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Oregon's 2026 Big Ten Football Schedule was released on Tuesday with the Ducks having legitimate national title hopes. Dan Lanning's path is pretty brutal. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin goes through the schedule and why it could be so challenging for Oregon. How will the transfer portal class help them navigate it? Oregon has a strong core of returning players coming ba...

Oregon has brought in 12 transfer portal propsects, which is about where their last two portal classes have been. Are they done chasing transfer recruits? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Dan Lanning's trajectory of leveling up the progrum from the prior year. Will that trend continue in 2026? Oregon is starting to get the ball rolling on its 2027 recruiting effo...

Oregon's 2027 recruiting efforts are underway and they've landed a legacy recruit in 2027 3-star LB Sam Ngata. What could his future look like with the Ducks? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the Oregon offense in 2026 and how the ball will get spread around. Can the tight end position be more involved this season than in 2025? FOX Sports' Joel Klatt picked Orego...

Oregon has been in the mix for 5-star OT transfer Jordan Seaton. With his commitment to LSU, will the Ducks go into the portal to add an offensive tackle? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin reacts to the breaking portal news and what comes next. Plus, discussing Matayo Uiagalelei's senior season in 2026. BECOME A LOCKED ON DUCKS INSIDER https://joinsubtext.com/c/lockedonduck...

Jordan Seaton's transfer portal recruitment has all but officially become a saga. There's now reportedly another school in the mix as the Ducks remain in the fold. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin talks about what the new-look offense could be like under OC Drew Mehringer. Will it be different than Will Stein's for the last 3 years? Evan Stewart won't have played a footbal...

Big Ten powers shake up college football’s landscape as Indiana clinches a third straight national championship, leaving SEC fans and legends like Nick Saban searching for answers. Can the Big Ten’s dominance continue, and what does the rise of NIL spending mean for upcoming playoff scenarios? Hosts Spencer McLaughlin, Mark Culkin, and Roman Tomashoff tackle the drama—debating Ohio State’s loaded...

Oregon seemed to be out and then was back in on 5-star OT Jordan Seaton, who got a visit from Dan Lanning and A'Lique Terry down south. Is he trending to the Ducks? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses WR Jeremiah McClellan's emergence and how that sets the stage for his 2026 season. With an even better version of Dante Moore at QB, he could have a huge year. Evan St...

Oregon has reportedly been in the mix for 5-star OT Jordan Seaton, who looks to be headed to LSU barring late changes. Is the OL okay without him? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the outlook for Dante Moore in 2026. With a full array of weapons, expectations for his stats should be reasonably high. Oregon decided to promote twice from within for their coordinato...

Jordan Seaton was reportedly going to cancel his visit to Oregon but wound up taking it on Monday night. Is the Colorado transfer's talent worth the cost? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the Ducks flipping a 2026 recruit in RB Brandon Smith. Will he have a chance to see the field as a true freshman? Oregon has added a few under the radar transfers that don't gar...

Oregon is likely going to play the rest of the season without Jackson Shelstad and Nate Bittle is out for at least a month. Can they upset the Spartans on Tuesday? This episode of Locked On Ducks is a crossover with 'Locked On Spartans' host Matt Sheehan. How does this game relate to the hot seat conversations with Dana Altman? 04:00 Oregon's Rebounding vs. Spartans 06:42 Guard Depth and Defensive...

Oregon had a busy news weekend in the transfer portal, headlined by DB Aaron Scott Jr. from Ohio State. Did the Ducks actually address their need at nickel? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin also discusses TE/DE Markus Dixon coming over from Clemson. Plus, DT Jerome Simmons represents that which Oregon lost in the portal. Oregon Basketball pushed #4 Michigan but ultimately...

Welcome to the first episode of the Locked On College Basketball Squad Show! The transfer portal is FINALLY MOVING to after the national championship game. This is a massive win for all involved. Another point-shaving scandal has rocked college basketball. While it's targeted mostly at low- and mid-major players, it speaks to the current landscape of college athletics.   Support Us By Supporting O...

Oregon has gotten huge news with Dante Moore returning and the entire offensive line. The Ducks' transfer portal desires might include Colorado OT Jordan Seaton. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses how Oregon's 2026 title pursuit is shaping up. Is it truly a natty or bust season this Fall? Oregon 2026 QB commit Bryson Beaver will enter the portal and seek a new home...

Former 5-star WR Evan Stewart is returning to the Ducks in 2026 after losing his 2025 season due to injury. Oregon's fanbase should be fired up at this news. On this bonus episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin examines what could be the most talented Oregon WR room in history. The group combined with Dante Moore could be absolutely special in 2026. BECOME A LOCKED ON DUCKS INSIDER https:/...

Will Indiana secure a historic third straight Big Ten national championship, or can Miami pull off an upset at home? The panel breaks down the surprising Indiana vs. Miami title matchup, spotlighting Fernando Mendoza’s efficiency, Miami’s home-field advantage, and the impact of dynamic stars like Elijah Surratt. The crew debates why traditional powerhouses like Oregon, USC, and UCLA are chasing th...

Dante Moore could have left the Ducks and been a top 5 pick (maybe top 2) in the 2026 NFL Draft. Instead he returns to ignite another championship push. On this episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin gives a full reaction to Dante Moore's return to Oregon in 2026. The Ducks' offense could be one of the most dynamic in progrum history. Oregon is getting LB Jerry Mixon back in 2026 as well,...

Oregon brought in QB Dylan Raiola from Nebraska, potentially to backup Dante Moore. What is the future of the Oregon QB room as Dante Moore ponders the NFL? On this bonus episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin does a crossover with 'The Portal' host Brian Smith. How will the Ducks proceed having lost so many D-Linemen to the portal? Oregon's roster is still going to be elite in 2026 with a...

Oregon QB Dante Moore has to declare for the NFL Draft by Wednesday, as do Dillon Thieneman and Evan Stewart. What is the right thing for their careers? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin reacts to TE Kenyon Sadiq declaring for the NFL Draft. The Ducks' TE room is still loaded without him, led by Jamari Johnson.  Oregon has already added a tackle from Yale in Michael Bennett...

Oregon lost two straight entering Tuesday's clash in Lincoln with the Cornhuskers in what should have been dubbed the 'Dylan Raiola Clash'. The Ducks just can't find it. On this episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin reacts to Oregon's road loss at #8 Nebraska. The road forward doesn't get any easier for the Ducks. BECOME A LOCKED ON DUCKS INSIDER https://joinsubtext.com/c/lockedonducks Su...

Oregon landed the #1 safety transfer in Koi Perich from Minnesota. They also added Carl Williams IV from Baylor, is Dillon Thieneman all but gone to the NFL? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin also discusses the addition of UAB wideout Iverson Hooks. Will he be the next Tez Johnson for Oregon? Oregon lost more depth pieces in TE Roger Saleapaga and DL Terrance Green. How wil...

After much speculation, Oregon is adding Nebraska transfer QB Dylan Raiola. Dante Moore's decision still looms as the Ducks add another former 5-star QB. On ANOTHER live reaction episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Oregon's latest transfer, this time on the OL. Will Yale's Michael Bennett be a lock to start? Is Oregon done adding portal OL? Oregon has had a flurry of players g...

Oregon got a flurry of NFL returner news on Sunday inclduing Matyao Uiagalelei and Teitum Tuioti. Dylan Raiola could be the next big chess piece for the Ducks. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by 'Locked On Nittany Lions' host Zach Seyko to break down Oregon TE transfer addition Andrew Olesh. Will he factor into the 2026 rotation in that room? Oregon is still wai...

Oregon standout DL A'Mauri Washington is returning to Oregon in 2026, a huge piece for the Ducks as they return the entire D-Line. Meanwhile, there's no depth. On (another) live episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin breaks down the swarm of departures in the defensive line room. Who's the biggest impact loss? BECOME A LOCKED ON DUCKS INSIDER https://joinsubtext.com/c/lockedonducks Support...

Oregon DEs Matayo Uiagalelei and Teitum Tuioti announced they will BOTH return to the Ducks in 2026. That helps the Ducks in their national title pursuit. On this episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin reacts to the flurry of news for Oregon's 2026 roster. The Ducks brought in former Penn State 5-star TE Andrew Olesh, which probably means Kenyon Sadiq is going to the NFL. LB Kamar Mothudi...

Oregon was two wins away from the national championship when the night began. They felt much further than that by the time the game mercifully ended. On this reaction episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the Peach Bowl disaster for the Ducks. Dante Moore isn't ready for the NFL, what else stood out on Friday night? BECOME A LOCKED ON DUCKS INSIDER https://joinsubtext.com/c/lock...