2025 is priming up to be a coaching carousel, the likes of which we have never seen. Many of Oregon’s opponents might make a change, which, of course, could affect the Ducks moving forward. UW’s Jed Fisch has ties to UCLA. If he bolts to the Bruins, will the Huskies replace him with a winner or a loser? Lincoln Riley ...

Crazy Coaching Carousel Could Seriously Affect Ducks

Wisconsin is giving Fickell another season. That came out yesterday.

I don't think Smith is welcome back in Corvallis.

There are many good, young OC's out there right now who could replace Stein. Namely, Jordan Davis (UNT), Landon Koepple (TX State), and John David Baker (ECU). They all have top rated offenses in CFB.

Josh Pate said this the other day on the Bussin' podcast: “Let’s just keep an eye on Lincoln Riley at USC.” There is speculation that if Aranda get s fired at Baylor or McGuire gets lured away from TTU then he's gone.

Dr. Jack's Hot Take of the Day:

Fisch leaves UW and Jonathan Smith replaces him. Brian Kelly replaces Smith at MSU. You heard it here first.

Darren, thanks for the article! The coaching merry-go-round is just a few weeks away from kicking into high gear.

I agree that WS will get offers. UCLA would be a good landing spot because the school itself has low expectations, the program had no plsce to go but up and their 35 fans don't care. Will needs a $10 to $15 million NIL committment from the Bruins. He has great talent to work with at Oregon because of NIL. It' played a role in his success.

Going from UW to UCLA would be a step down for JF. If he leaves it most likely woild be to Florida or LSU. He is a quality coach that can build a winner and proved his teams will defend their home turf.

Not a great deal of high qiality coaches to choose from. Only a few schools have the deep pockets to pull a top level coach away from their current spot.

This Duck fan refuses to look past the Iowa game. Not because I don't believe OBD's can win the game! Because they can win it.........

I just don't know what Duck team will show up. Other than the Rutgers game the Ducks have struggled offensively in conference play to put up points. Iowa is the best defense they will play so far. Points will be scarce and hard to come by. Play clean, no turnovers and coach punt the ball, if necessary. Give the Haekeyes along field.

The Hawkeyes don't wilt against top 10 teams. And they defend their home turf very well.

The Duck D will win this game! Iowa's offense will try to run but the Duck D can stack the box. As long as the Duck ends hold the edge then IOWA has to pass.

They have no deep threats. They are excellent at sending the TE on a loop behind the linebackers for 7 yard gains. Or quick slants to WR. Stop those safety net plays and the Duck D could pitch a shut out.

The Hawkeye DC, Herbie and the Hawkeye beat writers have given OBD's ample bulletin board material for motivation.

Go Ducks, prove them wrong.

I am not sure that Stein will leave--even with all the openings. If his alma-mater, Louisville opened up, then I see him leaving for that for certain. But beyond that...he might just use job offers to increase his contract at Oregon--which I am in favor of to hopefully keep him here longer.

3 hours ago, DrJacksPlaidPants said:

Wisconsin is giving Fickell another season. That came out yesterday.

I don't think Smith is welcome back in Corvallis.

There are many good, young OC's out there right now who could replace Stein. Namely, Jordan Davis (UNT), Landon Koepple (TX State), and John David Baker (ECU). They all have top rated offenses in CFB.

Dr. Jack's Hot Take of the Day:

Fisch leaves UW and Jonathan Smith replaces him. Brian Kelly replaces Smith at MSU. You heard it here first.

Love your hot takes, but I would guess if MSU opens up, it’s because JS gets fired. He feels a bit damaged to me.

I like your OC suggestions, I’m not particularly attached to Stein personally. What is it, year 2? Pppht.

There will be absolute recruiting carnage once the coaching dominos start to fall. We could lose a few if Stein goes, but there will be a TON out there to be had.

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Let's be real here...the Beevrats could not be any less punchy than they are now

26 minutes ago, JabbaNoBargain said:

Love your hot takes, but I would guess if MSU opens up, it’s because JS gets fired. He feels a bit damaged to me.

I like your OC suggestions, I’m not particularly attached to Stein personally. What is it, year 2? Pppht.

There will be absolute recruiting carnage once the coaching dominos start to fall. We could lose a few if Stein goes, but there will be a TON out there to be had.

Jonathan Smith has recruiting relationships on the West Coast and he ran a pretty good offense for the fuskies before coming to OSU and completely turning that program around. It seemed like he went to MSU because he had to. Not because he wanted to. I hope he doesn't go to Seattle because OBD might not be able to steal as many of their local recruits if he comes back.

It definitely makes sense for Fisch to punch out and for JS to backfill him.

4 hours ago, DrJacksPlaidPants said:

Wisconsin is giving Fickell another season. That came out yesterday.

I don't think Smith is welcome back in Corvallis.

There are many good, young OC's out there right now who could replace Stein. Namely, Jordan Davis (UNT), Landon Koepple (TX State), and John David Baker (ECU). They all have top rated offenses in CFB.

Josh Pate said this the other day on the Bussin' podcast: “Let’s just keep an eye on Lincoln Riley at USC.” There is speculation that if Aranda get s fired at Baylor or McGuire gets lured away from TTU then he's gone.

Dr. Jack's Hot Take of the Day:

Fisch leaves UW and Jonathan Smith replaces him. Brian Kelly replaces Smith at MSU. You heard it here first.

I think Smith might have coached himself out of any big jobs, but we'll see. It'll be interesting.

3 hours ago, HappyToBeADuck said:

Darren, thanks for the article! The coaching merry-go-round is just a few weeks away from kicking into high gear.

I agree that WS will get offers. UCLA would be a good landing spot because the school itself has low expectations, the program had no plsce to go but up and their 35 fans don't care. Will needs a $10 to $15 million NIL committment from the Bruins. He has great talent to work with at Oregon because of NIL. It' played a role in his success.

Going from UW to UCLA would be a step down for JF. If he leaves it most likely woild be to Florida or LSU. He is a quality coach that can build a winner and proved his teams will defend their home turf.

Not a great deal of high qiality coaches to choose from. Only a few schools have the deep pockets to pull a top level coach away from their current spot.

This Duck fan refuses to look past the Iowa game. Not because I don't believe OBD's can win the game! Because they can win it.........

I just don't know what Duck team will show up. Other than the Rutgers game the Ducks have struggled offensively in conference play to put up points. Iowa is the best defense they will play so far. Points will be scarce and hard to come by. Play clean, no turnovers and coach punt the ball, if necessary. Give the Haekeyes along field.

The Hawkeyes don't wilt against top 10 teams. And they defend their home turf very well.

The Duck D will win this game! Iowa's offense will try to run but the Duck D can stack the box. As long as the Duck ends hold the edge then IOWA has to pass.

They have no deep threats. They are excellent at sending the TE on a loop behind the linebackers for 7 yard gains. Or quick slants to WR. Stop those safety net plays and the Duck D could pitch a shut out.

The Hawkeye DC, Herbie and the Hawkeye beat writers have given OBD's ample bulletin board material for motivation.

Go Ducks, prove them wrong.

Yes, this game will show us where the Ducks truly are.

2 hours ago, Charles Fischer said:

I am not sure that Stein will leave--even with all the openings. If his alma-mater, Louisville opened up, then I see him leaving for that for certain. But beyond that...he might just use job offers to increase his contract at Oregon--which I am in favor of to hopefully keep him here longer.

That's very well possible, might be waiting for the "right" job for him. But..... I think he jumps!

53 minutes ago, JDuck said:

Let's be real here...the Beevrats could not be any less punchy than they are now

Very true. So, odds are they will at least get a little more punchy..... at some point.

34 minutes ago, DrJacksPlaidPants said:

Jonathan Smith has recruiting relationships on the West Coast and he ran a pretty good offense for the fuskies before coming to OSU and completely turning that program around. It seemed like he went to MSU because he had to. Not because he wanted to. I hope he doesn't go to Seattle because OBD might not be able to steal as many of their local recruits if he comes back.

He might have to do a little career rehabilitation at OSU or in the new Pac-12 before getting another big job. It's one thing to be mediocre, it is another to be really bad. We'll see....