted June 14 Inside Ohio State's pursuit of the No. 1 recruiting class amid a dream offseason WWW.NYTIMES.COM After stumbling on the field, Ohio State retained top talent and won in the transfer portal. Now, it's dominating in recruiting too. A battle of the Os. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 16 Share Posted June 17 College Football News previews the 2024 OBD football team. https://collegefootballnews.com/news/oregon-college-football-preview-2024-key-players-game-schedule-season-predictions Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 17 Share Posted June 18 (edited) Athlon 2024 Bold Predictions https://athlonsports.com/college-football/bold-college-football-predictions-sec-big-ten-acc-big-12 Will we see 3 games featuring Oregon and Ohio State? 5 SEC teams in the PO field? Edited June 18 by Jon Joseph Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 18 Share Posted June 18 Will SC be a Playoff contender? Will USC make the College Football Playoff in 2024? Breaking down the betting odds SATURDAYTRADITION.COM USC will be hoping to compete for a spot in the expanded College Football Playoff in 2024. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 19 Share Posted June 18 You know, I would not want this because of how it would help USC recruiting, but it would be fun to shock everyone the first year in the B1G. Oregon wins through, and Michigan beats Ohio State, and USC beats Michigan and the rest of their B1G games, thus the B1G Championship of the Ducks and Trojans would have NO interest to most the of the B1G fans...but....I thought it would be... Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 20 Share Posted June 18 Predicting who will be Oregon's offensive statistical leaders Here's a look at how Oregon's offensive stats may break down in 2024. Predicting who will be Oregon's offensive statistical leaders 247SPORTS.COM Here's a look at how Oregon's offensive stats may break down in 2024. Predicting who will be Oregon's defensive statistical leaders Here's a look at how Oregon's defensive stats may play out in 2024. (side note, inside the article they mistakenly said 2023 in subtitle instead of 2024). Predicting who will be Oregon's defensive statistical leaders 247SPORTS.COM Here's a look at how Oregon's defensive stats may play out in 2023. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 21 Share Posted June 18 Is Oregon Football "Disaster Proof"? Can Oregon football adjust if disaster strikes this fall, especially at the quarterback position? One national analyst says the Ducks are set up the best to handle adversity en route to the College Football Playoff. Is Oregon Football "Disaster Proof"? WWW.SI.COM Oregon football is widely predicted to be in the mix for a national championship this fall. But what would happen if disaster were to... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 22 Share Posted June 18 2024 College Football Top 25 rankings: Athlon releases preseason poll 2024 College Football Top 25 rankings: Athlon releases preseason poll - On3 WWW.ON3.COM . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 23 Share Posted June 19 The Brew's take on the Ducks. Taking an early look at Oregon heading into 2024 WWW.MAIZENBREW.COM The Ducks are a top contender to win the National Championship in 2024 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 24 Share Posted June 19 Ladies, lock and load! Oregon Volleyball Set to Host One of the Nation's Top Programs WWW.YARDBARKER.COM The move to the Big Ten Conference means new programs to face on an annual basis, including one of the premier teams in the nation. The University of Oregon's 2024 volleyball schedule was... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 25 Share Posted June 20 Oregon Football: Ohio State Potentially the National "Game of the Year" The Oregon Ducks enter the 2024 season as a newcomer to the Big Ten Conference. While this may be new territory for Oregon, they are already tabbed as a team that will compete for the Big Ten Championship and a berth in the expanded playoffs. To get there they will need to get past some of the best teams in all of college football—enter Ohio State. The Ducks host the Buckeyes on October 12, a game that sports columnist Paul Finebaum believes is one of the biggest of the year. Oregon Football: Ohio State Potentially the National "Game of the Year" WWW.SI.COM High expectations for multiple teams have many circling an October date when the clash of football titans is to commence. Oregon hosts Ohio State Oct. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 26 Share Posted June 20 Just how loud is Oregon football’s Autzen Stadium really? Autzen Stadium, the home of the Oregon football team, has an intimidating atmosphere. Oregon football fans are known to get loud. But how loud is Autzen Stadium? Well, really loud. Just how loud is Oregon football’s Autzen Stadium really? AUTZENZOO.COM If you’ve ever had the good fortune to make it to Eugene for an Oregon football game at Autzen Stadium, you’re certainly more than familiar with the fact that t Dan Lanning speaks about Oregon Ducks’ expectations for competing in Big Ten What are realistic expectations for the Oregon Ducks as the Oregon football team migrates to the Big Ten? Well, it seems like Dan Lanning isn't worried too much about the style of play that seems common in the new conference. Dan Lanning speaks about Oregon Ducks’ expectations for competing in Big Ten AUTZENZOO.COM As Dan Lanning and his Oregon Ducks get set for the upcoming 2024 Oregon football season, it shouldn’t come as much of a shocker that one topic folks seemingly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 27 Share Posted June 20 “The best problem a coach could have”: Colin Cowherd hypes up Oregon Ducks’ quarterbacks" The Oregon Ducks have a pretty strong history of great quarterbacks. Colin Cowherd sure seems pretty enthusiastic about the way Oregon's QB room currently looks. “The best problem a coach could have”: Colin Cowherd hypes up Oregon Ducks’ QBs AUTZENZOO.COM Oregon football fans are more than familiar with what it’s like to have a great quarterback. Bo Nix was thrilling to watch in Eugene. There’s also Justin Herber Dan Lanning speaks about Oregon Ducks’ expectations for competing in Big Ten What are realistic expectations for the Oregon Ducks as the Oregon football team migrates to the Big Ten? Well, it seems like Dan Lanning isn't worried too much about the style of play that seems common in the new conference. Dan Lanning speaks about Oregon Ducks’ expectations for competing in Big Ten AUTZENZOO.COM As Dan Lanning and his Oregon Ducks get set for the upcoming 2024 Oregon football season, it shouldn’t come as much of a shocker that one topic folks seemingly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 28 Share Posted June 20 Big Ten football 2024 power rankings: Best offensive line groups in new-look league Which teams in the expanded Big Ten have the best offensive line heading into 2024? Big Ten football 2024 power rankings: Best offensive line groups in new-look league 247SPORTS.COM Which teams in the expanded Big Ten have the best offensive line heading into 2024? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 29 Share Posted June 21 Ohio State has a weak OOC schedule in 2024. 3 G5 opponents all coming to Columbus. However, in 2025 and 2026, tOSU plays Texas; in 2027 and 2028, the Buckeyes play Bama. In 2024, and 2027, Michigan plays Texas. In 2025 and 2026, Michigan plays Oklahoma. Why? These are B1G time delightful games for the fans of CFB but Michigan, Ohio State, Texas, and Oklahoma could swap these games for 4 home games vs G5 or FCS opponents and still earn a 1st or 2nd seed if they win the conference title. I'd rather sharpen Puddles flight patterns in the Playoffs. Ohio State football announces 2025 nonconference schedule changes BUCKEYESWIRE.USATODAY.COM A quick note about a couple of football schedule changes for 2025. #GoBucks 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 30 Share Posted June 21 Like Mari(o), Riley has yet to earn his B1G money. According to Pro Football Focus, the Trojans play the most difficult schedule in the country in 2024. Taking an early look at USC heading into 2024 WWW.MAIZENBREW.COM Here’s what Big Ten newcomer USC has been up to in the offseason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 31 Share Posted June 21 Ohio State will be a tough Out. Can Ohio State's 2025 NFL Draft class make history? It's possible WWW.NYTIMES.COM Michigan produced 13 draft picks in 2024, two shy of the all-time record. Can Ohio State top its rivals and set a new standard? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 32 Share Posted June 21 (edited) Everybody's got one. Bruce Feldman's Playoff Prediction. Feldman's CFP 12-team projection: Why I like Miami, PSU and Texas WWW.NYTIMES.COM Which teams reloaded their rosters and seem to be good bets this early on for the CFP? Mari(o) back in Eugene? Puddles path to a playoff title. No. 6 Oregon vs No. 11 Miami - Eugene Peach Bowl - Oregon vs FSU - Atlanta Orange Bowl - Oregon vs Georgia - Miami Champ Game - No. 6 Oregon vs No. 1 Ohio State - Atlanta No other top 8 teams in Bruce's PO would have travel demands like Oregon. And the cost of travel for Ducks fans would be B1G. 3 and not 4 games for Georgia. 1st-round Bye. 2nd-round Sugar Bowl. 3rd round Orange Bowl. Champ game, Atlanta. Edited June 21 by Jon Joseph Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 33 Share Posted June 22 Will Puddles (0-3) prevail over Boise State + other impactful G5 games? Games featuring Group of Five teams that will define the 2024 College Football Playoff race - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM These games will go a long way towards deciding the 12-team College Football Playoff field Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 34 Share Posted June 24 Diaper Dandies? Hammerin’ the B1G: A pair of favorites loom over Freshman of the Year race in 2024 SATURDAYTRADITION.COM The Big Ten will feature some impact freshmen this fall. Two players enter the season a step above the rest as candidates to win the top honor for B1G freshmen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 35 Share Posted June 24 (edited) CBS brings the 2024 prospective B1G win totals. 2024 Big Ten win totals, odds, picks: Predictions for every team as Ohio State, Oregon face big numbers - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Breaking down win total predictions for each Big Ten team as the league expands to 18 teams in the 2024 season I love the photo of Danno and his Ducks and the 2 Os at 10.5. Whoa, Fernelli! Tom went 7-7 with last season's B1G win total projections. I see Tom being on the wrong side with a number of his picks. Tom has Ohio State winning 12 games and Oregon going 11-1. Could happen and at 11-1 Oregon is in the PO even with a champ game loss to TOSU to finish 11-2. But IMO, Tom is selling Autzen short. Like the bookmakers, I see the game on 10/12/24 as a toss-up. Penn State finishes 10-2 and will be a PO at large contender. A big game for PSU also falls on 10/12/24 when PSU plays USC in LA. Michigan - Tom has the Wolverines defeating Texas in Ann Arbor. Today, Texas is -3.5. With UT losing 2 DTs to the NFL, the run game of Michigan QB Orji could be the difference. Rutgers - Under 6.5? No Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, and Penn State on the schedule. UCLA and UW in Jersey. I think the Knights with 2 OOC wins finish no worse than 7-5. USC - Tom has Troy losing to LSU in Las Vegas, on the road vs. Michigan and UW, and home to ND. I think USC will win 2 of these 4 games. Iowa - I do not see Iowa losing on the road against Minnesota, Michigan State, and UCLA. I see the Hawkeyes as a dark horse candidate to make the conference champ game and finish no worse than 9-3. But what do I know? Edited June 24 by Jon Joseph 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 36 Share Posted June 25 (edited) Tasty B1G transfers. Top 10 most important Big Ten transfers for the 2024 football season WWW.MAIZENBREW.COM There were some massive additions for some of the top programs in the conference OK, I'm biased, but Stewart, Muhammad, the 2 DTs, and other Ducks should be on this list along with Dillon. Edited June 25 by Jon Joseph Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 37 Share Posted June 25 B1G things Bruin for UCLA football? Probably not. Taking an early look at UCLA heading into 2024 WWW.MAIZENBREW.COM Beyond a conference swap, it’s a new era of UCLA football in 2024 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 38 Share Posted June 25 How many White Outs will we see in 2024? Taking an early look at Penn State heading into 2024 WWW.MAIZENBREW.COM The Nittany Lions hope to contend for a Big Ten Championship now that they’re not in the East Division. PSU fans are hoping for a night game vs Ohio State. The last time PSU defeated tOSU was 2026. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 39 Share Posted June 25 U GO GALS! Lady Ducks in the Big 10 WWW.ADDICTEDTOQUACK.COM How Oregon Women’s teams would have fared if they’d jumped a year earlier. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 40 Share Posted June 26 Trying to make college coaches' lives a bit easier at Ole Miss and across the board. Ole Miss to benefit from recruiting and staff rule changes OLEHOTTYTODDY.COM The NCAA D1 Council announced several changes to the transfer portal and recruiting for college football and basketball. They also changed the football staff nu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 41 Share Posted June 26 How much will the Michigan O drop in 2024? Michigan’s biggest question for each offensive position group heading into 2024 WWW.MAIZENBREW.COM There are plenty of questions on the offense after key starters at each spot are off to the NFL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 42 Share Posted June 26 Oregon's odds are odds on. Oregon Football: Latest Odds for College Football Playoff, Big Ten Championship WWW.YARDBARKER.COM The last time Oregon made the College Football Playoffs was in 2014. They would beat the Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship and then go on to win the Rose Bowl over Florida... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirklandduck Moderator No. 43 Share Posted June 26 On 6/26/2024 at 11:23 AM, Jon Joseph said: How much will the Michigan O drop in 2024? Michigan’s biggest question for each offensive position group heading into 2024 WWW.MAIZENBREW.COM There are plenty of questions on the offense after key starters at each spot are off to the NFL. When Harbaugh left I originally thought they'd take a big hit on defense but since then I've had to re-evaluate that position since they made a very good hire at DC. The offense however will take a step back, primarily because they're having to replace both QB and the OL....that's a lot to adjust to at once. OBD will have to deal with that in 2025. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 44 Share Posted June 26 SURPRISE! Phil Steele's ten college teams that could surprise in 2024. College football rankings: Phil Steele picks 10 surprise teams in 2024 WWW.SI.COM With the historic expansion of the College Football Playoff to 12 teams this season, the race for the national championship is about to open up in a way it neve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 45 Share Posted June 27 It was 40 years ago today Oklahoma kicked the NCAA away. SCOTUS decision in NCAA v Oklahoma 40 years ago changed college sports WWW.MERCURYNEWS.COM Forty years ago Thursday, the heavyweight football schools won a decisive court case that gave them control of media rights and created the modern landscape. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 46 Share Posted June 27 (edited) The Agatha Christy ranking? Come on 8/31/24! Oregon Ducks football opponents in 2024 ranked by level of intrigue DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Who do you most want to watch Oregon play in 2024? The pumps don't work 'cause the Vandals took the handles. (Thanks, Bob) We are now officially beyond the polling pale. Edited June 27 by Jon Joseph Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 47 Share Posted June 27 No AAU Member, no Tickee. Pro's and con's of Florida State football joining the Big Ten conference CHOPCHAT.COM Pro's and con's of Florida State football joining the Big Ten conference. I'm sorry Sir, you are not on the dance card. You are a Con and not a Pro. Have a nice evening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 48 Share Posted June 30 Connor O'Gara continues with his take on the 12 teams that will be in the 2024-25 playoff field.Here comes The Portal King. Predicting the Playoff: No. 9 seed Ole Miss SATURDAYTRADITION.COM Yes, Ole Miss will have a breakthrough season and get into the first 12-team Playoff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
