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The writing team at ESPN ranked their 10 best coaches in college football, with Dan Lanning coming in at #5--trailing only coaches who have played in or won a national title. Why did one writer put him at 8th? Today's episode of Locked On Ducks is a crossover with 'Locked On Nittany Lions' host Zach Seyko and 'Locked On Hoosiers' host Jacob Goins. Are there growing comparisons between Dan Lanning...

On3’s latest quarterback and receiver rankings spark heated debate—can elite quarterback-receiver duos truly explain team success, or do inconsistencies between individual and duo rankings leave fans scratching their heads? The Locked On Big Ten Squad analyzes controversial placements: Why is Jayden Maiava ranked third among Big Ten quarterbacks, yet his top wideout drops to an honorable mention?...

Oregon has landed several elite and unique prospects in the class of 2027. 4-star CB Hayden Stepp is among the most unique players Dan Lanning has ever recruited. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses a pair of Dan Lanning's assistants and how valuable they are to the program. What do the hires of Ra'Shaad Samples and Ross Douglas say about Lanning? Oregon 5-star true...

Oregon 2027 commit Tae Walden Jr. is among the most fascinating prospects of the 2027 cycle. Can he actually develop into a 2-way star for the Ducks one day? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses OC Drew Mehringer taking over for Will Stein. Where will his biggest obstacles be? Oregon has its best roster to date under Dan Lanning in 2026. Can this group play to be rem...

Oregon had a heater of a recruiting week landing a trio of elite skill position prospects. 4-star WR Xavier Sabb has the potential to be a star on the perimeter. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses 5-star WR Gatlin Bair and what role he could play on the field this year. His potential to be a special teams merchant is very real. Oregon's QB room is the best in the c...

Oregon had arguably the best week of any program in the country last week on the recruiting trail with a trio of high-profile wins. Where do they go from here after 5-star OL Ismael Camara picked Texas? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses how important Oregon's offensive line unit is for a national title push. Are there serious outstanding questions? Oregon has done...

Oregon is on an all-time heater on the recruiting trail, picking up another 4-star in WR Xavier Sabb. Dan Lanning and his staff could get the #1 class in the country. On this episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the fallout from Oregon's latest commit. Is Sabb going to push for playing time as a true freshman? Photo Credit: Ben Longergan - Imagn Images 00:00 Oregon's top recrui...

Oregon Baseball has taken some major hits this offseason, losing standout freshmen Junior Lauaki and Angel Laya. Where does the program stand now that recruiting guru Jack Marder left for Texas? On this episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Joe Giansante of the 'Diamond Ducks' to talk about what comes next for the program. There is still far more cause to be optimistic for Ma...

Oregon and USC will meet in Week 4 with the eyes of the college football world watching. The Ducks have the chance to send the Trojans' program into chaos with a win. Today's episode of Locked On Ducks is a crossover with 'Locked On USC' host Marc Culkin. Does Oregon have a better looking offensive skill group than the Trojans in 2026? Oregon's defensive line was great in 2025 and will be among th...

Big Ten coaching rankings ignite debate as Curt Cignetti’s meteoric rise at Indiana challenges Ryan Day’s Ohio State dominance. Can Cignetti’s underdog playbook outshine traditional powerhouses if given equal resources? The discussion also spotlights Kyle Whittingham’s consistency, questions Dan Lanning’s performance in pressure games, and evaluates where Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies trul...

Oregon made a big splash on Wednesday landing Tae Walden Jr. and Hayden Stepp, both 4-star prospects in the 2027 class. The Ducks still have a 5-star name to chase. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the looming Heisman campaign for QB Dante Moore. Will he have an edge over Notre Dame QB CJ Carr in any way? Dan Lanning and his staff have made a living getting highl...

Oregon was expected to be a big winner on Wednesday, and they were. Elite prospects Tae Walden Jr. and Hayden Stepp have joined the 2027 recruiting class. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the fallout from each of these players committing. Where do Dan Lanning and his staff go from here? Photo Credit: Ben Lonergan - Imagn Images BECOME A LOCKED ON DUCKS INSIDER  h...

Wednesday has a long lineup of expected commitments, many of whom should pick the Ducks. Who are the biggest names that Dan Lanning and co. might add to the fold? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses who could be a backup to expected TE1 Jamari Johnson. Could there be a surprise contributor in the room? Autzen Stadium has played host to some of the most epic games in...

Tae Walden Jr. is an elite athlete in the 2027 recruiting class and Oregon has him on their radar. Should the Ducks expect to close the deal on a top prospect? This episode of Locked On Ducks is a crossover with 'Locked On Auburn' host Zac Blackerby. Auburn is trying to stay in the fold, but don't overlook Georgia as a contender for his services as well. Photo Credit: Chris Day - Imagn Images 00:0...

Oregon could be in for a huge week on the recruiting trail with big targets set to come off the board on Wednesday. How many elite prospects could the Ducks pursue? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the WR pairing of Jeremiah McClellan and Dakorien Moore. How big of a season could they combine for with Evan Stewart in the fold? Dan Lanning has pulled in a lot of e...

Oregon added to its 2027 recruiting class with 4-star TE Anthony Cartwright, who picked the Ducks over LSU, Miami, and others. Could the Ducks be in for a big week? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin and recruiting analyst Brian Smith discuss Oregon's latest OL commit, Lex Mailangi. How can he work to become a contributor for the Ducks in his career? Oregon Basketball is rep...

Ari Wasserman at On3 released Big 10 power rankings and had Oregon at #1 ahead of Ohio State and Indiana. There is good reason national pundits are high on the Ducks. Today's episode of Locked On Ducks is a crossover with 'Locked On Nittany Lions' host Zach Seyko and 'Locked On Hoosiers' host Jacob Goins. Is there really a world where Penn State is more likely to make the Big 10 title game than In...

Big Ten shakes up college football with the new “5 and 5” eligibility rule, setting the stage for a new era—no more endless waivers or awkward redshirt seasons. The Big 10 Squad debates whether this reform can finally bring order to the chaos. Will this bold move eliminate confusion and eight-year seniors, or just spawn fresh controversy? Illinois Fighting Illini’s win total sparks heated predicti...

Oregon added another member to its 2027 recruiting class in 3-star IOL Lex Mailangi from Mater Dei HS in California. He beefs up the OL group and might be a sign of things to come. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Max Torres of On3 at ScoopDuck.com and the 'Ducks Dish' podcast. Where could the 2027 class climb to? Oregon has made a run on in-state recruits lik...

There has been movement by the NCAA D1 cabinet to implement a "5 in 5" eligibility rule in college sports. How would that affect the Ducks and their recruiting efforts? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the dynamic tandem of EDGE rushers Oregon has for 2026. Will Teitum Tuioti and Matayo Uiagalelei leave a lasting legacy in the all-time record books? Dante Moore l...

Oregon continues building momentum on the recruiting trail having added Lake Oswego 3-star DL Josh Christensen. What are his long-term prospects as a unique DL recruit? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin and recruiting analyst Brian Smith discuss Oregon 3-star DL commit Josh Christensen. Can he develop into a contributor for the Ducks one day? Oregon Baseball suffered a few...

Oregon added another in-state prospect to their 2027 class with 3-star DL Josh Christensen. The Lake Oswego product is a bit of a luxury addition for the Ducks' class On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses whether any true freshmen will make the starting rotation for the Ducks' offense in 2026. The most likely way that happens is at the most unlikely position. Oregon's...

Big Ten powers gear up for a season of high stakes and sky-high expectations. Oregon’s fans are asking: Is this finally the year Dan Lanning leads the Ducks to a national championship? Ohio State faces questions about the Arthur Smith-led offense and Ryan Day’s fourth-quarter strategy, while USC and Washington both eye playoff runs amidst roster shakeups and the spotlight on Demond Williams’ devel...

Oregon has a top 5 class in the 2027 cycle and could add to it after this weekend. The Ducks' lineup of visitors will provide another opportunity for Dan Lanning and his staff. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin talks about Oregon's new coordinators, Chris Hampton and Drew Mehringer. Will they be up to the task of winning a national title? Oregon has put out some of the best...

Oregon landing 5-star 2027 WR Dakota Guerrant is a big statement for the Ducks as they chase another top 5 class. It's an even bigger statement for WR Coach Ross Douglas. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the quality of depth in the cornerbacks room. Will former 5-star Na'eem Offord have a more feature role in 2026? Oregon has used the transfer portal very well in...