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I appreciate your comment bc it made me curious to watch. I respectfully disagree. The first questioner put words in Koi’s mouth saying he “obviously” would prefer to skip Oregon and go straight to the Vikings. He laughed that off, and in the rest of the interview, he reiterated that he loves Oregon—the team, coaches, and state. I think, if he were a mercenary, he would be playing for Lincoln Riley. And it says a lot that he wasn’t interested in taking pictures on his official visit and instead wanted to talk football. I’m really looking forward to seeing him play.

WEDNESDAY WAR ROOM: FIVE QUESTIONS OREGON BEGINS ANSWERING IN FALL CAMPThe Ducks enter camp with an experienced roster, but important roles at tight end, safety and special teams remain open while two new coordinators begin shaping their units.Oregon does not enter fall camp needing to prove that it has talent. The Ducks return established players on both sides of the ball, added experienced transfers and watched several young contributors gain significant experience last season. The next few weeks are about determining how those pieces fit together and which players are ready to take on larger roles. Dan Lanning offered a straightforward definition of a successful camp. “For us, it’s improvement,” Lanning said. “Are guys making the same mistakes twice? Do they understand the concepts that we’re trying to institute? Do our coaches really get comfortable in the roles that they’re wearing?” Wednesday War Room: Five questions Oregon begins answerin...Oregon Ducks football, Dan Lanning, Oregon recruiting, college football, NIL, Big Ten, Pac-12, Scott Reed, Duck Sports Central, recruiting news

DANTE MOORE’S OREGON IS BEING BUILT ON TRUSTThe Ducks’ quarterback believes in the staff, the process and the teammates around him, and that trust has become central to the way he approaches the 2026 season.Dante Moore had opportunities to reconsider his future after Oregon’s 2025 season ended. He could have entered the NFL draft. He could have decided he had already accomplished enough in Eugene. Instead, Moore chose to return for another season with the Ducks. There were still moments when he wondered whether he had made the right choice. “There were some days where I thought about that, like, was it the right decision?” Moore said. Those questions faded as the offseason work accumulated. “It’s been months now, and we put in so much this offseason, making sure we’re getting our bodies right, preparing for this season,” Moore said. “So I’m excited.” Dante Moore’s Oregon is being built on trustOregon Ducks football, Dan Lanning, Oregon recruiting, college football, NIL, Big Ten, Pac-12, Scott Reed, Duck Sports Central, recruiting news

WEDNESDAY WAR ROOM: FIVE QUESTIONS OREGON BEGINS ANSWERING IN FALL CAMPThe Ducks enter camp with an experienced roster, but important roles at tight end, safety and special teams remain open while two new coordinators begin shaping their units.Oregon does not enter fall camp needing to prove that it has talent. The Ducks return established players on both sides of the ball, added experienced transfers and watched several young contributors gain significant experience last season. The next few weeks are about determining how those pieces fit together and which players are ready to take on larger roles. Dan Lanning offered a straightforward definition of a successful camp. “For us, it’s improvement,” Lanning said. “Are guys making the same mistakes twice? Do they understand the concepts that we’re trying to institute? Do our coaches really get comfortable in the roles that they’re wearing?” Wednesday War Room: Five questions Oregon begins answerin...Oregon Ducks football, Dan Lanning, Oregon recruiting, college football, NIL, Big Ten, Pac-12, Scott Reed, Duck Sports Central, recruiting news

Scott, Got you covered posting the free side articles now. Also, as a side note, under the “News” section we have a link to a permanent thread cycle dedicated just for your free articles called "Duck Sports Central Thursday/Sunday Round-Up (Scott Reed).” When you click on this it will take you to the thread called "Duck Sports Central.” After so many articles gets posted in the Thread, we start a new thread (same title). In that new thread we have a link to go back to previous articles by you. Also under the “News” section under the "Pennsylvania Duck Group:" there is a link to your site called “Duck Sports Central.” Duck fans can go directly to your site to read free and premium articles. We do appreciate all your writings and are thankful for your contributions. Just wanted to let you know we support your efforts! Again, thanks Scott for all you do, we are enriched by your writings greatly! DANTE MOORE’S OREGON IS BEING BUILT ON TRUSTThe Ducks’ quarterback believes in the staff, the process and the teammates around him, and that trust has become central to the way he approaches the 2026 season.Dante Moore had opportunities to reconsider his future after Oregon’s 2025 season ended. He could have entered the NFL draft. He could have decided he had already accomplished enough in Eugene. Instead, Moore chose to return for another season with the Ducks. There were still moments when he wondered whether he had made the right choice. “There were some days where I thought about that, like, was it the right decision?” Moore said. Those questions faded as the offseason work accumulated. “It’s been months now, and we put in so much this offseason, making sure we’re getting our bodies right, preparing for this season,” Moore said. “So I’m excited.” Dante Moore’s Oregon is being built on trustOregon Ducks football, Dan Lanning, Oregon recruiting, college football, NIL, Big Ten, Pac-12, Scott Reed, Duck Sports Central, recruiting news

Oregon Looking for Good Karma in 2026 SeasonThe Oregon Ducks had their 2026 media day on Monday. This was an opportunity for members of the press to talk to many key contributors from last season, as well as a handful of the new faces who joined the team in the offseason. There were a few Lanning-isms being thrown around. A couple of the guys talked about good karma. Overall, the vibe was confidence, determination, and a joy to be returning to football. After media day concluded, what stood out from the 37 or so interviews that the team did? This Oregon Team is HungryOn3Oregon Looking for Good Karma in 2026 SeasonThe Oregon Ducks are hungry, motivated, and they're implementing a new method to help them achieve their ultimate goal this season.

Wyatt bulks up, Uiagalelei slims down for Oregon in 2026If that's going to happen, there are two players who need to stand out in particular, though. On Monday at Oregon's annual media day, both players took center stage; one much bigger than we last saw, and the other trimmed down a great deal. Both Nasir Wyatt and Matayo Uiagalelei have been in the lab this offseason, but with different goals. https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/football/2026/08/05/oregon-football-nasir-wyatt-matayo-uiagalelei-changes/91157918007/

Projecting Oregon Football's 2026 depth chart as Fall camp beginsFootball season feels like it has truly arrived as Wednesday marks the start of the Oregon Ducks' Fall Camp. Heading into the 2026 College Football season, Oregon is one of the favorites to win the National Championship, and if this is the season the Ducks finally get over the hump it'll all start during Camp. The Ducks roster is loaded with talent, but heading into Fall Camp there are some major questions that will need to be answered. The final weeks of preparation for the season will be all about solidifying the offensive line and filling a few small holes in what looks to be one of the best defenses in the Country. Autzen ZooProjecting Oregon Football's 2026 depth chart as Fall cam...Football season feels like it has truly arrived as Wednesday marks the start of the Oregon Ducks' Fall Camp. Heading into the 2026 College Football season, Oreg

Ranking the Big Ten assistant coaches who can make the best case for a head coaching jobPart of the reason for the surge the Big Ten has taken in recent years, leading to three straight National Championships, is the high-level coaches the conference has had. While head coaches like Curt Cignetti, Ryan Day, Jim Harbaugh, and Dan Lanning get the most attention, the coordinators in the conference have been incredible. Having an elite coordinator on either side of the ball can elevate a team to incredible levels, and when you look at the last 3 National Champions the impact becomes clear. Heading into the 2026 college football season, 10 of the Big Ten's best coordinators will be in the mix for head coaching gigs with another solid season. Autzen ZooRanking the Big Ten assistant coaches who can make the be...Part of the reason for the surge the Big Ten has taken in recent years, leading to three straight National Championships, is the high-level coaches the conferen

USC will fill the vacated spot Indiana was going to have with Notre Dame: USC-Notre Dame set to resume in 2030 after brief hiatusThough it looked like the long-term future of the USC vs. Notre Dame rivalry was in serious jeopardy, the series will return after a brief hiatus. The two schools had no future matchups scheduled after the 2025 season, but on Monday, The Athletic's Pete Sampson reported that they've agreed to bring the series back. It's reportedly a four-game contract that will begin in 2030, and the games will reportedly be played early in the season. According to Sampson, the 2030 matchup will be held in Week 1 in Los Angeles while the 2031 matchup will kick off the season in South Bend. It will reportedly replace the Fighting Irish's home-and-home with the Indiana Hoosiers. https://collegesportswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/college-football/2026/08/03/usc-football-notre-dame-rivalry-resume-2030-four-games/91152286007/ Indiana Talks Tough on Big Ten Pride, Then Cancels Notre Dame SeriesCurt Cignetti praised the Big Ten's toughness at media days, but Indiana just scrapped a marquee non-conference matchup with Notre Dame. FishDuckIndiana Talks Tough on Big Ten Pride, Then Cancels Notre...Curt Cignetti praised the Big Ten's toughness at media days, but Indiana just scrapped a marquee non-conference matchup with Notre Dame.

Raiola's comments taken out of context and I'm not worried about Neb's bulletin board. Also, some great growth here on not being the starter: “I don't think it's ever happened. It's something new. But I know change is good, and especially at a place like this, I'm more than willing to sacrifice for the greater good," Dylan Raiola’s Viral Nebraska Comments Don’t Tell the Full Story

Sadiq's influence on Johnson, preparation and rehab. How Kenyon Sadiq changed Jamari Johnson's daily routine at Oregon

Instead of complaining about all the new rule changes and NIL, Dan Lanning and his staff are embracing those changes. Learning to ADAPT and challenging yourself to be better will give the Ducks a competitive advantage! Oregon Ducks On SIDan Lanning Speaks Candidly on NIL and College Football's...Oregon coach Dan Lanning has never been one to stay silent about his views on the modern era of college football. Between NIL, conference realignment, the trans

'Albert Einstein for football': Oregon players rave about Drew Mehringer's acumenDrew Mehringer might differ from the two previous play callers the school has employed as offensive coordinator, but maybe not for the reason some think. Yes, Mehringer is the first offensive play caller Dan Lanning has promoted, and no that doesn't mean he brings less to the table than Kenny Dillingham or Will Stein. Oregon players certainly don't feel that way. During Monday's Oregon media day, quarterback Dante Moore was the first to offer a vote of confidence for the team's new offensive coordinator, and he wasn't the last. ‌ "Coach Stein did one hell of a job here. He pushed the group and kept the offense operating the way it was supposed to operate. I hope he does great things at Kentucky, but Coach Mehringer is a scientist." Moore said. "He's really smart and does a great job dissecting defenses and making sure we have the right play called. He has been coaching me and the rest of the players really well." To Moore, Mehringer might resemble a scientist. Running back Dierre Hill Jr. referred to him as a magician. And center Iapani Laloulu offered appreciations for the appreciation Mehringer has shown to the O-Line. That could be why Kawika Rogers, a senior offensive lineman, offered the most memorable turn of phrase. ‌ "He's like Albert Enstein for football," Rogers said.He's the man." https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/albert-einstein-for-football-oregon-players-rave-about-drew-mehringers-acumen-288706644/

MORE THAN FOOTBALL: DAN LANNING WANTS OREGON’S FELLOWSHIP TO CARRY INTO THE SEASONFrom a staff retreat in Central Oregon to the Ducks’ trip to Japan, Lanning believes connection must be intentionally created before pressure and adversity arrive.More than football: Dan Lanning wants Oregon’s fellowship...Oregon Ducks football, Dan Lanning, Oregon recruiting, college football, NIL, Big Ten, Pac-12, Scott Reed, Duck Sports Central, recruiting news

Thank you both so much for your kind words. I appreciate it more than you know. A passion for stories, themes, and sometimes data keeps me engaged and I enjoy being able to take one small part of my younger days dreams and continue chasing them in a fashion that keeps me as close to my childhood roots as possible. There will be five more articles today. Two on the free side and three premium. I won't have the time to post or promote them as much today; I have to travel to Central Oregon and back and have a meeting with my Portland staff after I get back so it will be a late day.

I am not sold on him. He has huge shoes to replace as a transfer at safety and I'm not sure he is a clutch a player. So I'm not taking it easy on him unless he is a level above Thieneman. I don't think he has the same kind of closing speed or ball hawk skills. We will see what happens.

Scott, you're the go to since FishDuck's ( now discussOBD Duck) site is the WWII bomb crater it currently is. Your site is excellent, and I haven't seen any Duck centric site come close to your editorial skills. I hope to see you early and OFTEN.

Good info Jon!!! SOS is going to be the narrative this year again. Once eSECpn helped th NCAA take out USC in 2008, they had no headknockers ruining their glass house image. That helped Auburn steal our Natty, along with two OBD blowout losses to SEC teams, since we pretty much carried the WAC12 since the playoffs expanded to 4. We need to win the Natty this year. Preferably taking out Georgia and Ohio State along the way. THAT will bolster OBD and the B1G.

Hats to argue that everyone but LSU is better than USC. They Michigan and Iowa need to do some stomping in the regular season. As in two TD margins of victory against all but the B1G's elite. If A&M, Ole Miss, Bama and Oklahoma hold serve against their lessor opponents, it's going to take an upset of OBD, Indiana and Ohio State to move up. Right now I'd say those 4 SEC teams have more taken than our 3. If all 7 go 10-2, unless there are some upsets, the SEC will get 5 nods again in the playoffs. Tough pill to swallow. Michigan must defeat Oklahoma. Ohio State should beat Texas. And Minnesota ABSOLUTELY has to beat Mississippi State. That gives the B1G a shot at 4 berths. Until we get the SEC in OOC matchups, we may not see more than 3. This is the guy that argued for Texas over Miami and Notre Dame last year because they had a MUCH TOUGHER schedule. Imagine the blowhards at eSECpn yelling about SOS all year.

IMHO the fact that we didn't want USC restoring their recruiting prowess indicated we consider the them a rival. They haven't defeated us in years, but we sure our time of hate on them.

Good call. In 2025, SC did not lose a home game, including wins over Iowa and Michigan. Three road losses came at Illinois, Notre Dame, in a torrential rainstorm, and at Oregon, 27 to 42, but only 13 to 14 in the 2nd half. With Notre Dame off the schedule and even with a home game vs Ohio State, the game against Oregon is job No. 1 for Riley and company.

Rivalries require hate that goes both ways... Yeah USC is a rival. Washington is a rival. Oregon State has been losing rival status for awhile because as Duck fans we don't hate them as much as Beavs hate us.

Wait until they realize that the NEW facility will be able to be seen from space. Sorry Spoiled Children, innovation is the name of the game now.

Here is my take on Lanning's comments yesterday headed into the season. Dan Lanning believes Oregon’s culture is built in the moments away from the field, from the staff retreat in Central Oregon to the team’s trip to Japan. Why fellowship and connection could matter when pressure arrives this fall. More than football: Dan Lanning wants Oregon’s fellowship to carry into the season