Locked On Ducks - Daily Podcast On Oregon Ducks

Oregon landed its third commitment in June with 3-star QB Bryson Beaver looking poised to be the Ducks' signal caller for the Class of 2026. He's a fast riser for good reason. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin and recruiting analyst Brian Smith discuss Beaver's long-term outlook. Where can he still improve the most? Spencer concludes today's show discussing the future of th...

5-star QB Ryder Lyons was down to BYU and Oregon, and early Tuesday morning chose the Cougars. That is NOT as big of a miss in 2026 as other 5-stars for Oregon. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses why Kenyon Sadiq can help Oregon off the field this year as well. Plus, comparing Oregon's 2 high school QB targets after Ryder Lyons went to BYU. Oregon QB Luke Moga is t...

5-star QB Ryder Lyons is committing on Tuesday, June 24th--reportedly deciding between BYU and Oregon. The Ducks should be just fine at QB if he picks the Cougars. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Oregon's NIL situation and how it relates to high profile recruiting m misses. Could the Ducks be playing it smart on that front? Oregon will have a lot of new faces th...

Oregon's recruiting got a big bump last week with 5-star safety Jett Washington, their second 5-star of the cycle. The Ducks recruiting feels poised to pop off. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses former 5-star EDGE Elijah Rushing. His role will grow this year, but will he make a sizable impact? Oregon Basketball could soon be making another move with international...

Oregon was in the final 2 for 5-star ATH Brandon Arrington, but he's chosen to go to Texas A&M. What does this mean for the Ducks 2026 recruiting efforts? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the future of the TE room with Kenyon Sadiq lined up for a big season. 5-star 2026 TE Kendre Harrison could play a huge role next season. Oregon's WR room got a shakeup recently...

Oregon picked up its 2026 recruiting momentum with a HUGE commitment from 5-star safety Jhett Washington. The news is timely with Ryder Lyons up next week. On this reaction episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses whether Jhett Washington can play as a true freshman. That might depend on Dillon Thieneman. BECOME A LOCKED ON DUCKS INSIDER https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonducks Suppor...

College Football Playoff negotiations hit a snag. Will the 2026 format be decided before kickoff? Hosts dissect the ongoing CFP debates, exploring potential impacts on conference championships and automatic qualifiers. The conversation shifts to June's recruiting frenzy, with updates on Ohio State's methodical approach and UCLA's surprising Florida pipeline. Nebraska's 2025 win total predictions t...

Oregon and Penn State are both chasing 5-star OT Immanueal Iheanacho in the 2026 cycle. What would landing a premier talent say about the state of Big 10 recruiting? Today's episode of Locked On Ducks is a crossover with 'Locked On Nittany Lions' host Zach Seyko. The Evan Stewart injury makes winning Oregon's toughest game even harder this Fall. Drew Allar is one of the top returning QBs in the co...

Oregon has already landed 1 5-star recruit in the 2026 cycle in TE Kendre Harrison. With several more having the Ducks in their sights, that number is bound to grow. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin and recruiting analyst Brian Smith discuss Oregon's latest commit in 4-star WR Messiah Hampton. Plus, looking at whether Evan Stewart should return to the Ducks in 2026. Oregon...

Oregon is still waiting to climb back towards what its floor should be of a top 10 class in 2026--5-star Brandon Arrington could help. Is Washington a threat in recruiting? Today's episode of Locked On Ducks is a crossover episode with 'Locked On Huskies' host Roman Tomashoff. They discuss whether there's a "right way" to build a roster in college football. Spencer pushes back on the notion that O...

Oregon broke its dry spell with 4-star WR Messiah Hampton, while landing a prediction for 5-star safety Jhett Washington. Hampton has all the tools to be a great Duck. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses where Oregon's high school recruiting is at and where it needs to go. Plus, a look at how the passing attack could shake out for Dante Moore. Spencer concludes toda...

After failing to land 5-star #1 QB Jared Curtis (Georgia) the Ducks have made overtures to land a 2026 signal caller. A decommit from Boise State should be followed. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses whether Oregon will once again have one of the best defensive lines in the Big 10. Plus, why Kyler Kasper is underrated in the WR room for 2025. Spencer concludes tod...

College football's landscape shifts dramatically with NCAA's game-changing settlement. Will player payments reshape team dynamics and recruiting strategies across the Big Ten? Hosts dissect the settlement's far-reaching implications, from potential roster size changes to the evolving role of NIL collectives. The conversation heats up with bold predictions for the upcoming season. Big Ten insiders...

4-star WR Messiah Hampton is committing on Friday and is expected to pick the Ducks. He could be a jumpstarter for Oregon's 2026 class, currently ranked #41. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the future of OC Will Stein--and QB Austin Novosad. Could they leave in a package deal? Oregon set a progrum record last year with 10 NFL Draft selections, and Dan Lanning co...

Oregon WR Evan Stewart is not expected to play in 2025 because of an injury suffered last week. Has he played his final game as a Duck? Or would he return in 2026? On today's episodoe of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses why the matchups with Oregon State should continue. Plus, a prediction on who will start in the new-look secondary.  Oregon's schedule, like most college football prog...

Oregon's passing game has plenty of questions without WR Evan Stewart in the fold, likely for all of the 2025 season. TE Kenyon Sadiq could just explode and cover it all. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses more fallout from the Evan Stewart injury and the House v NCAA settlement. Plus, looking where Oregon is at with several high-profile recruits. Oregon's offensiv...

Evan Stewart's injury leaves a void in the offense, and someone has to pick up the slack. How will the Ducks fill what was expected to be Stewart's best season? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin reacts to a prediction about how Oregon's postseason fate will play out this year. Matching up with Penn State in the B1G title game (again) is surprisingly feasible.  The House v N...

An unconfirmed report surfaced that Oregon WR Evan Stewart has suffered an injury that COULD cause him to miss the 2025 season. Is that a disaster for Oregon? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses who would step up if Evan Stewart misses the 2025 season. The injury could set the stage for 5-star WR Dakorien Moore to burst onto the scene. Oregon is slated to have a big...

Big Ten recruiting heats up as top coaches vie for 2026 talent. Will Washington's defensive upgrades translate to more wins next season? Spencer McLaughlin and the Locked On Big Ten Squad analyze college football's recruiting landscape, spotlighting the conference's best talent hunters. The hosts break down 2026 class projections for powerhouses like Ohio State, Michigan, and USC, exploring how NI...

Oregon is still looking for a recruiting splash as they move through a big month of June. That gets going this weekend with a pair of huge 5-star visitors on campus. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin and recruiting analyst Brian Smith discuss a change in the plans of 5-star ATH Brandon Arrington. Plus, a discussion on certain recruiting trends across the country. Sports Ill...

Oregon's class sits #27 nationally according to 247Sports, with plenty of potential to fly up the rankings with a busy June. What does success look like this month? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses how many young players will get a chance to see the field this year in blowout situations. Plus, the biggest pieces who need to come back in 2026 for a national title...

Oregon has landed another 2027 4-star DL in Cameron Pritchett, pulling him from the state of Alabama. Does this bode well for Oregon heating up in 2026 too? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses why Oregon's LB room is so exciting led by Bryce Boettcher. Which  young former 4-star recruits are ready to step up? Oregon Softball just completed its best season ever in ye...

June is underway and Oregon needs to have a good month to get back inside the top 10 nationally. Is 5-star TE Mark Bowman picking USC a bad sign for the Ducks? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses how the Oregon secondary could compare to units of the past. Plus, the importance of LB Bryce Boettcher returning for one final season. Oregon Baseball laid an egg in the p...

Oregon's hardest game in 2025 on paper is easily Penn State on September 27th. That game finally has given Oregon a break, being played at 7:30pmET instead of noon. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the "decommitment" of 5-star EDGE Richard Wesley--who will still visit Oregon. Plus, a look at the importance of Oregon stacking and retaining talented recruiting clas...

USC Trojans football is on the brink of a pivotal season. Can Lincoln Riley lead them to a 9-10 win season? With the college football landscape shifting, the Trojans face potential SEC vs Big Ten matchups, and the stakes have never been higher. Join Spencer McLaughlin and a panel of experts, including Mark Culkin and Jacob Goins, as they dissect USC's upcoming challenges and the evolving college f...