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Oregon snapped a 10-game losing streak last time out against Penn State, playing as a favorite at home against Minnesota. This was yet another ugly loss. On this reaction episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin lays out how it went wrong for Dana Altman's team. This game was as concerning as any defeat they've had so far. BECOME A LOCKED ON DUCKS INSIDER https://joinsubtext.com/c/lockedondu...

Oregon's 2027 recruiting efforts got another early verbal commitment from 4-star RB CaDarius McMiller. Will the Ducks add another ball carrier in the 2027 class? Today's episode of Locked On Ducks is a crossover with 'The Portal' podcast host Brian Smith. Has Oregon done enough to replenish the DL depth lost in the portal? Koi Perich is going to be a high impact player at safety coming over from M...

Oregon added to its 2027 recruiting class with 4-star RB Cadarius McMiller out of Texas. The Ducks' latest commit looks very much like a current great running back. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses how Oregon's schedule stacks up to the rest of the Big 10 in 2026. Will any teams be undefeated going into the Playoff? Oregon LB Bryce Boettcher exits Eugene with a s...

Oregon Basketball hadn't won a game in what felt like forever. The Ducks broke through against a Penn State team that has struggled this year but it feels good nonetheless. On this reaction episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin reacts to the game and where Dana Altman's seat temperature should be. Can he change fans' minds as the season winds down? BECOME A LOCKED ON DUCKS INSIDER https:/...

Oregon has only started former transfer QBs in the Dan Lanning era from Bo Nix to Dante Moore this past season (sort of). Are HS quarterback recruits worth the time? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses a potential breakout candidate on the defensive line. Can former top 50 recruit Elijah Rushing make a big impact? Who was Oregon's offensive MVP in 2025? Dante Moore'...

Big Ten powerhouses collide as Oregon, Michigan, and Penn State each make their case for conference supremacy. Will Dante Moore and Dylan Raiola create college football’s most dangerous quarterback duo and push Dan Lanning’s Oregon Ducks to Indianapolis? Or can Kyle Whittingham’s arrival in Ann Arbor steady Michigan through a brutal schedule featuring Oklahoma, Ohio State, and Penn State, while un...

Oregon hasn't won a game in....well a very long time, having lost 10 straight games. Dana Altman's team has a real chance to change that on Saturday with the Nittany Lions in town. On this episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Nittany Lions' host Zach Seyko discuss this Saturday's matchup. The game is truly a battle of the bottom. 05:45 Penn State's Defensive Struggles Anal...

Texas Tech 5-star DT Jalen Brewster is still committed to the Red Raiders but without his DL coach, he could be persuaded elsewhere. Dan Lanning should put on the full court press. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by 'Locked On Tar Heels' host Isaac Schade. What do the Ducks have in transfer DT D'Antre Robinson? Oregon's defense was elite all season long until th...

JD Pickell of On3 picked Oregon as the program best setup for success in the next 3 years in the country. His confidence in the Ducks is well-founded, but is it too much? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses incoming 5-star freshman safety Jett Washington and what his role could be. Plus, names to know in the 2027 class. Oregon Basketball is having its worst season e...

Oregon QB Dante Moore decided to return for the 2026 season and will have plenty of preseason buzz for the Heisman Trophy. How much pressure is there on him? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses safety Koi Perich and how big of an impact he will have on Oregon's 2026 titles hopes. Could LB Dylan Williams be a true breakout candidate? Oregon's coaching staff has done...

Oregon played a good first half at Indiana but ran out of steam in the second half as Dana Altman's team continues searching for a way to stop the losing streak. Can Nate Bittle get them back in the win column? On this reaction episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin breaks down the most disappointing part of the Ducks' struggles. Another team was red hot from 3. BECOME A LOCKED ON DUCKS IN...

Oregon's 2026 recruiting class could have some chances to make an impact despite a veteran-heavy roster in the Fall. Can they live up to the 2025 class' impact? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the LB room after losing Bryce Boettcher following 2 great seasons. Could a true freshman see the field in the rotation? EDGE Nasir Wyatt was an impact player when he was...

Oregon picked up QB/TE Dayton Raiola, the younger brother of the Nebraska transfer. Is there a world where he winds up being a signal caller for the Ducks? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin evaluates the breakout potential of a couple young players. Does 5-star freshman Jett Washington have a path to seeing the field this Fall? Oregon brought in a group of 11 transfers in t...

College Football Playoff schedule chaos leaves fans and teams scratching their heads—can the Big Ten rise above it yet again? Spencer McLaughlin leads a fiery debate on the playoff’s controversial new format, with candid reactions from Trent Condon, Jay Stevens, and Jacob Goins. From baffling bye-week outcomes—Indiana Hoosiers’ historic run under Kurt Signetti—to the struggle of balancing transfer...

Oregon TE Jamari Johnson has big shoes to fill with Kenyon Sadiq likely to be a 1st round NFL Draft pick in 2026, but the one-time Louisville transfer can do it. This bonus episode of Locked On Ducks is a crossover with 'The Portal' podcast host Brian Smith. What's Oregon's biggest question going into 2026? 04:05 Offensive Tackle Draft Analysis 10:38 Ducks' Defensive Line Depth Concerns 13:39 Elij...

Oregon landed one of the highest-rated unsigned 2026 recruits in 3-star DL Anthony Jones. He bolsters a position group of need just to confuse Duck fans. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the DB room and former 5-star recruit Na'eem Offord. Was his true freshman season disappointing? The new CFP schedule is rather absurd but Oregon fans will hopefully have to deal...

Oregon added another transfer on the defensive line to bolster its lost talent to the portal. What does Howard transfer Derrick Brown bring to the Ducks? Spencer McLaughlin reacts to the latest move on the portal front. BECOME A LOCKED ON DUCKS INSIDER https://joinsubtext.com/c/lockedonducks JOIN THE LOCKED ON EVERYDAYER CLUB https://lockedonoregonducks.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our...

Oregon Basketball is having its worst season ever under Dana Altman in the midst of an 8 game losing streak. How can that come to an end? Does it matter? On this episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin looks at the looming matchup with Purdue with 'Locked On Boilermakers' host Nick Arvin. How ugly could this get? 04:43 College Player Future Speculation 12:26 Oregon's Struggles Continue 15:3...

Oregon transfer RB Simeon Price comes from Colorado with experience but lacks major production. Could he be a surprise contributor for the Ducks in 2026? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discsuses Oregon's WR room and what they can do in 2026. What sort of secondary rotation will they face in practice? Oregon has never lost a starter to the portal under Dan Lanning, how do...

Oregon OT commits Drew Fielder and Avery Michael both probably have a ways to go before they will be starters for the Ducks. Brian Smith breaks down their film. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Jay Stephens of 'Locked On Buckeyes' joins to talk about DB transfer Aaron Scott Jr. Is he a lock to start at outside corner? Oregon LB Bryce Boettcher was the leader of the defense in 2025 as the "qu...

Oregon picked up a pair of offensive tackle commits in 3-star Avery Michael and 3-star Drew Fielder. What stands about about the California products? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by 'Locked On Baylor' host Cam Stuart to discuss transfer DB Carl Williams IV. Where could he slot into Oregon's secondary in 2026? Oregon DL Bear Alexander had a great first season...

Oregon has now lost 8 straight games after Iowa and star guard Bennett Stirtz rolled in Eugene on Sunday night. Is there anything good about the Ducks? On this reaction episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin reacts to the game and looks big picture at where the program is at. Dana Altman's offseason failures were on display at home once again. BECOME A LOCKED ON DUCKS INSIDER https://joins...

Oregon added another transfer in Colorado RB Simeon Price. Could the former Buffalo/Chanticleer/Bulldog play a bigger role than his entire career? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin talks about this past year's usage of TE Kenyon Sadiq as he departs for the NFL Draft. Does he have something in common with Justin Herbert? Spencer gives the 2025 award for the biggest surprise...

Ohio State faces a brutal Big Ten gauntlet—at Texas, USC, Oregon, and Michigan. Is Ryan Day's squad ready for the most challenging schedule in college football? Spencer McLaughlin, Jay Stevens, and guests dissect the Buckeyes’ road to contention, questioning if a 10-2 finish is the best a championship-caliber team can manage. The discussion spotlights Arthur Smith’s OC hire, Indiana’s rising threa...

Oregon's schedule features 8 straight Big 10 games after its bye in early October. There are serious positives for the Ducks in a schedule that will test their entire team. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Oregon's transfer portal haul--its lowest ranked class in the Lanning era. Who will make a big impact besides the obvious names? Oregon had an elite 2025 recru...