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It's a B1G pond. Somewhere at some time, in 2026-27, Oregon is probably going to play the Hoosiers. How about in Vegas instead of Atlanta? 😁 With a 12-team playoff field, the performance of every B1G team matters. In 2025, the SEC did not deserve five teams in the PO field. The SP+ and FPI strength-of-schedule rankings are home cooking at its best, or at its worst from a B1G perspective. FPI ranks Ohio State's brutal schedule No. 8, behind seven SEC teams and ahead of No. 9 Texas A&M and SEC teams through 15 Alabama, with Michigan's schedule interrupting the Dixie love fest at 16. 13 SEC teams, 81.25% of the conference, are in the top 15. This is an SOS for the rest of CFB. College football fans and journalists are catching on. Outside of Dixie and Bristol, Connecticut, this is LOL 'stuff' from coast to coast. The SP+ rankings are also SEC-centric; Georgia, at 25, has the lowest-ranked SOS. But I doubt the Grapevine Gurus are laughing, and that's the problem and why Tony P wants a 24-team field and nothing less. Bring on the B1G stuff; Oregon does not play ball in a vacuum, and no one is forced to read anything on the Forum that they do not want to read.

Just think of the coach at UCLA coming from the same school as Cig did. No pressure/spotlight there. Yes what he did upset the coaching world in the future and not in a good way.

Good call. As Cig said, Indiana coming from the bottom of the pile to the top "would make a helluva movie." But Hoo would have believed it? It would be Hickory High Hoosiers on steroids. Another thing Cig changed: the calculus for how long a coach has to turn around a down-in-the-dumps program. Ryan Silverfield has two seasons to get the Arkansas Hogs back to the trough, if that. Best to the Hoosiers in 2026. Indiana is no longer considered a one-hit wonder and will likely be ranked in the AP preseason poll top 5 and not in the 20s like the 2025 preseason poll. Off to a good start with Cig winning the B1G Media Days pressers.

Interesting point. I might have to go back and read the long post again. I think the main point was they were not the 24 years old, the average that ESPN was talking about and then was adopted by everyone else. 12/22 starters return and a few of them were sophomores last year. The other 10 were 5th year players, which would be 22 years old for a college student. Some were even spouting off that IU had 26 year olds playing.

So they avg 22 yo. So on average, they were already graduated with degree in hand? Seems like the narrative was pretty accurate to me. What am I missing.

I know this is a forum about Oregon Ducks, so I apologize in advance for posting Indiana info. Yet I found last winter after joining, B1G or even Indiana info was enjoyed by some. I saw this a few minutes ago on X and it was just too good not to share. MAYBE a few Duck or college football fans will enjoy it but I will say IT A IS LONG READ. IU was OLD

I like that Indiana in most predictions are going undercover. I will say this in all seriousness ... this team could be better than last years. I know I know, but hear me out. They return 3 OL's 2 LBs, 2WRs and their leading RB from last year BEFORE he went out with a season ending knee injury. The changes ... RBs and WRs now have "breakaway" speed where they did not last year. More depth due to young (yes really, actual recruits) players getting playing time last year, with some eventually starting due to injuries. Their season will be determined IMO ... OSU at home, USC at home, Michigan on the Road and even the game in Seattle. A tidbit .. their new QB Josh Hoover was actually signed recruit at IU when Cig was hired. After a week or two decided to get a release and go home to play for TCU. Threw for a lot of yards and a lot of TDs ... although in the spring game he did not look that good because IU's defense was playing as if it was the championship game even with new players ... we all know some QBs have problems with Bryant Haines defensive schemes.

Honestly there will never be "the next Indiana". Sure, teams can build in today's NIL world within 1-3 years after losing for years and win the natty but I doubt anyone can do that if they have the same 100 year history of Indiana. IU was the losingest program in the history of college football until Cig won at Northwestern. That win moved them up to the 2nd losingest team in the history of college football. That 110 years of losing most of the time is what makes it different and why there will never been another "the next Indiana". Just my opinion.

Oregon Ducks Give First Look at Workouts on New Practice FieldsThe Oregon Ducks' new practice facility is still under construction, but the team is working out on the new outdoor practice fields. EUGENE - The Oregon Ducks' new practice facility at the Hatfield Dowlin Center is still under construction, but the team is working out on the new outdoor fields. Saturdays are about to get more fun, as football season approaching quickly. The Ducks are pushing the limits on a new 170,000 sq. ft. indoor athletics training facility. While coach Dan Lanning and the Oregon football team wait to move into the massive, unique building - the team is beginning to work out on the relocated two new practice fields, per a video from Oregon Football. First Look at Oregon Football Workouts on New Practice FieldsNotably in the video, the steel framework of the new indoor facility dominates the background. It's pretty inspiring to see the future home of Oregon football rise behind the team as they are doing a conditioning session. The team is not in helmets or pads in the video. The new turf is marked and usable, while the surrounding remain under construction. There are several players who appear to be wearing GPS performance-monitoring vests, which typically tracks speed and workload to help avoid injuries and optimize training. Oregon Ducks On SIOregon Ducks Give First Look at Workouts on New Practice...EUGENE - The Oregon Ducks' new practice facility at the Hatfield Dowlin Center is still under construction but the team is practicing on the new outdoor fields.

5 for 5? This will advantage teams that are proven to develope guys into NFL draft picks at a high level. Lanning and his staff are near the top of this list. I'd say top 3. Very few teams are capable of managing a roster at the level Lanning has proven over the past few years. Dan has aced all three levels. HS recruitment, TP and retaining those currently on the roster. The gap between the haves and have-nots will get wider. It ages cfb another year (kinda) allowing more time for the cream to seperate. Does this open the door for a reshift of cfb again? Seems so but who knows?

Oregon Ducks front seven ranked among best in the nation, per CBS Sports https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/football/2026/08/02/oregon-football-best-front-sevens-cbs-sports/91135355007/

I have returned to the forum out here in Indiana. I see my last post was back in February. Why some may ask ... well this is the best forum I have found since following my first one in 1995. CIVIL discussion can take place even if you are the opponent. Plus I love talking football. Well this new ruling ... what a mess. It will get sorted out most likely for 2027 season but what about now? The rosters are set at 105, NIL money paid or on contract, freshmen on campus ... I always said never mix politics and sports. Too bad the overpriced NCAA admin couldn't run their own organization.

Managing a college football roster is difficult; however Coach Dan Lanning does a great job. The new 5 for 5 rule won't affect the Ducks according to Dan. Oregon Ducks On SIOregon Coach Dan Lanning Shares Uncensored Thoughts on Ne...Recently, the NCAA ruled in favor of a new five-for-five proposal that changes college football and college sports as a whole. This means that college athletes

I believe Fall camp begins August 5th.

I must have missed it. When do practices start?

Oregon's Brandon Finney Jr. among nation's top returning cornerbacksBrandon Finney Jr. arrived in Eugene last year as a talented true freshman, but from the outside looking in, there were no expectations that he would become the team's top shutdown corner immediately. Yet, here we are. Moving into his second season with the Ducks, Finney is ranked as the No. 3 returning corner in the nation, according to Pro Football Focus. https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/football/2026/08/01/oregon-football-brandon-finney-top-returning-cornerbacks/91135604007/

Nike drops new Oregon Vomero 18 running shoes ahead of college football seasonTo help ring in a new college football season, Nike just dropped college football-themed Vomero 18 running shoes, which includes Oregon as one of the featured schools. https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/football/2026/08/01/how-to-buy-oregon-nike-running-shoes-vomero-18-sneakers/91133333007/

Comin' to Your Citay? Saturday Down SouthPredicting College GameDay locations for every week of th...From Oxford to Tuscaloosa, let's predict College GameDay locations for every week of the 2026 college football season.

Hey, Judge, I'm over 21; buy me a 5th! Frankly, Judge Charlotte, I do give a damn. 🤬 https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/2026/07/31/college-athletes-extra-eligibility-court-ruling-fifth-season/91130269007/?utm_source=usatoday-sports-strada&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=usatbaseline& On3Tracking top college basketball players who could return...Tracking the top college basketball players exploring a fifth year of eligibility following Friday's Colorado court ruling. On3Tracking college football players who could return for 5t...On3 has compiled a list of players who could return to college football for a fifth year with Friday night's injunction.

Come on back? Crazy-making Male Bovine Excrement 🤬 On3Tracking college football players who could return for 5t...On3 has compiled a list of players who could return to college football for a fifth year with Friday night's injunction. On3Tracking top college basketball players who could return...Tracking the top college basketball players exploring a fifth year of eligibility following Friday's Colorado court ruling.

Why the Bill or something like it is needed - This ruling from a federal court judge in Colorado just made roster management even more uncertain. This stuff has to stop. On3Colorado judge grants class-wide preliminary injunction a....

By Bob, Iamastayea - On3Nico Iamaleava opens up about staying at UCLA after a 'to...Nico Iamaleava went through a difficult first season at UCLA, but his first meeting with coach Bob Chesney made it easy to stay.

A B1G sigh of relief from ACC and B12 HQ. The Bill, which limits conferences to no more than 19 teams, could bring an end to Clemson, FSU, Miami, UNC, and Texas Tech's, etc., dream of moving up to the Power 2. Except for Notre Dame and UConn, to join a P4 conference, a program has to play as an independent for five seasons. A cap on conference expansion might keep equal media revenue and close to equal postseason revenue distribution in place in the B1G and the SEC. Don't like it, where are you going to go? A 19-team conference cap = The Big Ten is reserving a spot for Notre Dame; however, the ACC is enabling ND's independence through 2037, On3ACC, Big 12 release statements on Big Ten, SEC decision t....

I like your headline Santa Rosa Duck.

Whereas, I like you would support the Bill its results are only a part of the needed changes. The timing is critical to begin “turning the ship” away from the looming iceberg. I do not like to see the federal government taking measures to overreach into collegiate sports which desperately need their own governing body to replace the intended and historical roles of the NCAA. I believe there should be two new bodies, if not more. College football is enough different and if a scale to require it’s own governing body. The other collegiate sports could have their own. I wonder sometimes if football should be divided further with a conference or division of the top 60 or so teams, and separate governance and regulations for the remaining D1, D2, and D3 or others. Their needs, environments, revenues and the situations of the athletes (compensation, meals, training and medical, scale, etc.) are dramatically different and one size fits all may not be the best now and the future. Evolve or die.