NJDuck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted September 3 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 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 September 3 Reported by Jon Joseph: Week 2 AP Poll - Ducks Drop to No. 7 NCAA College Football Rankings: AP Top 25 Football Poll APNEWS.COM The official page for the AP Top 25 college football poll, a tradition since 1936. Keep up to date and view the latest ranking updates each week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 3 Share Posted September 3 Reported by Jon Joseph: WEEK 2 AP Poll Playoff - Sugar Bowl - No. 1 Georgia vs. 9 OREGON at 8 Ole Miss Peach Bowl - No. 4 Miami vs. 12 Boise State at 5 Texas ........................................................................................................... Rose Bowl - No. 2 Ohio State vs. 10 Penn State at 7 Notre Dame Fiesta Bowl - No. 3 Utah vs. 11 Missouri at 6 Alabama 5 SEC, 3 B1G, 1 ACC, B12, G5, and Independent 3 SEC teams and Notre Dame host 1st-Round games. The B1G does not host a game. If Oregon wins at Ole Miss the Ducks play Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. The above is why OBDers should cheer for B1G teams. BUST THE BRONCOS! CFP Bracket Watch: Georgia, Ohio State, Utah and Miami are top seeds using AP Top 25 after Week 1 APNEWS.COM The college football season opened with plenty of excitement, but few surprises as ranked teams mostly plowed through overmatched opponents. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 4 Share Posted September 3 Reported by Jon Joseph: WEEK 2 AP Poll Reactions - That Are Over? Top 10 Overreactions from Week 1 of 2024 College Football Season BLEACHERREPORT.COM Although there has been only one week (and change) of college football, that won't stop the declarations from taking shape. One game, for many, is plenty. For… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 5 Share Posted September 22 Oregon moves up a spot to No. 8 in latest AP Poll following bye week The Oregon Ducks moved to No. 8 in most recent AP Poll after not playing a game over the weekend. Oregon moves up a spot to No. 8 in latest AP Poll following bye week 247SPORTS.COM The Oregon Ducks moved to No. 8 in most recent AP Poll after not playing a game over the weekend. Coaches Poll top 25: Miami in top 10, Missouri falls after 2OT win vs. Vanderbilt in college football rankings BYU and Illinois make their debuts in the Coaches Poll after upset wins Coaches Poll top 25: Miami in top 10, Missouri falls after 2OT win vs. Vanderbilt in college football rankings - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM BYU and Illinois make their debuts in the Coaches Poll after upset wins Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 6 Share Posted September 29 Oregon sits at No. 6 in both sites. Georgia (3-1) sits at No. 5. Oregon moves up in US LBM Coaches poll after convincing win at UCLA Oregon moves up in US LBM Coaches poll after convincing win at UCLA DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Oregon moved up one spot in the US LBM Coaches poll on Sunday. AP TOP 25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL POLL NCAA College Football Rankings: AP Top 25 Football Poll APNEWS.COM The official page for the AP Top 25 college football poll, a tradition since 1936. Keep up to date and view the latest ranking updates each week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 7 Share Posted October 6 College Football Rankings Both AP and Coaches Polls have the Ducks at No. 3 2024 College Football Rankings - ESPN WWW.ESPN.COM Find the 2024 NCAAF rankings on ESPN, including the Coaches and AP poll for the top 25 NCAAF teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 8 Share Posted October 15 College Football Power Rankings: How did the top 25 look in Week 7? Here's the latest top 25 from our college football experts, who provide their insight on each team's Week 7 performance. No. 1 Texas Longhorns Previous ranking: 3 The Longhorns are 6-0 for the first time since 2009, and they've trailed for only 3½ minutes this year (after Oklahoma's first-quarter field goal on Saturday). They've lost multiple running backs, including leading returning rusher from last year CJ Baxter, to season-ending injuries. And of course, starting quarterback Quinn Ewers missed 2½ games with an oblique injury only to see backup Arch Manning star in his place, yet there has been no hint of a quarterback controversy. ESPN's FPI gives Texas a 61% chance of winning the SEC and a 32.8% chance to win the national championship, by far the best odds in the country. The Longhorns have survived injuries, adversity, a road trip to Michigan and the annual test in Dallas against Oklahoma. At this point, their biggest obstacle is handling the expectations and the pressure, beginning with Saturday's game against No. 5 Georgia, one of the most anticipated games of the season before a very manageable stretch at Vanderbilt, home against Florida, at Arkansas and home against Kentucky. If the Longhorns can walk the tightrope to get there, the Nov. 30 game at Texas A&M will be one of the most heated in the history of the rivalry, returning after 13 seasons with what would appear right now to be a lot on the line for both teams. -- Dave Wilson No. 2 Oregon Ducks Previous ranking: 2 The Ducks took a major step toward advancing to the playoff and, potentially, the Big Ten championship in their first year in the league. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel and the Oregon offense were spectacular in the 32-31 victory over second-ranked Ohio State. Wideouts Evan Stewart and Tez Johnson showed they can make plays downfield against anyone. Jordan James ran tough between the tackles to keep the Oregon running game rolling. And Gabriel underscored why he should be on the short list of Heisman Trophy contenders. The Ducks still have to travel to Michigan on Nov. 2. But otherwise, Oregon should be heavy favorites to win its other five remaining games. With a talented offense finding its groove, the Ducks are looking like legitimate national title contenders. -- Jake Trotter No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes Previous ranking: 1 The controversial offensive pass interference penalty on receiver Jeremiah Smith and quarterback Will Howard's inexplicable decision to slide on the final play consumed the oxygen in Ohio State's postgame news conference. Yet the biggest reason the Buckeyes ultimately lost 32-31 at Oregon? Their defense got torched. The Ducks could've easily scored 20 more points. Oregon missed a 43-yard field goal, came up with only three points off two drives that reached the 2-yard line, missed a pair of point-after tries and then had a spitting penalty that caused it to settle for a field goal. The Buckeyes didn't force a turnover, didn't record a sack and couldn't slow Oregon's running game. All-America cornerback Denzel Burke had a particularly rough night in man coverage. Ohio State's season is far from over. But the Buckeyes will have to be much better defensively moving forward after failing their first big test. -- Trotter College Football Power Rankings: How did the top 25 look in Week 7? - ESPN WWW.ESPN.COM Our college football experts break down how each top 25 team performed in Week 7. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 9 Share Posted October 20 Oregon Ducks Take Over Top Spot in US LBM Coaches Poll in Week 9 How ironic is it that it would be the Georgia Bulldogs to propel Dan Lanning’s Oregon Ducks to this position? For the first time since 2012, Oregon will be the No. 1 in the country in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The Ducks moved up to the top spot after watching UGA go into Austin and methodically dismantle the No. 1 Texas Longhorns 30-15 after taking a commanding 23-0 halftime lead. Who knows how often Lanning communicates with his own coaching boss Kirby Smart, but a quick thank you text might be appropriate here. The Ducks are now 7-0 and will be favored in the vast majority of the games. Oregon was also ranked No. 1 when they had a perfect 12-0 season in 2010. Oregon is still riding high after its win over Ohio State. The Ducks have already shown they can move on with the schedule with a dominating 35-0 victory over Purdue. A team such as Alabama proved that it couldn’t do the same thing. The Crimson Tide defeated Georgia and then went on the road the very next week only to lose to Vanderbilt. Here’s the entire Top 25 US LBM Coaches poll. Oregon Ducks football takes over No. 1 spot in US LBM Coaches Poll DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM For the first time since 2012, the Oregon Ducks rank atop the college football world. AP Top 25 poll: Oregon moves to No. 1 in college football rankings for first time since 2012 The Ducks are No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll college football rankings for just the ninth time in school history AP Top 25 poll: Oregon moves to No. 1 in college football rankings for first time since 2012 - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM The Ducks are No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll college football rankings for just the ninth time in school history Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 10 Share Posted October 27 Oregon remains No. 1 in US LBM Coaches poll after dominating Illinois It was a foregone conclusion that the Oregon Ducks football team would remain No. 1 in the latest US LBM Coaches poll. Took 53 out 54 first place votes.. Oregon remains No. 1 in US LBM Coaches poll after dominating Illinois DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Oregon remains No. 1 in US LBM Coaches poll after dominating Illinois 38-9 on Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 11 Share Posted October 27 Oregon holds strong at No. 1 in AP Poll, owns 61 of 62 first-place votes The Oregon Ducks remain at No. 1 in the most recent AP Poll after beating Illinois 38-9 on Saturday. Oregon holds strong at No. 1 in AP Poll, owns 61 of 62 first-place votes 247SPORTS.COM The Oregon Ducks remain at No. 1 in the most recent AP Poll after beating Illinois 38-9 on Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 12 Share Posted November 10 Oregon remains unanimous No. 1 team in most recent AP Poll The Oregon Ducks remain at No. 1 in the most recent AP Poll after beating Maryland by 21 points on Saturday. Oregon remains unanimous No. 1 team in most recent AP Poll 247SPORTS.COM The Oregon Ducks remain at No. 1 in the most recent AP Poll after beating Maryland by 21 points on Saturday. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 13 Share Posted November 11 How About 4 B1G Teams in the Top 5! AP Top 25: Oregon remains No. 1 as Big Ten grabs 4 of top 5 spots; Georgia, Miami out of top 10 APNEWS.COM Oregon is the No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll for the fourth straight week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 14 Share Posted November 11 Buhler! Buhler! The Fansided Buhler, + Not THE Bueller. AP Top 25: 3 teams who will be higher in College Football Playoff rankings, 3 lower FANSIDED.COM With the College Football Playoff rankings now being released, the AP Top 25 Poll is no longer as important as it had been earlier in the season. Even though th Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 15 Share Posted November 12 Where Do They Find These Guys? Indiana plays Ohio State on 11/23, not this Saturday. This Saturday Indiana is off and Ohio State plays Northwestern in Wrigley Field. And No. 1 Oregon would play in the Rose Bowl Not The Sugar Bowl where Texas would play. Even if the top seeded teams had their choice of 2nd round bowl sites, why would No. 1 Oregon opt to play in New Orleans instead of in Pasadena. This is not a secret, the PO Poobahs have explicitly stated: B1G to the Rose; SEC to the Sugar; ACC to the Peach; B12 or G5 rep if seeded 4th, to the Fiesta. I hope that experiencing puberty will not be too B1G of a shock for Ethan (Perhaps He's) Stone(d)? Big Ten bowl projections after Week 11: Does an 11-1 Indiana make the Playoff? SATURDAYTRADITION.COM Big Ten bowl projections following an eventful Week 11. Enquiring minds want to know: Would Mr. FishDuck allow Ethan to volunteer to write for the Forum? Is this guy being paid by Saturday Tradition? Bag the Badgers! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck No. 16 Share Posted November 12 On 11/11/2024 at 5:14 PM, Jon Joseph said: Enquiring minds want to know: Would Mr. FishDuck allow Ethan to volunteer to write for the Forum? Is this guy being paid by Saturday Tradition? Ethan at work 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 17 Share Posted November 12 OBD Brothers and Sisters, Can I Get an AMEN! I understand folks questioning Indiana's schedule but Texas has defeated one team, Vanderbilt, with a winning record. It's next best win is against 5-5 Michigan. Georgia, Texas and the folly of ranking teams by number of losses WWW.NYTIMES.COM Georgia should arguably be ranked above Texas given the Dawgs' stacked resume. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 18 Share Posted Sunday at 11:23 PM Oregon remains unanimous No. 1 team in latest AP Poll after tight victory over Wisconsin The Oregon Ducks remain at No. 1 in the most recent AP Poll after taking down Wisconsin on the road by three points on Saturday. Oregon remains unanimous No. 1 team in latest AP Poll after tight victory over Wisconsin 247SPORTS.COM The Oregon Ducks remain at No. 1 in the most recent AP Poll after taking down Wisconsin on the road by three points on Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
