NJDuck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted February 21 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 February 21 Oregon's Makhi Hughes named a top five returning running back in college football After seeing RB Jordan James head to the NFL, Oregon landed one of the best backs in the portal with Makhi Hughes out of Tulane. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/makhi-hughes-oregon-ducks-football-returning-running-back-pff-ranking-245984350/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 3 Share Posted February 21 Ranking Big Ten offenses ahead of the 2025 season Ranking Big Ten offenses ahead of the 2025 season DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Ranking every offense in the Big Ten as we look forward to the 2025 college football season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 4 Share Posted February 21 PFF Sees Elite Breakout Potential in Dynamic Oregon Tight End Kenyon Sadiq PFF Sees Elite Breakout Potential in Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq WWW.ON3.COM Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq has the college football world buzzing as one of the most gifted players at his position in 2025. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 5 Share Posted February 21 Ranking each Big Ten team's projected tight end starter in 2025 Ranking each Big Ten team's projected tight end starter in 2025 DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Rankings the projected starting tight end from each Big Ten school ahead of the 2025 college football season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 6 Share Posted February 21 Big Ten football 2025 conference championship odds: Four-team race of early frontrunners emerges Which Big Ten team tops the list of conference champion favorites for next season? https://247sports.com/longformarticle/big-ten-football-2025-conference-championship-odds-four-team-race-of-early-frontrunners-emerges-245885202/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 7 Share Posted February 21 The Athletic Predicts B1G Friday Night Football Games. Week 8 - 10/ 17/25 - OBD at Rutgers - Week 7 - OBD vs Indiana/ Rutgers at UW. A far-go for both teams. Week 13 - 11/17/25 - USC at OBD Week 12 - OBD vs. Minnesota/ USC vs. Iowa I know OBD and Rob are still the new kids on the block but Rob may want to respectfully inquire why Michigan does not have to play on Friday night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 8 Share Posted February 21 Nebraska cancels dates with Tennessee. USC and Ole Miss mutually agreed to cancel a home-and-home series with the first game scheduled to be played in LA in 2025. https://collegefootballnews.com/news/nebraska-tennessee-cancel-football-series-reason The Cornhusker's Can't Spin out of THIS. Nebraska isn't running from Tennessee. It's following Indiana's College Football Playoff path SPORTS.YAHOO.COM There's no other way to look at it: Nebraska dropping Tennessee isn't about reduced stadium capacity. It's about easing College Football Playoff path Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 9 Share Posted February 21 VEGAS! Where are we going to float the DUCK? The Pool in Front of Bellagio? Big Ten Media Days to be held in Las Vegas, conference announces SATURDAYTRADITION.COM Big Ten announces that 2025 Football Media Days will be held in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay on The Strip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 10 Share Posted February 21 Potential Football Champ Game Changes. SEC, Big Ten Discussing Conference Title Game Format Changes, Play-Ins for CFP BLEACHERREPORT.COM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 11 Share Posted February 21 Redshirt Review: Oregon defensive lineman Tionne Gray The majority of Oregon's 2024 recruiting class used redshirted last season. That includes defensive lineman Tionne Gray. Here's where we think things stand with him after one year at Oregon. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregon-football-defensive-lineman-tionne-gray-ducks-football-2024-245990108/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 12 Share Posted February 22 Dee-Fence! It's Josh Neel, so corrections have to be made. Wisconsin's Luke Fickell did not sign up for a long extension.' As is typical for all head coaches at Wisconsin, Fickell was extended for one season. UCLA's Carlos Schweisenger, a former walk-on has left the Bruins building and is projected to go in the 3rd round of the 2025 NFL draft. The Illinois D should be in the top 5 and not ranked 11th. 18 of the 22 starters in 2024 return for Illinois in 2025. In the bowl game vs. South Carolina, with all hands on deck for both teams, Illinois shut down a prolific Gamecocks offense. Michigan No. 8? Yes, the Wolverines lose a lot of D talent to the NFL but Michigan has a Blue Chip roster, and as shown in the bowl game vs. Bama, there are many talented players ready to step up in 2025. No. 6 Minnesota lost its quality DC to Miami. Will his replacement keep the Gophers D playing at a high level? OBD no. 3 and Penn State No. 4? I hope so but the Oregon D was missing in action vs. Penn State and Ohio State in the last two games of 2024-25 and the Nits stepped up with NIL money to keep draft-eligible D players in Happy Valley. Indiana, 2nd? Come On Man. The Hoosiers again play against thin-air OOC but play Oregon, Iowa, and Penn State on the road, and a ranked Illinois team in Bloomington. Ohio State No. 1? Perhaps, but many of the guys who played D for the champion Buckeyes are headed to the League and DC Jim Knowles is 'going home' to Penn State. So, for what it's worth? Ranking Big Ten defenses ahead of the 2025 season DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Ranking every defense in the Big Ten as we look forward to the 2025 college football season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 13 Share Posted February 23 Most Intriguing 2025 B1G Out of Conference Games. (Cover your eyes for Penn State.) Every Big Ten Team's Most Intriguing Non-Conference Game of 2025. SATURDAYBLITZ.COM The 2024 season was a smashing success for the Big Ten conference. The Big Ten boldly staked its claim as the premier conference in college football, putting fo 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 14 Share Posted February 24 Oregon QB Dante Moore turns heads with offseason workout tape Oregon QB Dante Moore turns heads with offseason workout tape DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore turned heads with a workout video featuring 5-star freshman WR Dakorien Moore. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 15 Share Posted February 24 Redshirt Review: Oregon wide receiver Jack Ressler The majority of Oregon's 2024 recruiting class used redshirted last season. That includes wide receiver Jack Ressler. Here's where we think things stand with him after one year at Oregon. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregon-football-wide-receiver-jack-ressler-ducks-football-2024-246126743/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 16 Share Posted February 25 Oregon showing three of the ten on this list. See who it is and their rankings. Big Ten college football transfer portal rankings: 10 best newcomers for 2025 season These incoming transfers are poised to shake up the Big Ten. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/longformarticle/big-ten-college-football-transfer-portal-rankings-10-best-newcomers-for-2025-season-245649383 / Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 17 Share Posted February 25 O-Line Coach Cutter Leftwich, 'Come On Back!' https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/cutter-leftwich-oregon-ducks-football-offensive-line-coach-246175633/?utm_source=247Sports%20Newsletter&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=2502 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 18 Share Posted February 26 Redshirt Review: Oregon running back Da'Jaun Riggs The majority of Oregon's 2024 recruiting class used redshirted last season. That includes running back Da'Jaun Riggs. Here's where we think things stand with him after one year at Oregon. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregon-football-running-back-dajaun-riggs-ducks-football-2024-246169300/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 19 Share Posted February 26 OBD is on the CBS CBB radar. OK with ME. Trotter's 10 Trends: Historic upset brewing in Big East DPOY race; which offenses are trending up, down - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM A new Oregon lineup that deserves more run, pick-and-roll defenses to avoid and target and defenses trending up or down are among top trends Isaac Trotter is tracking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 20 Share Posted February 26 Redshirt Review: Oregon tight end A.J. Pugliano The majority of Oregon's 2024 recruiting class used redshirted last season. That includes tight end A.J. Pugliano. Here's where we think things stand with him after one year at Oregon. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregon-football-tight-end-aj-pugliano-ducks-football-2024-246216492/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 21 Share Posted February 27 Trojans in a Tail Spin. Oh, the irony! SC was the first to jump the Pac-12 ship with the UCLA Bruins soon following suit. Which two B1G coaches have whined about B1G travel? Hint, not Dana Altman, Danny Sprinkle, or the women basketball coaches. Big USC rally falls short vs Ohio State, Trojans lose 6 of last 7 TROJANSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Trojans have now dropped 6 of 7 games. Their Big Ten Tournament hopes are in a perilous situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 22 Share Posted February 27 Redshirt Review: Oregon quarterback Luke Moga The majority of Oregon's 2024 recruiting class used redshirted last season. That includes quarterback Luke Moga. Here's where we think things stand with him after one year at Oregon. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregon-football-quarterback-luke-moga-ducks-football-2024-246260398/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 23 Share Posted February 28 B1G Win for Michigan with a Shot at the Fighting Dabo's. The Maize and Blue is stepping up with B1G NIL money. https://athlonsports.com/college/clemson-tigers/big-ten-lands-a-bear-on-the-o-line-snags-elite-clemson-prospect Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 24 Share Posted February 28 Redshirt Review: Oregon offensive lineman Trent Ferugson The majority of Oregon's 2024 recruiting class used redshirted last season. That includes offensive lineman Trent Ferugson. Here's where we think things stand with him after one year at Oregon. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregon-football-oregon-offensive-lineman-trent-ferugson-ducks-football-2024-246301822/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 25 Share Posted March 2 Yep, TOSU Had a few DUDES Ohio State RBs show off absurd talent with combine performances WWW.YARDBARKER.COM On Saturday, Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson reminded everyone of Ohio State's embarrassment of riches at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 26 Share Posted March 2 This Hockey Game was B1G - 92,000 Fit in the Shoe! Columbus Blue Jackets' first outdoor game draws second-highest NHL outdoor attendance SPORTS.YAHOO.COM According to the NHL, a crowd of over 92K showed up Saturday night to watch the Blue Jackets play the Detroit Red Wings at Ohio State's 'Horseshoe.' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 27 Share Posted March 2 Offseason winners in college football: 10 programs off to fast starts ahead of 2025 season With spring practices ramping up soon, a number of college football programs have set themselves up for success in 2025 Offseason winners in college football: 10 programs off to fast starts ahead of 2025 season - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM With spring practices ramping up soon, a number of college football programs have set themselves up for success in 2025 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 28 Share Posted March 3 Oregon Athletics: Men's Basketball Wins Fifth Straight, Oregon Wins Another Big Ten Title Oregon Athletics: Men's Basketball Wins Fifth Straight, Oregon Wins Another Big Ten Title - On3 WWW.ON3.COM There was a lot of activity in the Oregon athletics world. Some big wins for several programs including a Big Ten title. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 29 Share Posted March 7 If Big Ten, SEC programs want to keep fans engaged, they should move to 10-game conference schedules Marquee nonconference games and spring games are in danger, so keep fans interested with annual contempt If Big Ten, SEC programs want to keep fans engaged, they should move to 10-game conference schedules - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Marquee nonconference games and spring games are in danger, so keep fans interested with annual contempt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 30 Share Posted March 9 Updated National Championship Odds: Ohio State, Oregon Ducks, Texas Longhorns Battle Latest betting odds for the 2025-26 college football National Championship. Who will win the College Football Playoff next season? The Ohio State Buckeyes, Oregon Ducks, and Texas Longhorns are tied at the top with the Georgia Bulldogs close behind. Updated National Championship Odds: Ohio State, Oregon Ducks, Texas Longhorns Battle WWW.SI.COM After winning the first ever 12-team College Football Playoff, the Ohio State Buckeyes and coach Ryan Day are the favorites to defend their national championshi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 31 Share Posted March 9 Oregon Ducks Defensive Back Nikko Reed's Stock Rising Before NFL Draft? Oregon Ducks defensive back Nikko Reed has reportedly started to catch the eye of teams ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. He reportedly has a top-30 visit with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. How early will Reed be drafted? Oregon Ducks Defensive Back Nikko Reed's Stock Rising Before NFL Draft? WWW.SI.COM The Oregon Ducks have a handful of notable players expected to hear their name called in the 2025 NFL Draft next month but one under-the-radar guy might be risi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 32 Share Posted March 12 Saturday Traditions take on the B1G Basketball Tournament. Big Ten Tournament 2025: Preview, odds, picks to win in Indianapolis SATURDAYTRADITION.COM Big Ten Tournament action gets underway on Wednesday. Can Illinois defend its tournament crown or will a wide-open field induce some drama. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 33 Share Posted March 14 Amateur Athletics, Right? Board Of Trustees Approves 'West Shore Home Field At Beaver Stadium' For $50 Million Gift | Onward State ONWARDSTATE.COM West Shore Home, a home remodeling business based out of Pennsylvania, is owned by a Penn Stater and has previously financially supported Penn State Athletics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 34 Share Posted March 16 National Analyst Predicts Oregon Ducks to Win National Championship In ‘Near Future’ The Oregon Ducks have been one of the most successful programs in college football over the last 10 to 20 years, but have come up short in their quest to win a national title. Does coach Dan Lanning have Oregon on track to one day reverse that trend? National Analyst Predicts Oregon Ducks to Win National Championship In ‘Near Future’ WWW.SI.COM The Oregon Ducks have one of the winningest programs in all of college football over the past two decades. Despite this, they have not yet won the ultimate priz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 35 Share Posted March 17 Oregon Ducks Running Back Makhi Hughes: Biggest Transfer Portal Addition? The Oregon Ducks reeled in one of the best transfer portal running backs in the country over the offseason. Makhi Hughes will be headlining a new-look Oregon backfield, thanks to the departure of the team's leading rusher Jordan James. Oregon Ducks Running Back Makhi Hughes: Biggest Transfer Portal Addition? WWW.SI.COM The running back position is a valuable one in Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein's scheme. Thats's why the Oregon Ducks made a major splash over the offse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 36 Share Posted March 18 Texas Gets the Props but this is A Great Achievement for Oregon Athletics. Texas is one of three schools to make the CFP, MBB & WBB Tournaments, and VB Tournament HOOKEMHEADLINES.COM The Longhorns are a perennial athletic program. However, this year has been even better than one could imagine for Texas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 37 Share Posted March 18 CBS Sports Names the B1G 2025 Football Playoff Contenders - Who are the Big Ten's College Football Playoff contenders in 2025? Surprise team joins list of usual suspects - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Ohio State and Penn State will always be in good position, but another team has the juice to make a run Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 38 Share Posted March 18 Hey Coach, how are fixed for blades? And about that suit versus the NCAA? Indiana announces Darian DeVries as next men’s basketball coach SATURDAYTRADITION.COM Indiana has officially announced the hiring of Darian DeVries as its next men's basketball coach, replacing Mike Woodson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 39 Share Posted March 19 A B1G Spring Preview from Athlon. Big Ten Football Spring 2025 Preview: Storylines, Players, Position Battles to Watch https://athlonsports.com/college-football/big-ten-football-spring-2025-preview-storylines-players-position-battles-to-watch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 40 Share Posted March 20 A Mahki Hughes Break Out in 2025? I hope so. Breakout player for every top 25 college football team - ESPN WWW.ESPN.COM A look at the players who can might make a critical difference for their teams in 2025. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 41 Share Posted March 24 Wisconsin Women Win NCAA Ice Hockey Championship - 4-3 Over Ohio State in OT Wisconsin wins the 2025 NC women's hockey championship WWW.NCAA.COM The 2025 NCAA Women's Ice Hockey Championship will feature 11 teams competing for the national title. The tournament kicks off with regional matchups on March 15, leading to the Frozen Four in... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 42 Share Posted March 24 Penn State Wins the Men's NCAA Wrestling Championship - 4 in-a-row for PSU! Penn State wins the 2025 NCAA DI men's wrestling team title WWW.NCAA.COM Complete results from the 2025 NCAA DI men's wrestling tournament Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 43 Share Posted March 25 Athlon's B1G Spring Take. https://athlonsports.com/college-football/big-ten-football-spring-2025-preview-storylines-players-position-battles-to-watch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 44 Share Posted Tuesday at 04:02 PM ESPN Looks at Too Early Top 25 Teams - Strengths and weaknesses for every WTE Top 25 college football team - ESPN WWW.ESPN.COM Our college football reporters break down strengths and weaknesses for every team in the WTE Top 25. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 45 Share Posted Wednesday at 03:44 PM Coach Izzo Pounds the Portal Timing. The NCAA Doesn't Know the Dates of the Tournament? Tom Izzo goes on fiery rant on transfer portal opening in middle of NCAA Tournament - On3 WWW.ON3.COM On Tuesday, Tom Izzo railed against the idea of worrying about the transfer portal while his team is still dancing in March Madness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 46 Share Posted Wednesday at 04:31 PM New B1G men's CBB Coaches at Indiana, Iowa, and Minnesota. All three hires get an A- from On3. 2025 coaching carousel: Grading every high-major college hire WWW.ON3.COM Check out the way-too-early grades for every high-major coaching hire in college basketball during the 2025 offseason. Here's more on the new hires from Yahoo. Big Ten Basketball Coaching Carousel: News and Rumors SPORTS.YAHOO.COM Indiana, Iowa, and Minnesota make new hires plus rumors on Maryland and UCLA potential openings? These hires, a coach from Drake, Colorado State, and the West Virginia coach one season removed from the G5, along with Sean Miller from Xavier to Texas, further evidence the rise of the Power conferences and former Tournament Cinderellas losing their glass slippers. (West Virginia is a Power 4 program, of course, but how often does the job at Blue Blood Indiana come up?) The deniers believe an all-Power 4 Tournament Sweet 16 in 2024-25 is an outlier. I disagree. Follow the conference consolidation, a/k/a follow the money. Including the money available for coach's salaries, NIL, and direct payment to players if the House settlement is approved. The Drakes and Colorado States will find it difficult to come up with $20M in direct payments, and the successful Power 4 NIL consortiums are not going away. Speaking of going away. Why do Power 4 football and basketball need the NCAA? The NCAA has nothing to do with the football post-season and if the G6 is on the decline in basketball, why not a P4 plus Big East (the BE is rumored to be joining the ACC for basketball) and G6 champs tournament (85 total teams) with a geographically sound field of 36 teams. San Francisco would not host a regional made up of Florida, Maryland, Arkansas, and Texas Tech. 1st round games could be played on campus. The rule book would be streamlined, and uniformly and timely enforced. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 47 Share Posted Wednesday at 05:30 PM B1G QB battles for OBD, Maryland, and Michigan. College football QB battles to watch in spring: Alabama, Notre Dame, Michigan among contenders in focus - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Several College Football Playoff contenders are among the teams with high-profile battles at quarterback Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 48 Share Posted Wednesday at 11:46 PM CBS with B1G Football Announcer News - Davis Replaces Danielson in 2026 - Gary Danielson sets retirement as CBS Sports college football analyst; Charles Davis to take over in 2026 - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Danielson has spent the last two decades of his 36-year sports broadcasting career with CBS Sports Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 49 Share Posted Wednesday at 11:52 PM Hawkeyes a PO Contender? Iowa Hawkeyes football, Kirk Ferentz emerge as team not to 'write off' as playoff contender in 2025 WWW.SPORTINGNEWS.COM If the Iowa Hawkeyes can have consistency at quarterback this fall, one ESPN analyst pegs them as a team to watch in the Big Ten title and College Football Playoff discussion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
