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New Year’s Eve saw the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff kick off with an upset. The No. 10 seed Miami Hurricanes defeated the defending champion Ohio State Buckeyes. New Year’s Day will see the other three games played, with Oregon-Texas Tech leading the way. Both schools boast one of the most prolific offenses in […]

New Year’s Day is filled with college football, as the three remaining College Football Playoff (CFP) quarterfinals are set to be contested. Thursday’s CFP matchup, the Orange Bowl, pits the fifth-ranked Oregon football program against number four Texas Tech. Ahead of the matchup, the Ducks received some good news. Per college football insider Pete Thamel […]

The No. 5 seed Oregon Ducks are preparing to face the No. 4 seed Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Orange Bowl, marking another College Football Playoff quarterfinal appearance for a program that finished the regular season 12-1 and ranked inside the national top five. For A’Mauri Washington, the buildup has carried an edge rooted […]

Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning is once again pushing for sweeping changes to the College Football Playoff structure, doubling down on his belief that the season’s extended calendar is creating unnecessary chaos for players, coaches, and programs alike. Speaking ahead of Oregon’s CFP quarterfinal matchup against Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Capital One […]

Oregon football coach Dan Lanning has a loaded Ducks team this year, but he also had some criticisms of the college football schedule as they get ready for the Orange Bowl. Lanning is the latest to raise concerns about the college football calendar, as it will be a month since the teams that had byes […]

Oregon football entered the College Football Playoff with an NFL Draft distraction potentially hovering above. Dante Moore is hearing first round chatter before facing Texas Tech. Talks of Moore’s potential grew after shredding James Madison. Duck fans will love Moore’s mindset, though, involving the draft talk. He revealed where his mental state is via Erik […]

Oregon football has touched down in South Florida for a massive showdown — but all eyes are on the head coach. Dan Lanning took the podium Tuesday in Miami Gardens and delivered a masterclass in misdirection surrounding the status of his star receiver. With a high-stakes College Football Playoff clash just days away, the true […]

The College Football Payoff quarterfinal slate is full of fascinating matchups, but perhaps none of them are more intriguing than the Orange Bowl between Oregon and Texas Tech. Oregon has flown somewhat under the radar for a lot of the season after losing one of its only marquee matchups of the regular season at home […]

Oregon football witnessed Evan Stewart ascend in coming over via Texas A&M during 2024. He’s now a senior eligible to enter the 2026 NFL Draft and add to a growing wide receiver class. All despite dealing with a season-ending 2025 injury. Or will he run it back in Eugene? Stewart’s words regarding his future will […]

New Year’s Day has three College Football Playoff games, kicking off with the Orange Bowl as Oregon faces Texas Tech. As the two prepare to face off, it is time to make three bold predictions about Texas Tech at the Orange Bowl. The Red Raiders finished 12-1 on the year. They opened up 6-0 before […]

The Oregon Ducks received a mixed injury update just days before their College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Capital One Orange Bowl. While Oregon will once again be without one of its most anticipated playmakers, the Ducks are getting much-needed reinforcements at wide receiver at the perfect time. […]

Oregon will not have one of its longest-tenured players for the upcoming College Football Playoffs. Redshirt sophomore Austin Novosad is not expected to be with the team, as he intends to enter the college football transfer portal. Novosad will enter the portal with two years of eligibility remaining, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported. Novosad was a […]

Oregon Ducks’ College Football Playoff run took a minor but notable roster hit just after Christmas, as reserve offensive lineman Lipe Moala decided to explore new opportunities elsewhere. The timing stood out, coming in the middle of a postseason push, but it also highlighted the depth and competition that currently define the Ducks’ program. “Oregon […]

Oregon football team just locked in a major piece of its 2026 foundation, with starting center Iapani Laloulu announcing he’ll return next season right as the Ducks ramp up for the Orange Bowl against Texas Tech. Those moves keep a key leader in place up front and stabilize the offense beyond this playoff run. That […]

No. 5 ranked Oregon football received a key boost to its future roster Tuesday, as starting center Iapani Laloulu announced his decision to return for the 2026 season ahead of the Orange Bowl vs. the No. 4 seed Texas Tech Red Raiders. The move strengthens the football program’s continuity and reinforces the Ducks’ emphasis on […]

Oregon Ducks is back in the College Football Playoff, but head coach Dan Lanning believes this year’s Ducks are entering the postseason with a noticeably different mindset than the group a season ago. That shift in approach, according to Lanning, could be the key as Oregon prepares for a quarterfinal showdown against Texas Tech Red […]

Oregon Ducks delivered a result that was both encouraging and unsettling in its College Football Playoff opener, and head coach Dan Lanning made that duality clear in his postgame assessment. The Ducks advanced, but not without exposing areas that will demand immediate attention heading into the quarterfinals. Speaking during his Monday afternoon press conference, Lanning […]

Oregon football entered College Football Playoff quarterfinal week with uncertainty surrounding one of its most productive offensive players—but optimism soon followed. As preparations for the matchup against Texas Tech intensified, head coach Dan Lanning provided encouraging news regarding freshman running back Jordon Davison, addressing a key storyline in the Ducks’ postseason outlook. Davison exited Oregon’s […]

The 2025 Oregon football season continues after a big win this past weekend against James Madison. The Ducks advanced to the College Football Playoff semifinals after beating James Madison 51-34. They are playing Texas Tech next in the quarterfinals at the Orange Bowl in Miami, and head coach Dan Lanning says he thinks it is […]

Oregon’s football team’s playoff push got a whole lot louder after Dante Moore detonated James Madison early, putting together one of those first halves that instantly becomes a reference point. He helped Oregon build real separation fast and finished the night with 313 passing yards, four passing touchdowns, two interceptions, plus a rushing score on […]

Dante Moore’s spectacular season continued with a historic performance on Saturday night. While leading Oregon to a dominant win over James Madison in round one of the College Football Playoffs, the star quarterback achieved a feat unprecedented since Zach Wilson achieved it in 2020. Moore and the Ducks got out to a quick start by […]

No. 5 Oregon Ducks defeated the No. 12 James Madison Dukes 51-34 in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday night at Autzen Stadium, earning the program’s first playoff win since 2014. Oregon, 12-1 on the season, advanced to face No. 4 Texas Tech in the CFP quarterfinals at the Orange Bowl […]

Oregon Ducks secured their first College Football Playoff victory under Dan Lanning on Saturday night, but the mood inside the Ducks’ locker room didn’t reflect a typical postseason win celebration. After a 51-34 win over the James Madison Dukes at Autzen Stadium, senior wide receiver Malik Benson offered a candid admission that raised eyebrows across […]

Dan Lanning’s Oregon Ducks officially punched its ticket to the College Football Playoff quarterfinals on Saturday night, but the Ducks’ dominant 51-34 win over James Madison Dukes came with a dose of frustration from head coach Dan Lanning. For much of the night, Oregon looked every bit like a national title contender. The Ducks raced […]

The No. 5 Oregon Ducks torched the No. 24 James Madison Dukes with a unique punt return touchdown during their matchup in the first round of the 2025 College Football Playoff on Saturday night. Oregon dominated the regular season as one of the best teams in the country, securing its place in the CFP for […]

Oregon football entered Autzen Stadium favored by more than 20 points against James Madison. The College Football Playoff meeting immediately lived up to the hype — of an Oregon onslaught. The host Ducks raced to the early 13-3 first quarter lead. But then increased the advantage to 34-3 — all before halftime. Dante Moore shredded […]

James Madison entered the College Football Playoff as the ultimate underdog, a program with much to prove after it squeezed into the 12-team bracket without any signature wins to its name. You could say it is the Dukes versus the world in Saturday’s showdown in Autzen Stadium. Unfortunately for them, Oregon does not have an […]

Oregon’s offense could be in for a massive upgrade in the College Football Playoffs. Despite not playing all season, the Ducks could have star receiver Evan Stewart make his season debut in the postseason. Stewart has not played all year after suffering a significant knee injury over the summer. However, if Oregon beats James Madison […]

For a quarter and a half, Alabama football looked dead in the water. Trailing 17-0 to the Oklahoma Sooners in the first round of the College Football Playoff, the flashbacks to their regular-season loss in Norman were getting vivid. Then, Ty Simpson and Lotzeir Brooks flipped the script entirely. In a stunning display of resilience, […]

Oregon football is sweating out some major injury concerns just hours before its College Football Playoff opener. According to On3 Insider Pete Nakos, Oregon’s wide receiver room is dealing with a mixed bag of news. True freshman sensation Dakorien Moore and veteran Gary Bryant Jr. remain questionable for tonight’s clash against James Madison. However, the […]

Oregon football returns to the College Football Playoff spotlight for the second straight year. This time Dan Lanning and the Ducks have one of the Cinderella teams in James Madison on deck. JMU is a massive underdog here — entering Autzen Stadium with the Ducks favored by nearly 22 points. It’s also the first time […]

The No. 5 seed Oregon Ducks enter the College Football Playoff with questions surrounding their offensive health, as injuries to multiple wide receivers headline the latest Ducks injury report. Oregon will host No. 12 seed James Madison in the first round on Saturday at Autzen Stadium, where receiver availability could play a major role in […]

As Dan Lanning’s Oregon Ducks prepare for its College Football Playoff opener against James Madison Dukes, one of the Ducks’ biggest challenges isn’t talent, it’s timing. Several key wide receivers are working their way back from injury, and head coach Dan Lanning acknowledged the delicate balance required to reintegrate them without disrupting what has already […]

The college football transfer portal is once again heating up, and Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola is shaping up to be one of the most discussed names of the 2026 cycle. While speculation has swirled around several potential destinations, new reports suggest one popular program can be crossed off the list. On3 reports fueled early […]

Oregon Ducks’ defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi is preparing for a massive career transition, but not before finishing what he views as unfinished business in Eugene. Recently hired as the next head coach at California, Lupoi made it clear that leaving the Oregon Ducks before their College Football Playoff run was never an option. Lupoi addressed […]

Dante Moore and the No. 5-seed Oregon football will soon be playing in the College Football Playoff, as they are set to face the No. 12-seed James Madison Dukes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene this coming Saturday. But the Ducks could have earned a higher seed and been rewarded with a first-round bye had Oregon […]

Oregon football will be facing James Madison this week in the College Football Playoffs, and it’ll be win or go home for the program. This is an opportunity that Oregon has earned, and it will take a collective group effort for them to advance for a chance to win the national title. That’s one of […]

The College Football Transfer Portal is heating up, as another big-name quarterback has entered his name. Dylan Raiola has entered the transfer portal, ending his time with Nebraska. Now, he will be looking for a new home, and these are the best possible options. Raiola has a long history of transferring. It actually began back […]

In a recruiting world that rarely slows down, one of the biggest names on Oregon’s football team board just chose to stay put somewhere else. Five-star 2026 wideout Chris Henry Jr., son of the late former Bengals receiver Chris Henry, went on the Pat McAfee Show and reaffirmed his commitment to Ohio State, even after […]