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Dan Lanning recently spoke about the 24-team Playoff, offering the positive impacts it could have on the sport. That's one way to know how different the game is than it used to be. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the depth of the wide receiver room in 2026. Oregon should have more than enough depth should injuries occur.  Former Oregon (now Oklahoma) DB Dakoda F...

Oregon and Washington's rivalry on the field goes back several generations. The battles those programs are having on the recruiting trail have ratcheted up in recent years, and that will continue. Today's episode of Locked On Ducks is a crossover with 'Locked On Huskies' host Roman Tomashoff. He and Spencer McLaughlin discuss some of the players both schools are going to go after in the coming wee...

Oregon's recruiting is in a very strong position to put together another elite class in 2027. The Ducks feel primed to go on a big time run in the coming weeks. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin looks how at Oregon's secondary depth is likely to hold up in the event of injuries in 2026. Who will be starting at nickel? Oregon's Playoff run had a bitterly disappointing ending...

Oregon's Basketball roster is mostly complete for the 2026-27 season. Another move could be on the horizon as Dana Altman looks to make another frontcourt addition. On this episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses a couple of other portal targets that chose LSU and Kentucky respectively. Were they big misses for the Ducks? 00:00 Oregon basketball roster update 04:11 Oregon's basket...

Oregon's 2027 recruiting efforts took a hit with 4-star DB Ai'King Hall flipping from the Ducks to Miami and HC Mario Cristobal. Where does that leave Dan Lanning's group? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin and recruiting analyst Brian Smith talk about the Ducks' 2 latest OL commits. Brian breaks down the film of what's to like (and love) about Gus Corsair and Cameron Wagner...

Oregon did not get an ideal scheduling break when the Michigan State game was changed to Friday, November 20th. Is this a trap game for Dan Lanning's team? Today's episode of Locked On Ducks is a crossover with 'Locked On Spartans' host Matt Sheehan. The entire notion of this being a trap game should be overblown. The Spartans have a new coach in East Lansing with Pat Fitzgerald coming over from N...

Big Ten playoff chaos heats up as conference experts debate an ever-expanding College Football Playoff. Could a 24-team—or even 128-team—bracket reshape the landscape for programs like Ohio State, Michigan, and Northwestern? The squad tackles whether playoff expansion erodes season value, impacts head coach job security, and opens the door for perennial underdogs to finally make a run. Who benefit...

Oregon's defensive talent is good enough to have one of the best in all of college football. One positional mystery still remains for Chris Hampton's group. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Oregon's schedule and where games should rank in the minds of Duck fans. Will Washington be must-see TV? Dakorien Moore's standouit 2025 season was cut short for a time due to...

Oregon's linebacker room is filling a big void in Bryce Boettcher, a 4th round pick of the Colts. Is that the worst position room that the Ducks have on the roster? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the Oregon defensive line and where they stack up nationally. ESPN's Greg McIlroy recently said they could be the best in the country. Oregon's schedule got a recent s...

The Ducks picked up another great commitment in 2027 with 4-star OT Cameron Wagner. Oregon was rumored to be on alert to flip 5-star DB Donte Wright from Georgia. He flipped to Miami and Mario Cristobal, could the Ducks still get back into the fold? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Max Torres of ScoopDuck.com and the 'Ducks Dish' podcast. Max lays out his favo...

Oregon and Ohio State will once again play a monumental, nationally implicated game when they square off in Columbus on November 7th. How do the stakes this year compare to past years? Today's episode of Locked On Ducks is a crossover with 'Locked On Buckeyes' host Jay Stephens. Which matchups are going to be the most important in the showdown? Oregon and Ohio State have, according to the SP+ rank...

Kenyon Sadiq could be the first of consecutive first-round NFL Draft picks at tight end for the Ducks. What sort of situation is he walking into in the league? On this bonus episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin joins 'Locked On Jets' host John Butchko to discuss Sadiq's outlook. What does this say about Oregon's roster this year? 00:00 Sadiq's versatile football skills 04:58 Discussing K...

A national college football show recently discussed whether or not Dan Lanning is the king of the transfer portal. He and his staff have done elite work in that regard. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin and Collin King of 'Ducks Rising' discuss Dana Altman's offseason rebuild. What is the most likely starting 5 next year and how does it compare to last season? The Ducks wil...

Oregon picked up its 12th commitment of the 2027 cycle in 4-star OL Gus Corsair. What could his future with the Ducks look like once he gets on campus? On this episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin talks about what might come next for the Ducks  on the trail. Could this snowball offensive commits? BECOME A LOCKED ON DUCKS INSIDER  https://joinsubtext.com/c/lockedonducks  JOIN THE LOCKED O...

Big Ten football faces seismic changes as coaches push for a 24-team College Football Playoff and the elimination of conference championship games. Is the legendary exclusivity of college football evaporating? The Big 10 Squad debates whether expanding the playoff waters down the sport, how job security and coaching standards might shift, and if a January 25th national championship is simply too m...

Michigan HC Kyle Whittingham recently said he believes there could soon be a $50 million roster investment in college football. Would the Ducks be one of those programs he referred to? Today's episode of Locked On Ducks is a crossover with 'Locked On Nittany Lions' host Zach Seyko. Oregon's roster is far ahead of Penn State's, but both could have similar win expectations this Fall. Spencer and Zac...

Oregon's defensive line was the star unit of the 2026 Spring Game. Depth was a question going into the game, and coming out those questions seem to have been answered. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses expectations for Dante Moore's 2026 season. He should put up huge numbers with his array of weapons. Oregon TE Jamari Johnson should be in for a big seas...

Oregon's offensive line didn't have a potential starting group together in the Spring Game against a monster defensive line. Two key question marks remain after Spring Ball. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Ohio State DB transfer Aaron Scott. Did he show enough in the Spring Game to have earned a starting role? FOX Sports' Joel Klatt has Oregon as his post-Spring...

Oregon's Jamari Johnson was picked by On3 as a potential breakout candidate going into the 2026 season. He is likely to be a safety blanket for Dante Moore. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses what we might have learned from the TE room being featured on the latest 'Meet the Flock' episode. Who feels like the leader to be TE2? Oregon's secondary has two big pieces t...

Oregon's wide receiver room is as deep and talented as it has ever been. The group led by Evan Stewart and Dakorien Moore should provide for an exciting output in 2026. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin talks about Oregon WR Dakorien Moore going into his sophomore season. Will he be the Ducks' leading WR? Oregon had 7 players taken in the NFL Draft, following a record 10 se...

Oregon has made another transfer portal move, bringing over Arizona forward Dwayne Aristode. He has major upside for the Ducks and 3 years of eligibility. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the impact he could have for Dana Altman and the Ducks next year. Could he have the chance to be a primary scorer? 00:00 Discussing new player's potential 09:32 Taylor Bowen's i...

College football playoff chaos looms as postseason expansion rumors ignite fierce debate. Could the Big Ten secure eight playoff spots in a future super-sized format? The Big 10 Squad tackles the growing influence of money on NCAA tournament and College Football Playoff changes, questioning whether tradition or TV contracts will shape the future of Big Ten powerhouses like Michigan State, Penn Sta...

Oregon's running back room didn't have big numbers or explosive plays to showcase on Saturday in the Spring Game. Is there any concern about the depth behind Jordon Davison and Dierre Hill? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses how big of a season RB Jordon Davison could have in 2026. What about fellow sophomore Nasir Wyatt? Could he get to 10 sacks? Oregon Football (...

Oregon seems to have found its starting point guard for the 2026-27 season in Boston College transfer Fred Payne. He fills the biggest void on Oregon's roster left by Jackson Shelstad. On this episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughln discusses what other needs--if any--still exist for Dana Altman. Will Oregon go after another guard in the portal? 00:00 Oregon basketball team additions 06:02 A...

Dante Moore headlines the best quarterback room in college football. He and Dylan Raiola showed why Oregon fans should have a ton of confidence in the group. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin also talks about what QBs Brock Thomas and Akili Smith Jr. showed in the Spring Game. Is Thomas still well ahead of Smith going into this year? Oregon's defensive line showed out in a...