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Oregon has picked up another recruiting win landing 4-star DB Ai'King Hall from Dothan, Alabama. The Ducks' impact on the national recruiting trail continues to be felt across the country. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On The Portal' host Brian Smith discuss Hall's commitment to the Ducks. What is his best attribute? Wrapping today's show, Spencer discusses...

Oregon lost Jackson Shelstad and KJ Evans to the portal for their respective final seasons of eligibility. That makes the next few days the biggest of Dana Altman's career. On this episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin breaks down Oregon's portal needs when the transfer window opens on April 7th. Will Oregon's entire starting 5 come from the portal? 00:00 Oregon's transfer portal challeng...

Oregon picked up its latest 2027 recruit in 4-star EDGE Rashad Streets. The prolific pass rusher brings elite traits to the table and can be a game-changer on defense. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin talks about the injury to 2026 freshman DL Tony Cumberland stemming from an off-field incident. Does that change the outlook of that position group? Two more Oregon Men's Bas...

Oregon has picked up another commitment in the Class of 2027 with elite 4-star EDGE prospect Rashad Streets. What does this mean for Dan Lanning's growing class? On this reaction episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the latest Oregon commit in the Class of 2027. Streets will remind Duck fans of another standout EDGE who made an impact as a true freshman. 00:00 Oregon lands four...

Oregon RB Coach Ra'Shaad Samples spoke about the running backs that the Ducks have going into Spring Practice this year. What stood out about his comments? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Oregon 5-star true freshman OL Immanuel Iheanacho ("Nacho"). Will he play a serious role on the O-Line this year? Oregon has come up short in the Playoff each of the last two y...

Big Ten dominance is rewriting the college sports landscape as the conference makes a statement in both football and basketball. With powerhouse programs like Michigan, Ohio State, and Illinois consistently reaching Final Fours and securing national titles, has SEC supremacy finally faded? The squad unpacks how NIL and transfer portal shifts have tilted the scales, and what it means for the future...

ESPN's Bill Connelly released his first Spring S&P+ rankings, evaluating the best rosters/teams in the country through an analytical view. Should the Ducks be #2 in the country? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Oregon Men's Basketball getting PF Sean Stewart back for the 2026-27 season. Is that a major piece that could explode for the Ducks? Oregon is going to ha...

Oregon has recently had a trio of recruiting battles that they've lost with USC: 4-star OT Drew Fielder, 4-star DB Danny Lang, and 5-star DB Honor Fa'alave-Johnson. What will the long-term impact be on the 2027 recruiting class? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Max Torres of ScoopDuck.com and the 'Ducks Dish' podcast. They discuss some of the top storylines fo...

Oregon 2026 5-star EDGE commit Tank Jones is among the most coveted prospects in the Ducks' cycle. Will he see the field and become a fan favorite this Spring/Fall? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the outlook for new OC Drew Mehringer. Is there precedent for someone like him to succeed in a big way? Oregon TE Kendre Harrison comes into this football season with...

Oregon lost a third straight recruiting battle with USC as 4-star OT Drew Fielder flipped from the Ducks to the Trojans. USC acts as if they are experiencing success for the first time. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the outlook of former 5-star DB Trey McNutt. Could he work his way into being a starter after being injured for most of 2025? Dana Altman picked u...

Kenyon Sadiq is one of the most physically unique tight ends Oregon Football has ever had. What are his prospects in the NFL Draft? Could he wind up with the Panthers? On this bonus episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin joins 'Locked On Panthers' host Julian Council to talk about Sadiq likely being taken in the first round. Could he leave Oregon fans with some regret of his untapped poten...

USC hasn't beaten Oregon in any of their last 4 football matchups. That appears to bother the Trojans' football program, who took a shot at Dan Lanning after landing a verbal commitment from 4-star DB Danny Lang. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the outlook of Ohio State DB transfer Aaron Scott Jr. Does he need to change positions to play? Oregon MBB lost another...

Big Ten quarterbacks spark fierce debate—is Dante Moore the true #1, or does Julian Sayin hold the crown? With the conference boasting record representation in the Sweet 16, the pressure mounts for Michigan, Illinois, and Purdue to finally claim a National Championship and silence SEC dominance in men's basketball. The Big 10 Squad breaks down quarterback rankings, analyze the impact of standout s...

Dana Altman's tenure at Oregon won't last forever, but AD Rob Mullens would have to make a decision soon if he were to make a change. Is that the right path? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin talks about which Men's Basketball players could even return for next year. Is there anybody Oregon fans should want back? There was an example of the sort of one season turnaround in...

Jackson Shelstad is an Oregon native and has been a 3-year starter with the Ducks. He is going to transfer away from the program and that raises serious questions. On this episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses whether Dana Altman can bring Oregon Basketball out of the depths. Does the Shelstad news change how we should view Oregon's coach? Oregon currently has 0 returning starte...

Oregon unveiled a new series 'Meet the Flock' to introduce position groups to Duck fans. What did we learn in the first episode about the quarterback room? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin breaks down the film of 2026 true freshman Jett Washington. The 5-star safety is probably unlike anyone the Ducks have recruited before. Oregon WR Evan Stewart will return for the 2026 s...

In a shocking development, Oregon former 5-star PF Kwame Evans Jr. is reportedly going to enter the transfer portal. The move makes the rebuild even steeper for the Ducks. On this episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses how many players from this past year's team could return for Dana Altman. Will Jackson Shelstad be the headline returner? BECOME A LOCKED ON DUCKS INSIDER https://...

Oregon's Spring practice will once again set the stage for the Spring Game at Autzen Stadium on April 25th. What are the biggest storylines for Dan Lanning's 2026 team this Spring? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Oregon's rise in production from the TE room over the last several years. Should they be considered "Position U" at the TE spot now or in the future? O...

Oregon's 2026 recruiting class is the highest-rated in progrum history and will see several guys make an impact in 2026. Will 4-star OL Tommy Tofi be one of them? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses going through the Men's March Madness without Oregon for the first time in 3 years. How might Dana Altman shape the roster next season? Oregon's NIL in football is top t...

USC’s defense gets a major overhaul with Gary Patterson at the helm—can the Trojans finally shake last year's woes and thrive in the Big Ten? Spring football storylines heat up as the Big Ten Squad debates the impact of fresh coaching hires in Los Angeles, Washington’s reliance on true freshmen in the trenches, and the mysterious "Drawergate" distraction on the Big Ten Squad. On the hardwood, Purd...

Oregon reportedly offered 2027 4-star QB Jake Nawrot, becoming the 3rd major QB pursuit in the class of 2027. This recruitment will be among the most interesting. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses incoming 5-star TE Kendre Harrison in the class of 2026. He is among the most likely true freshmen to play this Fall. Jeremiah McClellan was oustanding as a redshirt fre...

Oregon's win total for 2026 was released on FanDuel at 10.5, the second highest in all of college football. What does that say about Dan Lanning's 2026 team? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses 2026 true freshman DB Devin Jackson. What does his path to immediate playing time look like? Oregon has a few notable number changes going into this year, including Dierre Hi...

Oregon made a late push to get 2027 4-star DL Zane Rowe, who was expected to go to Washington. What type of statement did Dan Lanning make in this battle? Today's episode of Locked On Ducks is a crossover with 'Locked On Huskies' host Roman Tomashoff. Can Washington start to seriously push Oregon on the recruiting trail after their best class to date under HC Jedd Fisch? Oregon TE Jamari Johnson h...

Oregon added to its 2027 recruiting class with 4-star DL Zane Rowe. He's an elite D-Line prospect and it feels even sweeter to have pulled him from a potential Washington commitment. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin breaks down the 2026 Oregon QB room. Could it be affected by the timing of the transfer portal this year? The Ducks were pushing for 5-star SoCal DB Honor Fa'a...

Oregon began Spring Practice on Thursday with good news on Dylan Raiola's injury going into 2026. WR Jeremiah McClellan once again made the highlight reel. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses 2026 true freshman RB/WR Tradarian Ball. He could be one of the most exciting players in Oregon's freshman class. Oregon Basketball is in the offseason for Dana Altman after hi...