Locked On Ducks - Daily Podcast On Oregon Ducks

Oregon's only noise on the recruiting trail in recent months has been a handful of decommitments and flips to rival schools. Confidence in Dan Lanning should NOT waiver. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses how long of a leash Dante Moore will get with Austin Novosad likely to be his backup. Would Dan Lanning let it go as far as Chip Kelly did at UCLA in 2023? Oregon...

Oregon had a rough day on Tuesday, with 5-star EDGE Richard Wesley backing off of his pledge to the Ducks and losing a 4-star to BYU. The Ducks need to get rolling. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses when it would be time to worry about Oregon's recruiting class. Could they bring back Dante Moore and Kenyon Sadiq in 2026? Oregon Basketball has landed another transf...

Oregon is projected as a Top 10 team going into 2025, with Texas/Notre Dame/Ohio State and others expected to be in the fold. How the Ducks compare nationally? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses how many 2025 true freshmen will see the field this Fall. Dakorien Moore will by far be the highest-impact first-year Duck. Oregon Softball is headed to the Women's College...

Oregon and Penn State are both chasing national championships on the heels of Ohio State's first title in 10 years last season. Are the Ducks ahead of Penn State? Today's episode of Locked On Ducks is a crossover with 'Locked On Nittany Lions' host Zach Seyko. How big of an advantage do the Ducks have over PSU on the recruiting trail? Reports have circulated that college football rosters could soo...

Oregon's first game of the Playoff last year came against eventual national champion Ohio State. Changing the 12-team Playoff seeding is good--but a tad late. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses how Oregon could have a pair of 1,000-yard rushers with Dante Moore at QB. Should Moore be expected to have better numbers in his first year starting than Marcus Mariota? Or...

USC and Notre Dame's storied rivalry faces an uncertain future. Could this be the end of an era in college football? Dive into the potential shake-up in NCAA governance and its implications for teams like the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Ohio State Buckeyes. Spencer McLaughlin, alongside guests Roman Tomashaw and Zach Seiko, explores the impact of a proposed 40-team playoff and the controversial n...

Dan Lanning's first 2 recruiting classes saw 16 defensive line players commit to the Ducks. If Oregon's defense regresses in 2025, it won't be because of the D-Line. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses how the running game evolves without a running QB. 4th-year RB Noah Whittington could have his most important season yet. Spencer concludes today's show discussing Da...

Oregon's recruiting class started hot in the early part of the cycle, but outside of 5-star EDGE Richard Wesley has cooled down in recent months. Will that change? Today's episode of Locked On Ducks is a crossover episode with 'The Portal Podcast' host Brian Smith. Can the Ducks surge to the #1 class in the country after falling down to #21 in the 247Sports rankings? They conclude today's show dis...

Oregon's recruiting news quieted back down after landing 5-star EDGE Richard Wesley, sitting inside the top 20 nationially. How big of a need is 5-star QB Ryder Lyons? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses bold predictions for the Oregon QB room. Will 3 QBs wind up seeing the field this year as they did last season? On3's J.D. Pickell recently compared Oregon starting...

Oregon is expected to start Dante Moore to replace Dillon Gabriel, now with the Cleveland Browns. Should expectations be super high for the former 5-star QB? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses how the offensive line should be expected to hold up replacing 4 starters. Gernorris Wilson just might be the new RT replacing Ajani Cornelius. Due to offseason issues, Orego...

Oregon and Washington's rivalry routinely plays out in settings that go beyond the field. That's now extended to future Ducks, with one recruit cementing his place in the rivalry. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by 2026 LB commit Tristan Phillips live on the show. He shares insight on the recruiting process and why Oregon stood out from other schools. Spencer al...

Is the college football landscape on the brink of a seismic shift? With talks of expanding the College Football Playoff to 16 teams, the debate heats up as experts weigh in on the implications for the Big Ten and SEC. Craig Sheeman and Trent Condon offer contrasting views on whether this expansion dilutes competition or provides new opportunities for teams like the Iowa Hawkeyes. The discussion al...

Oregon's hardest game in 2025 is @ Penn State on September 27th in Happy Valley. That is NOT the best game to measure Oregon's overall outlook this Fall. Indiana is. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the outlook of Oregon's schedule with a BRUTAL 2027 apparently on tap. That creates more urgency for the Ducks to win in the next 2 years. USC lost its top 2026 recru...

Oregon missed another high profile 5-star recruit as #1 OT Jackson Cantwell chose Miami and Mario Cristobal. Where does that leave Dan Lanning and his staff? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin and recruiting analyst Brian Smith discuss 5-star EDGE Richard Wesley. Can he be expected to start as a true freshman in 2026? Spencer concludes today's show setting out to rationalize...

Oregon got its first 2026 commitment since February with 5-star EDGE Richard Wesley picking the Ducks over Ohio State and others. He could be the next Oregon great. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the next steps for Oregon as they pursue a 2026 QB. Why would they offer another QB as they pursue 5-star QB Ryder Lyons? Oregon Basketball received its 4th transfer p...

Dan Lanning has proven himself as a recruiter in addition to racking up 35 wins in his 3 years as Oregon's head coach. Dante Moore can prove even further development. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the position group with arguably the least depth on the roster. TE Kenyon Sadiq's health is a major storyline for the Oregon offense in 2025. Will Stein's name has p...

$40 million in NIL deals: Is college football's Big Ten conference reshaping the sport's financial landscape? As the debate over potential salary caps heats up, Michigan State's upcoming season predictions add another layer of intrigue. Explore the dynamics of NIL deals and their impact on competitive balance, with insights from key figures like Ryan Herrings and Zach Seka. The discussion covers t...

Dante Moore is expected to start for Oregon after backing up Dillon Gabriel in 2024. Is Joel Klatt's praise of him too much to put Oregon as a preseason top 5 team? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin takes a futuristic look at the Ducks under Dan Lanning. How often should he be expected to lead Oregon to the Big 10 Championship Game? Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein h...

The Ducks are still waiting for their next 2026 commit with 5-star #1 OT Jackson Cantwell committing next week. Dan Lanning can STILL pull a 3rd straight Top 10 class. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin examines the WR room after Spring Football. The Ducks are arguably even deeper on the perimeter than they were in 2025. Oregon LB Devon Jackson is slated to start alongside B...

Oregon's recruiting over the last month has seen flips to USC and Washington while missing 5-star QB Jared Curtis who went to Georgia. It is NOT panic time for 2026. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the Ducks' secondary and whether it could be better in 2025 with so much young talent. Is that a reasonable expectation? Oregon Basketball is waiting to hear about wh...

Oregon was a finalist for 5-star QB Jared Curtis along with Georgia, but the Tennessee native is headed to the SEC. The Ducks are in need of positive recruiting news. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin deals with the fallout from Oregon missing the #1 QB in the Class of 2026. Duck fans still have reason to be confident about the future of that position group. Oregon's quarte...

Oregon and Penn State will play one of the premier College Football games of the Season on September 27th in Happy Valley. The Ducks should NOT expect to win. Today's episode of Locked On Ducks is a crossover with 'Locked On Nittany Lions' host Zach Seyko. Does Penn State have a coaching advantage over Dan Lanning's staff? Spencer and Zach conclude today's show discussing the QB battle, which heav...

Oregon's Spring Game was balanced and showcased a depth of talent at several positions. Should that raise Duck fans' expectations for 2025 with a good schedule? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughln and Erik Skopl of the 'Autzen Audibles' podcast discuss standout players from the Spring Game. Which young linebackers are going to step into a big role? They conclude today's show d...

Big Ten football is buzzing with transfer portal activity, reshaping team dynamics and strategies. Which teams are emerging as winners in this high-stakes game? Dive into the latest insights on the Big Ten conference, where Indiana, USC, and UCLA are making waves with strategic player acquisitions. Northwestern's win total prediction is under the spotlight, with a challenging schedule ahead agains...

Oregon has been quiet on the recruiting trail, but had a strong visitor list for its Spring Game on Saturday. Should the Ducks expect to build their 2026 class in the coming weeks? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Max Torres of ScoopDuck.com and the 'Ducks Dish' Podcast. Max shares his biggest takeaways from the Spring Game, where Oregon's last 2 recruiting cl...