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Oregon football will have every Big Ten team gunning for the Ducks this fall. Including the defending national champion Ohio State. The Ducks stood alone as the conference champion. All after officially joining the Big Ten last season. Oregon will attempt to dethrone OSU. But 17 conference foes want to snatch the top of the […]

Oregon football added massive size and power to the trenches before the Fourth of July. Winning over an intriguing five-star over LSU and Penn State. Immanuel Iheanacho boosted the Ducks class by choosing the Big Ten champions Thursday afternoon. Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals revealed the Tigers and Nittany Lions landed in the final running. But […]

The Oregon football team is having a big day on the recruiting trail as the Ducks have landed two elite prospects so far on Thursday. First, one of the top players in the 2026 recruiting class announced his decision as five-star offensive tackle Immanuel Iheanacho committed to Oregon. Then, four-star safety Devin Jackson announced that […]

Oregon football has been on a recruiting tear ever since Dan Lanning was hired as the head coach in Eugene. Lanning has been relentless, and the proof is in the pudding. Oregon vaulted to the top of college football last year and finished the regular season undefeated. They are still killing it on the recruiting […]

The Oregon football team suffered a couple of big blows on the recruiting trail recently as it missed out on two of the best quarterbacks in the 2026 recruiting class. The Ducks were top teams for both Jared Curtis and Ryder Lyons, but both players committed elsewhere. Curtis ended up with Georgia, and Lyons is […]

Oregon football is adding its own “Mamba Mentality” to Eugene for the 2026 class. The Ducks landed the five-star nephew of the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Oregon received a massive verbal commitment from Jett Washington Thursday — one of the nation’s most coveted prospects. Washington narrowed his list down to Oregon, Alabama and USC […]

Five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons is one of the best players in the 2026 recruiting class, and he hasn’t announced his commitment yet. Lyons has received interest from the best of the best, but there are a few schools that have stood above the rest in his recruitment. The Oregon football team is one of them, […]

Oregon football had a dominant year last year. After winning the Big Ten, it was on its way to the top seed in the college football playoff. They finished the season undefeated, and a significant reason for this success was Dillon Gabriel’s stability and pinpoint accuracy. Gabriel had a dominant year after transferring over from […]

Oregon football engaged itself in a fierce battle with USC on the college football recruiting trail. Cannonball references have centered around the Oregon-USC rivalry. But one ex-Ducks star has heard enough from USC and defended Dan Lanning. Kenjon Barner called out the rival on the Ducks of a Feather podcast. Barner joined fellow former Oregon […]

Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks scored a pivotal recruiting victory this week, landing four-star wide receiver Messiah Hampton. Heavily recruited by top programs across the country, Hampton drew strong interest from Michigan, Miami, Penn State, and Syracuse. Ultimately, the highly touted Class of 2026 wide receiver chose Oregon, further strengthening the Ducks’ position as […]

Oregon football has ignited a new rampage on the college football recruiting trail. The Ducks’ summer recruiting blitz hit is already winning over 2027 talents. Including a new four-star defender who chose Oregon over Tennessee and Clemson — two College Football Playoff qualifiers. This time Dan Lanning and the Ducks reeled in Cam Pritchett, who […]

Oregon football delivered a new splash Sunday. One 2027 recruit dropped a “cannonball” counter at USC. The Trojans took a dig at their Big Ten rival with a clip from “Anchorman” in helping announce the Mark Bowman commitment. But Oregon’s newest verbal commit countered and took his swipe at USC. Edge rusher Prince Tavizon revealed […]

Oregon football and head coach Dan Lanning entered the picture for the nation’s No. 2 safety Wednesday. The news comes following some unrest involving a prized five-star Ducks pledge, who’s since decommitted. But now Oregon is in the lone Big Ten finalist amid SEC interest. Safety Jireh Edwards from St. Francis Academy in Maryland placed […]

Cloudy weather in Eugene didn’t prevent Dan Lanning from jumping into a pool. Except the Oregon football head coach took a dive with a prized five-star recruit. All following the prospect’s major Oregon decision Saturday. Richard Wesley of Sierra Canyon in Chatsworth, California chose the Ducks. The edge rusher becomes the second five-star pledge for […]

Oregon football lost key ground on the college football recruiting trail. Jared Curtis spurned Oregon for Georgia just five days ago. The Ducks, however, learned where another five-star is heading amid a push from Texas and Ohio State. Oregon and head coach Dan Lanning scored a massive verbal commitment Saturday evening. Richard Wesley of Sierra […]

The Oregon football team had a successful first year in the Big Ten as it went 12-0 in the regular season and won the 2024 Big Ten championship. The Ducks ended up going into the College Football Playoff as the #1 team in the country, so they received a bye into the quarterfinals. Oregon beat […]

Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava turned heads recently after opting to sit out of practice over disputes about his NIL contract with the program. Although the situation came as a surprise to many, rumors suggest Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel may have gotten a heads-up about Iamaleava’s decision ahead of time. During a guest appearance […]

The first high-profile holdout of the NIL era in college football didn’t last very long. After Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava ditched practice just before the Volunteers’ spring game due to ongoing contract negotiations, Josh Heupel and company essentially told him to kick rocks. Now that Tennessee has severed ties with Iamaleava and is moving in […]

Oregon football slipped out of its No. 1 recruiting class ranking for 2026 last month. Even Clemson has gained traction and scaled the Ducks. But the Big Ten champs received a strong message from a five-star who shut down his commitment Thursday. Towering 6-foot-7 tight end Kendre Harrison fired off a message that’ll win over […]

One of the best players in the 2026 recruiting class is Ohio State commit Chris Henry Jr. Henry Jr. has been committed to the Buckeyes since July of 2023, but it seems like he is still exploring his options. A competitor to watch here that has been gaining a lot of traction is the Oregon […]

Oregon football head coach Dan Lanning has agreed to a new six-year deal that will give him a $2 million pay bump. Lanning just led to the Ducks to a Big Ten title in their first year in their new conference, and they earned the top seed in the College Football Playoff. Lanning has been […]

The Oregon football team continued its surge on the recruiting trail Wednesday as 2026 four-star safety Xavier Lherisse announced his commitment to the Ducks. Oregon had one of the best 2025 recruiting classes, and they are off to an incredibly hot start in the 2026 cycle as well. The Ducks had some stiff competition here […]

Oregon football endured a rough February 2025. The Ducks lost prized four-star 2026 quarterback Jonas Williams to USC, then lost their No. 1 recruiting class ranking for this current cycle. But Oregon is regaining ground — by locking in a five-star visitor despite a push from Georgia. The Ducks will host talented quarterback Jared Curtis […]

Oregon football is battling two fellow College Football Playoff qualifiers for a prized five-star talent. The Ducks and head coach Dan Lanning, though, received welcoming news Monday over Georgia and Penn State. Immanuel Iheanacho, the No. 2 ranked prospect by On3.com, told recruiting insider Steve Wiltfong that the Ducks top his list. Iheanacho stars at […]

The Dallas Cowboys are filling out their staff after making the stunning decision to promote offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to be their new head coach. Now, the Cowboys are focused on building the rest of the coaching staff, and they have reached down into the college ranks for a number of those hires. On Sunday, […]

Oregon football heads into this offseason after a terrific third-year over head coach Dan Lanning. The Ducks went undefeated in the regular season and won the Big Ten Championship in their first year in the conference. Unfortunately, Oregon could not continue that momentum into the College Football Playoff as its season ended with a loss […]

Oregon football quarterback Dillon Gabriel penned a heartfelt farewell letter to Ducks Nation a few weeks after the program’s season ended. The grad transfer from Oklahoma had an extraordinary season in Eugene. Among Gabriel’s individual accolades, he was named First-team All-American, Big Ten Most Valuable Player, and was one of the four finalists selected for […]

The 2024 season didn’t end how Oregon football and its fans expected as the Ducks were crushed by Ohio State 41-21 in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals at the Rose Bowl. Oregon came into the game as the only unbeaten team in the country, but Dan Lanning and company have wasted no time turning the […]

Oregon football’s excellent season clearly didn’t have the storybook ending that many fans wanted, after falling 41-21 to Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. But one of their star players will be back in the green and yellow for his senior campaign. Wide receiver Evan Stewart will be returning for one more year, despite drawing […]

The Oregon Ducks had held the No. 1 ranking in the nation since the initial College Football Playoff rankings were revealed—and with an undefeated record, who could argue? However, after their Rose Bowl loss, the Ducks are no longer unblemished and out of the playoff hunt. The Ducks hoped Wednesday night’s showdown with Ohio State […]

Despite coming into the game as the No. 1-ranked team in the country and the only undefeated team left in the College Football Playoff, Oregon’s biggest nightmares came to fruition on Wednesday. Dan Lanning and the Ducks got crushed in the CFP quarterfinals at the Rose Bowl 41-21 against Ohio State. This was a rematch […]

The first day of 2025 ended top being the Jeremiah Smith coming out party. During the College Football Playoff quarterfinals at the Rose Bowl, the young Ohio State star dominated No. 1-ranked Oregon all day and helped lead Ohio State to a 41-21 win and a spot in the semifinals at the Cotton Bowl. Smith […]

Oregon football and head coach Dan Lanning looked unprepared and overwhelmed by Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. The Ducks and Lanning took a 41-21 beatdown in Pasadena Wednesday, handing them their only loss of the season. Turns out the head coach himself shared a stunning and painful admission about Oregon’s readiness against the Buckeyes, […]

Oregon football head coach Dan Lanning was brutally honest about the upcoming Rose Bowl game. “The Granddaddy of Them All” will pit the Ducks in a rematch against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. Oregon beat its Big Ten rival in a one-point affair earlier this season. The No. 1 team […]

There hasn’t been a better team in college football this season than the Oregon Ducks. Their perfect 9-0 record speaks for itself, along with their No. 1 ranking in the College Football Playoff, which has remained unchanged since the initial rankings were released back in Week 10. In a season where perfection was rare and […]

It has been a busy week for Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel. The Oklahoma transfer was selected as one of the four finalists for the Heisman Trophy in 2024, so he is in New York before Saturday night’s trophy ceremony. He is also preparing for the College Football Playoff as the undefeated Ducks get ready for […]

Oregon football is entering the first-ever College Football Playoffs as the top contender. Meanwhile, one assistant under head coach Dan Lanning is his own favorite to win a new coaching role. Ducks running backs coach Ra’Shaad Samples has Sam Houston State in the mix. Samples reportedly is the frontrunner for the Bearkats’ opening now, per […]

As Oregon football won the Big 10 championship and secured an undefeated season, they’ll have to wait until the Rose Bowl to play their next opponent. Head coach Dan Lanning isn’t a big fan of the bye week for the top-four seeds. He explained on the Always College Football show another idea that would be […]

In the first season of the 12-team College Football Playoff, Oregon enters the postseason as the favorite. The Ducks are 13-0, won the Big Ten Championship in their first season in the conference and have ben ranked No. 1 in every edition of this year’s CFP rankings. Dan Lanning and company proved their worth time […]