NJDuck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted July 15 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! 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. You will always be able to refer to the previous thread for reference. To see the previous thread for this topic click Click Here. This Thread is for News Articles ONLY. You can always start a new thread with any of these articles for discussion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 2 Share Posted July 15 Getting to know the best of the best linebackers in the Big Ten Conference this season Getting to know the best of the best linebackers in the Big Ten DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM A deep dive into the best linebackers that the Oregon Ducks need to know about in the Big Ten Conference this upcoming season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 3 Share Posted July 15 Does Michigan have enough Big Uglies on hand to run last season's O effectively in 2024? https://collegefootballnews.com/college-football/michigan-football-2024-preview-offense-how-fast-can-wolverines-rebuild Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 4 Share Posted July 15 Can the Michigan D match last season's sterling performance? https://collegefootballnews.com/college-football/michigan-football-2024-preview-defense-wolverines-might-be-1-again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 5 Share Posted July 15 EA Sports is showing a whole lot of love for OBD. Best rated teams in EA Sports College Football 25 at launch APPTRIGGER.COM With the release of EA Sports College Football 25 just days away, EA has spent the past couple of days revealing player and team ratings. Naturally, the reveal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 6 Share Posted July 15 Oregon Ducks Quarterback Dillon Gabriel Promises ‘Best Version’ Of Himself To Teammates Oregon Ducks transfer quarterback Dillon Gabriel is determined to give his Oregon teammates the best version of himself in the 2024 college football season. The duel-threat quarterback joins the Ducks with wealth of starting experience, pinpoint accuracy and tantalizing rushing ability. Oregon Ducks Quarterback Dillon Gabriel Promises ‘Best Version’ Of Himself To Team WWW.SI.COM Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel is making his intentions known to his Duck teammates. The nation’s No. 1 transfer... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 7 Share Posted July 16 A century of B1G players. All Big Ten football players ranked among College Football 25 top 100 BUCKEYESWIRE.USATODAY.COM You made it. After eleven long years of going without a college football video game, EA Sports has revived its franchise under the name “College Football 25,” and if you bought an early… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 8 Share Posted July 16 Concerns for Michigan in 2024. Three most concerning positions for Michigan Football ahead of 2024 season WWW.MAIZENBREW.COM There’s a lot to get excited about in 2024, but these positions are of greatest concern. 11/2/24 - Make it so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 9 Share Posted July 16 What do you really think? Longtime commentator believes Lincoln Riley has been a 'disaster' at USC WWW.YARDBARKER.COM One analyst believes Southern Cal made a mistake when it gave head coach Lincoln Riley another chance this offseason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 10 Share Posted July 17 My predictions for Oregon’s 2024 football schedule Here are my predictions for Oregon's 2024 football season My predictions for Oregon’s 2024 football schedule 247SPORTS.COM Here are my predictions for Oregon's 2024 football season 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 11 Share Posted July 17 Getting to know the best cornerbacks in the Big Ten Conference this season It will be a historic season of college football across the nation, with conference realignment and an expanded College Football Playoff shaking up the landscape. It will also be a different season for the Oregon Ducks, who enter the Big Ten Conference for the first time starting on August 1. To help forecast what Dan Lanning and his team will see this year, and preview the opponents on Oregon’s schedule and beyond, we’re going to go through all of the major position groups and detail the players who Duck fans need to know about, and why. Continue below for our full Big Ten CB preview. Getting to know the best of the best OLs in the Big Ten this season DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM A deep dive into the best cornerbacks that the Oregon Ducks need to know about in the Big Ten Conference this upcoming season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 12 Share Posted July 17 On 7/17/2024 at 10:31 AM, NJDuck said: My predictions for Oregon’s 2024 football schedule Here are my predictions for Oregon's 2024 football season My predictions for Oregon’s 2024 football schedule 247SPORTS.COM Here are my predictions for Oregon's 2024 football season Thanks, NJ. Wow! 12-0. But On Paper it is difficult to forecast a loss for Oregon. The two (usual) suspects are Ohio State and at Michigan. And playing 8 games consecutively without a break may at some point take a toll. The odds for the Ohio State game have been interesting to watch. Oregon -1.5 to Ohio State -1.5 and now back to Oregon -1.5. A home game at Autzen is worth more than the traditional 3 points for home games. Taking this into consideration -1.5 is dogging the Ducks and the game is basically a Pick 'Em. It's going to be B1G! REMINDER: B1G Media Days begin on Tuesday, July 23rd, and wrap on July 25th. Danno is scheduled for the 25th. The B1G Network will broadcast the event and ESPN should (?) have a daily wrap-up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 13 Share Posted July 17 Wait until next year! Penn State to host White Out game vs. Washington: Did Nittany Lions get it right? WWW.NYTIMES.COM The White Out game will be on Saturday, Nov. 9, one week after Ohio State travels to Beaver Stadium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 14 Share Posted July 17 The Athletic's Stewart Mandel is Buying Oregon. Mandel’s Mailbag: Would Florida State and Clemson consider the Big 12 after an ACC exit? WWW.NYTIMES.COM Is there a scenario this season where the Group of 5 champion gets the No. 4 seed? Why would Texas fare better in the SEC than Oklahoma? And Selling Utah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 15 Share Posted July 17 (edited) Will X get the square? X factors for college football's top 25 teams in 2024 - ESPN WWW.ESPN.COM We look at the key element that could swing the season for each of our Top 25 teams. Fergie Comin'! Watch Out! Edited July 17 by Jon Joseph Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 16 Share Posted July 17 OBD keeps checking all of the boxes. Talent Tracker: College football's next great QB-WR trios, plus UMass (!) landing a freaky RB recruit - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Which college football program currently has the best quarterback-receiver trio committed? That's a question we're answering today with seven options before we get to our weekly awards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 17 Share Posted July 17 Does winning the battle and losing the war make sense for FSU, and Clemson? The only P2 consensus lock for a P2 invite is North Carolina and Notre Dame if the Irish decide to join a conference. Hayes: Source says FSU’s advisors ‘doing them a disservice’ in fight to leave ACC WWW.SATURDAYDOWNSOUTH.COM A Big Ten source told Matt Hayes that FSU is getting bad advice in its public attempt to leave the ACC and find a new conference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 18 Share Posted July 17 2024's softest conference schedule and recruiting improvement shoud help the Jersey Boys. Hammerin’ the B1G: Examining Rutgers’ ceiling for the 2024 season SATURDAYTRADITION.COM Rutgers will no longer catch teams by surprise, but what is the true ceiling for the Scarlet Knights this fall? Still a long way to go to think about playoff possibilities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 19 Share Posted July 18 (edited) Autzen makes the cut - Top 25 stadium Top 25 college football stadiums - Rose Bowl, Michigan and more - ESPN WWW.ESPN.COM Fourteen of ESPN's college football writers rank the 25 best stadiums in the sport. Who's No. 1, who missed the cut and what makes these stadiums so special? The Rose Bowl? Can't be beat for tradition but for comfort? The SEC with 10 and the B1G with 9, dominate the top 25. For our Georgia fans, Sanford Stadium ranks 18th. No. 1 belongs to LSU (a dirty word in these parts today. Here are the B1G stadia in the top 25. 2. UCLA - Rose Bowl; 3. Michigan Stadium; 5. Penn State's Beaver Stadium; 6. The Other School Up North; 7.Ohio State Stadium; 8. Wisconsin - Camp Randall Stadium; 14. OREGON - Autzen Stadium (loudest per capita!); 16 Nebraska Stadium; 22. USC - Coliseum. In 2024 the Ducks play in Autzen, of course, and in the Rose Bowl, Micigan Stadium, and Camp Randall. It's a Power 2 SEC and B1G Show. Edited July 18 by Jon Joseph Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 20 Share Posted July 18 (edited) Hopefully, OBD will be doing a lot of blow-outing! Which conference plays the most one-score games? SEC oversells competitiveness, Big Ten produces most blowouts - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM A deep dive into the number of one-score games and blowouts for every FBS conference There is a good reason for Bill Connolly calling the B1G top-heavy. There are more blow-out B1G games than in the other P4 and G5 conferences. Edited July 18 by Jon Joseph Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 21 Share Posted July 18 (edited) LSU v USC; Texas at Michigan; Alabama at Wisconsin; and Notre Dame at USC make the B1G OOC 2024 big game list. https://athlonsports.com/college-football/preview-nonconference-matchups-2024-season-texas-longhorns-michigan-wolverines I'm shocked the Oregon game at a Pac-2 school masquerading as a P4 school did not make the list. Rumor has it that a group of rodents suffering malocclusion difficulties disguised as a colony of angry beavers are storming Athlon's headquarters. Athlon rates the B1G OOC schedules in 2024. https://athlonsports.com/college-football/big-ten-football-ranking-2024-nonconference-schedules Edited July 18 by Jon Joseph Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 22 Share Posted July 18 Oregon Ducks Favored in Big Ten: "We Don't Care" Says Michigan Oregon Ducks Football is ready to take on the new Big Ten Conference and chase a league title in year one, but the old guard, Michigan Wolverines, are ready to defend their turf. Oregon Ducks Favored in Big Ten: "We Don't Care" Says Michigan WWW.SI.COM Oregon Ducks Football might be entering the Big Ten Conference among the favorites to win the league, but that doesn't mean the old guard has to like it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 23 Share Posted July 18 I have a hard time believing that the B1G media will rank Oregon ahead of Ohio State this season. Maybe the guy from Ann Arbor will vote Oregon preseason No.1 but If the Columbus beat writer were to do so he be dragged through town behind one of those trucks Bill Walton referred to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 24 Share Posted July 19 Our man, Jabbar Muhammad is underrated. 6 Underrated Players Poised to Outshine Their EA Sports College Football 25 Rating BLEACHERREPORT.COM In the days leading up to the release of EA Sports College Football 25, the company unveiled the initial 100 highest-rated players in the game. And several of… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 25 Share Posted July 19 Big Ten Media Days preview: Sherrone Moore, Oregon newcomers among Day 3 storylines Big Ten Media Days preview: Sherrone Moore, Oregon newcomers among Day 3 storylines WWW.FOXSPORTS.COM Will Michigan be able to keep things rolling under Sherrone Moore? Can Oregon challenge the traditional Big Ten powers? Here are the top storylines to watch from Day 3 of Big Ten Media Days. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 26 Share Posted July 19 A Michigan board's take on a B1G out-of-conference game. Are the Longhorns all that? Are the Wolverines playoff contenders? It's only the 2nd game of the season but that will not keep us fans from projecting the game results into December. These games are fun but I prefer to see Texas in the PO and not in Week 2. What to Expect When the Texas Longhorns face Michigan football GBMWOLVERINE.COM Wolverines fans have heard the song and dance from their critics for years, that they walk through a cupcake schedule to begin each year before going into confe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 27 Share Posted July 19 Will 2024 be a B1G battle of the Os? Looks like it on paper but games are not won on paper. Emerging Defensive Star is Ohio State's Surprise 'X-Factor' in 2024 FACTORYOFSADNESS.CO Ohio State football has understandably massive expectations, desperate to return to the expanded College Football Playoff under Ryan Day after a trio of 11-2 se Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 28 Share Posted July 19 Getting to know the best of the best safeties in the Big Ten Conference this season Getting to know the best of the best safeties in the Big Ten Conference this season DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Big Ten features elite athletes at the safety position and they’ll have to be against the QB talent they’ll face this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 29 Share Posted July 19 2 reasons why Michigan will not win the B1G in 2024. OREGON and Ohio State. Three reasons Michigan can win the Big Ten for the fourth year in a row WWW.MAIZENBREW.COM Michigan may look different this season, but it still has the potential to win the Big Ten again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 30 Share Posted July 20 (edited) The B1G's best players in 2024 from College Football News. https://collegefootballnews.com/college-football/2024-preseason-all-big-ten-team-college-football-news-preview 1st Team O - Dillon Gabriel, Tez Johnson, and the 2 C's at OT, Conerly and Cornelius. 1st Team D - Jordan Burch and Jabbar Muhammad. Today's CFB. 5 of the 6 1st team guys are transfers: one, Cornelius, from FCS Rhode Island. Edited July 20 by Jon Joseph Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 31 Share Posted July 20 Ranking Oregon's position groups ahead of the start of fall camp Oregon's position groups ranked from best to worst entering fall camp Ranking Oregon's position groups ahead of the start of fall camp 247SPORTS.COM Oregon's position groups ranked from best to worst entering fall camp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 32 Share Posted July 20 ESPN identifies the biggest question mark for each Top 25 team entering fall ESPN identifies the biggest question mark for each Top 25 team entering fall - On3 WWW.ON3.COM . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 33 Share Posted July 20 After the obligatory bow down to the SEC, PFF ranks the Ducks OL the 5th best in CFB. College Football: The top 10 offensive lines in the country WWW.PFF.COM Unlike the other position groups we’ve ranked so far, the strength of an offensive line is dependent on the quality of all the starters rather than just one or two stars. Here are the 10 best offensive... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 34 Share Posted July 20 We're Number One! College Football: The top 10 receiving corps in the country WWW.PFF.COM Max Chadwick breaks down the top-10 receiving corps in college football entering the 2024 season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 35 Share Posted July 21 B1G Media Days will soon be here. Hammerin’ the B1G: 7 Big Ten Media Days storylines I am most interested in SATURDAYTRADITION.COM Big Ten Media Days is right around the corner with some new faces this summer. These storylines will be front and center in Indianapolis. No. 3 - Does anyone know where Eugen is located? Kind of sounds like the name of an energy drink. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 36 Share Posted July 21 Can't catch ... The Galloping Ghost. 2024 marks 100th anniversary of an iconic Big Ten football moment SPORTS.YAHOO.COM Red Grange of Illinois delivered one of football's greatest single-game performances versus Michigan in 1924. Lot of traditions in the B1G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 37 Share Posted July 21 Look Back and please change the crummy format come 2026. College Football Playoff will 'evaluate' 12-team format in January - On3 WWW.ON3.COM The College Football Playoff will "evaluate" every aspect of the 12-team bracket in January after the national championship, executive director Rich Clark told On3. Seeding teams higher than ranked and giving them 1st round-byes. Giving the 5-seed a home game against a G5 that may not be ranked in the AP Poll top 25 opponent with the 6-seed playing a top 10 P4 opponent. No other post-season tournament is this messed up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 38 Share Posted July 21 The Best Returning Big Ten Receivers For 2024 Year In And Year Out, The Big Ten Receivers Are Among The Best In The Nation. This Year Is No Different As We Look At The Top Pass-Catchers. The Best Returning Big Ten Receivers for 2024 - Last Word on College Football LASTWORDONSPORTS.COM Year in and year out, the Big Ten receivers are among the best in the nation. This year is no different as we look at the top... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 39 Share Posted July 21 11 position battles to follow as Oregon Ducks head into 2024 fall camp Oregon Ducks position battles to watch play out in 2024 fall camp DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM A look at some of the most intriguing position battles we are excited to watch play out during the Oregon Ducks 2024 fall camp in... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 40 Share Posted July 21 Assessing how things stack up for the UO football program entering the start of preseason camp July 31. QUARTERBACK SIDEARM Integrations GODUCKS.COM Assessing how things stack up for the UO football program entering the start of preseason camp July 31. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 41 Share Posted July 21 Ranking Oregon's position groups ahead of the start of fall camp Oregon's position groups ranked from best to worst entering fall camp Ranking Oregon's position groups ahead of the start of fall camp 247SPORTS.COM Oregon's position groups ranked from best to worst entering fall camp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smith72 Moderator No. 42 Share Posted July 22 Interesting record versus each of the upcoming opponents. Oregon's all-time head-to-head history with each 2024 opponent 247SPORTS.COM Oregon head-to-head history with each 2024 opponent #1 for me is to beat Boise State! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 43 Share Posted July 22 Oregon Ducks Football: 5 Fall Camp Competition Battles The Oregon Ducks are about to kickoff fall football camp. Here are five position battles to watch at quarterback, wide receiver, running back, cornerback and defensive line. Oregon Ducks Football: 5 Fall Camp Competition Battles WWW.SI.COM The Oregon Ducks are just a few days away from the start of fall camp. With a host of some incredibly talented football players on... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 44 Share Posted July 22 Heard on B1G Today on BTN. THE B1G has 6.4 Million living alumni; I believe this number is without the 4 newbies. Puddles is flying into truly B1G territory. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
