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Concerning 2026, it all starts with the decision made on the OL in the offseason. The OC could be bad; but, a lot of stuff should still be working with a decent OL (and we should just be complaining about the new OC for overall lackluster numbers, rather than the collapse we have seen). The Duck OL looked confused at times last year with a 6th year senior, a 5th year senior, a 5th year senior, a 4th year junior, and a 3rd year sophomore (with 15 starts). What did it expect to see throwing in a bunch of young guys: Addison, Crader, Utu, Ferguson, Wilson, and veteran backup Rogers (with two career starts and very few overall meaningful snaps)? To make this move, the staff must have had a sky-high a degree of confidence in them before making that decision (which in hindsight seems even more odd given the Spring game struggles on the OL with the clear star of the day being a true freshman). Given the lack of portal interest in OL from Oregon, clearly a decision was made there was full confidence the young guys were ready to be at least a decent quality OL for a Top 10 team. I thought the Yale kid at first (since he was about the only OL target) might have been an Ajani Cornelius type (who was one of the FCS's most highly regarded young players before Oregon); but, no, he was just more veteran depth and insurance in the mold of a Nisad Strother (who arguably actually saved the OL in 2024 so is why a staff does such things). There was some buzz maybe it wasn't the greatest OL classes in the portal this year. Even if true, it doesn't mean there weren't a number of guys. In this case, veterans with experience in solid programs, which would have given the OL a massively higher floor. You give the Ducks the often maligned healthy pair of Harkey and World back, and I am pretty confident the Ducks are 5-0. Portal experienced talent that was available for 2026? Just among the top of one list: Jordan Seaton (JR/Colrado) : 22 starts (now LSU) Jacarrius Peak (5th SR/NC State): 31 starts (now SC) Lance Heard (SR/Texas): 24 starts (now UK) Coleton Price (5th SR/Boston College): 30 starts (now UK) Xavier Chaplin (5th SR/Auburn): 37 starts (now FSU) Melvin Siani (SR/Wake Forest): 27 starts (now Texas) Tegra Tshabola (5th SR/Ohio State): 29 starts (now UK) E'Marion Harris (5th SR/Arkansas): 24 starts (now Okla) Joe Brunner (5th SR/Wisconsin): 24 starts (now Indiana) Aliou Bah (5th SR/Maryland): 24 starts (now LSU) Emmanuel Poku (5th SR/E. Carolina): 26 starts (now SC) Now, obviously the Ducks couldn't have gotten them all; but, some? A couple? Kentucky found a way to sign 3 of the top 8. We seen the struggles at LG all season? What happens if instead Oregon had Tshabola plugged in there? I know he was a bit of a controversial figure at tOSU, but his 29 career starts and a bunch of big games, I am sure elevates what we have seen at that spot so far almost immeasurably. Instead, Oregon went for a high profile backup QB, a high profile safety (who at least so far hasn't had the expected impact for the defense), a backup DL (who hasn't played much), and a backup WR (who hasn't played at all). Stein faced a similar huge question mark on his OL and went out and got four portal OL starters (which often is considered a recipe for complete disaster); and, have surprised everyone starting 5-1 with its OL being singled out as a huge reason for its success (reading a couple articles). Oregon fans are not only left wishing for Kentuckly level OL play, we probably are wishing for Oregon State or Oklahoma State (built with North Texas transfers) level of OL competence (which we likely probably will only continue to dream about the rest of the way).

Imagine that D on a consistent basis with any of the Oregon offenses under Stein or Dillie...

It would have been interesting to see how the game would have played out had the ball been correctly placed and Oregon would have tied the game. The correct placement of the ball on the half yard line was announced after explanation of the penalty, and Lanning seemed to be arguing with officials about the ball subsequently being placed on the one and a half yard line. I don’t understand how this mistake was made.

I don't know if they actually lied to us. I would surmise that they were drinking too much of their own kool-aid and not looking at things from a wider perspective. This is where having an outside hire for OC could be of enormous benefit.

Oopsie!

MY BAD - Ducks -6.5, not the Huskers.

Never put the game in the hands of the officials, just as 'Bama.

I look forward to seeing if they can contain The Manhunter next week. I believe they will.

They said Meh' was a genius. Called him Einstien. It bothers me that they lied to us fans. With a straight face. It had to be a lie. The alternative is that nobody on this team has a clue and I don't buy that for a second

Someday we just might get the D and the O to pay great on the same day.

https://x.com/bigten/status/2109392557830447453/photo/1 Potentially starting the second rushing attempt closer to the goal line might have resulted in a tie-game and overtime.

Your offense turns the ball over 7 timnes and you only give up 17 points.

My guess is that Raiola will enter the portal.

5 TOs? We had 7 TOs. We might have won if we only had 5.

It's coaching, it comes down to coaching, Terry should be fired...today! He hasn't developed lineman at all, it's as simple as that. I don't buy any of this stuff about NIL being problem, it's not a problem at Ohio St., it's not a problem at Georgia, why should it be a problem here. We have a lot of coaches who just aren't very good at developing talent. I would say the QB, O-line, LBs, and both coordinators should be on the hot seat.

I watched 2 examples and couldn't take any more--SHAMEFUL!!

Came across this one. It isn't pretty. It is one play from the game, but if you are willing to "continue watching" and open it up in X (then hit the "X" to get rid of the pop up), it scrolls to nine examples of the OL from the game.

Et tu, refs? https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/breaking-news/article/big-ten-admits-its-officials-made-a-massive-error-on-oregons-game-tying-2-point-conversion-attempt-in-loss-vs-ucla-213558096.html On the other hand, I don't believe analytics advise a home favorite playing with a backup QB to go for two after scoring its first TD. Another baffling and uncalled-for decision that brought an unnecessary late-game 2-point try into play. 8-0 instead of 7-0 was going to destroy UCLA's confidence and alter the Bruins' game plan.

I thought there were opportunities yesterday, but the offense seemed unfocused, at best. Ball security was lacking. I was hopeful for the rest of the season. The Stewart TD showed a flash of his burgeoning pre-injury capabilities, but one play doesn't carry the day. The wildcat formation was a great change of pace but dipping back into that we'll repeatedly proved disastrous. I'm not concerned about the playoffs. I AM concerned about the current overall direction of the team

Dilly then Stein. Look what KY is doing in the SEC. QB/WR talent in theory nearly best ever at Oregon, RB pretty good too. X factor boils down to O Line. Or...Meringue. Or both.

I laughed (NOT), I cried, I still bleed green and yellow...

Watched that hit, while it was a dirty play that targeted our QB, it was not a hit that kept him on the turf. Dylan popped up and was immediately ready for the next play. He gave nobody a reason to believe he had injured ribs, or any other physical injury. He was sailing passes over receivers heads before the hit, and under throwing his passes afterwards. 5 turnovers, poor offensive scheme, and sub par QB play from our starter is what really happened.

The defense played well enough to win easily; we gave up 17 points, but there is no reason why we could not have won 42-17. How could PURDUE put 38 points on UCLA and we only did 15? I have been reluctant to agree with David Marsh's call for drastic coaching changes at the end of the season, as I felt we needed to see more games. But in the end...if the offense is not scoring an average of 38 points a game with the explosion plays you referred to....that is on the OC. Way to go WYATT!

Oregon's offensive struggles are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. The Ducks still have talent. They still have playmakers. But there is a growing difference between an offense that accumulates yards and one that consistently imposes its will on a defense. The problem may come down to two connected issues: the disappearance of explosive plays and a running game that no longer produces at the level Oregon fans have come to expect. Remember When Oregon Could Break a Game Open? Oregon's offense has historically been dangerous because of its ability to turn an ordinary play into an extraordinary gain. A five-yard run could become a 50-yard touchdown. A routine pass could turn into a long completion because a receiver found space after the catch. Defenses had to account for the possibility that any mistake could result in six points. That explosiveness was particularly evident in 2025. By late November, Oregon was tied for first nationally with 77 offensive plays of at least 20 yards. The Ducks were not simply moving the football; they were consistently creating game-changing opportunities. And the ground game was a major part of the equation. Oregon finished 2025 averaging 198.6 rushing yards per game and 5.4 yards per carry. In 2024, 157.9 yards per game and 4.4 yards per carry. That is the kind of rushing production that forces a defense to make difficult decisions. Load the box to stop the run, and you create opportunities for the passing game. Protect against the pass, and a talented running back can make you pay. When both elements are working, an offense becomes incredibly difficult to defend. The 2026 Running Game Is a Different Story Through five games in 2026, Oregon has averaged 141.8 rushing yards per game and 4.3 yards per carry. Those numbers are down substantially from last season. However, these statistics don't tell the whole story as Oregon's 84–0 victory over Portland State significantly boosts its season averages, so even those figures may paint a more favorable picture than the offense's recent performances warrant. The UCLA game offered a particularly troubling example. Oregon managed just 73 rushing yards and 272 total yards. The Ducks converted only one of 12 third-down opportunities. This was not simply a matter of failing to finish drives. Oregon struggled to sustain them in the first place. So, here is the question: Are the Ducks struggling to run the football because they cannot create explosive plays, or are they struggling to create explosive plays because the running game is no longer forcing defenses to respect it? Oregon's offensive identity should not depend on one quarterback, one running back, or one receiver. Personnel changes happen. Injuries happen. Good defenses take away a team's favorite options. But the broader question remains: Can Oregon consistently establish the run, create explosive plays, and sustain drives when its first option is unavailable or a defense takes away its preferred matchup? Against UCLA, the answer was no. The Ducks did not have a drive longer than 27 yards until the fourth quarter. By then, the offense was chasing the game. That is what makes the performance so concerning. An offense that cannot sustain drives puts tremendous pressure on its defense and leaves itself with little margin for error. Oregon needs to generate more consistent early-down rushing production, create explosive plays without relying on broken coverages, and put its quarterbacks in manageable third-down situations. It also needs to identify whether the problem lies in blocking, play design, execution, or some combination of all three. Most importantly, the coaching staff needs to determine whether the current offensive approach is generating favorable matchups or allowing defenses to dictate the terms of engagement. The numbers suggest a meaningful decline in rushing efficiency from 2025. The UCLA game demonstrated just how ugly the results can become when Oregon cannot run effectively, sustain possessions, or convert third downs. The Ducks need to rediscover what made their offense so difficult to defend: the ability to make a defense pay for its decisions. A productive running game creates opportunities for explosive passes. Explosive passing makes the running game more dangerous. Together, they create an offense capable of controlling a game rather than merely trying to survive each possession. Right now, Oregon has too many questions and too few convincing answers. The Ducks have work to do. The question is whether they can fix the underlying problem before it costs them more games.

That feeling that Ducks fans are experiencing right now of extreme disappointment and completely wasting talent……..Just remember, USC fans have felt like that for about 15 years now. Maybe I should be a little nicer to them. 🤣