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Some clarity on the NFL back-to-school issue? https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/where-sec-big-ten-other-155729034.html

No B1G thing; Everybody's doing it, right, Lane? The SEC? I can't tell whether the conference went deep and told Judge Roy Bean to take a hike or simply decided to polish the conference image. Big Ten Reportedly Passes Rule Change Banning NFL Players...The Big Ten unanimously passed a rule on Tuesday that will prevent NFL players from returning to college and suiting up for a team in the conference, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Thank you, Steven A. It's only $$$, eh? ADs vs Agents = 2026 Notre Dame consuming a bowl of Rice in front of TDJ. Worst hire of all time? FSU poaching Schlock, er, Slick from OBD is right up there. But it doesn't compare to the hire of Chapel Bill and his adult cheerleader buddy. Bill brought the circus to town, and his GM was in the process of forming an NFL team worse than the Jets before being relieved of his duties. Bill's opening game: 2025 Chapel Hill - TCU 48 - UNC 14. Rematch this Saturday in Dublin, Ireland. If you can't sleep in and don't have nits to pick, a lawn to cut, or a car to wash, 8 AM Pacific on ESPN. (Not too early for a Dublin-time shot and a beer, right? 🤪) Billy Edwards, who started at Maryland and spent some time in Wisconsin, is now UNC's QB. No one will confuse this Billy for coach Billy's former QB, Tom Brady. Chiefs Osceola and Mike Norvell open the season on Labor Day vs. No. 19 SMU, featured in a 7:30 PM Eastern time slot on ESPN. QB Ashton Daniels, who started at Stanford before being benched at Auburn, has arrived to save Mike's job; fortunately, things are all good with Chief Osceola. (Contrary to rumor, Chief O will not be throwing his spear at Mike.) FSU was back for one week in 2025, after defeating Bama 31-17 in the opening game. CFB Playoff Committee members missed this game and sent a rumored 3-loss Crimson Tide (the 2nd loss counted for BYU, the third loss for the Tide?) to the playoffs. After beating another overrated SEC team in Norman was OK, then the Tide set a Bama bowl record in Pasadena. 😁(What's that? Sorry, I can't help you. I remember the Alamo but not the Peach Bowl.🤬) These panty-waste, penny-pinching ADs should look to LSU as the shining example. Only $54 million to dump a crusty, red-faced Irishman, who fit Baron Rouge like a keg of Guinness at an AA meeting, and a mere $90 million, or so, to hire a guy who won two conference championships at Florida Atlantic. ( I believe FAU was Slick's last tour of duty?) And children are supposed to behave better than these adults? 😇

Oregon freshman WR Messiah Hampton emerging late in fall campRochester is a long way from Eugene. Still, the Oregon Ducks made the trip out east to New York last year to pull in the state's top recruit: wide receiver Messiah Hampton. The state isn't known for a competitive high school football landscape, but the Ducks still saw the young wideout rising above. A snappy route runner with great hands, enough speed to play inside or out, and a dynamic ability to play a variety of roles — that sounds like the perfect fit in Oregon's offense. https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/football/2026/08/25/oregon-football-messiah-hampton-fall-camp-emerging/91450558007/

Oregon WR Evan Stewart recently remarked, quite honestly, that the Ducks' defense has been better than the offense in recent practices. Will that be the case when the season begins? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses potential permutations for the 5-man secondary this year. Could there be a surprise starter in the group? Oregon has faced obstacles they haven't been able to overcome in their 2 Playoff losses under Dan Lanning. Which ones could arrive this year for the Ducks' head coach to conquer? 00:00 Oregon's offensive strengths with Dante Moore 05:35 Oregon's defensive line strengths 07:15 Assessing Oregon's defensive backfield 12:56 Oregon football starting lineup predictions 15:22 Discussing Oregon basketball lineups 19:03 Team's defensive strategy adjustments 23:31 Discussing "What If" Sports Scenarios 25:06 Key player injuries discussion 27:39 Discussing a player's team role

Oregon Duck starting center and potenital All-American Iapani Laloulu discusses his fall camp, Oregon's offensive development, and his career up to this point before his senior year.

Evan Stewart Details His Emotions Before Long-Awaited Injury ReturnOregon Ducks wide receiver Evan Stewart admitted that the excitement of returning to Autzen Stadium has kept him up at night. Oregon Ducks On SIEvan Stewart Details His Emotions Before Long-Awaited Inj...Oregon Ducks wide receiver Evan Stewart is set to make his return to college football after missing the entire 2025 season, and Stewart participated in Oregon'

Duck players take a side in college eligibility controversy. Oregon Ducks On SIOregon's Evan Stewart, Iapani Laloulu Take a Side in Coll...Several college football coaches have voiced their opinions on the controversy surrounding NCAA eligibility rules and professional athletes returning to college

Everything Oregon OC Drew Mehringer said as Ducks move closer to season openerOregon offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer discusses the Ducks' offensive progress, Evan Stewart, receiver depth and young running backs.https://247sports.com/college/oregon/longformarticle/everything-oregon-oc-drew-mehringer-said-as-ducks-move-closer-to-season-opener-289166360/

PRACTICE REPORT 15: OREGON IS TRYING TO GET MORE MULTIPLE WITHOUT GETTING MORE COMPLICATEDDrew Mehringer still has an idea board full of possibilities, but Monday’s interviews with Mehringer, Evan Stewart and Poncho Laloulu offered a better clue about what Oregon’s offense may actually look like when the games begin.Practice Report 15: Oregon is trying to get more multiple...Oregon Ducks football, Dan Lanning, Oregon recruiting, college football, NIL, Big Ten, Pac-12, Scott Reed, Duck Sports Central, recruiting news

Riley down to "only" 60 Mil and what is North Carolina waiting for at 10 = 12 Mil? Coaches on the hot seat: FSU's Mike Norvell, UNC's Bill Belichick among college football bosses who need to win now - Yahoo Sports

“Early on, offense was winning. But lately, defense has been whooping us, I ain’t lying.” — Evan Stewart What that says about Oregon’s offense, defense and where camp stands after three weeks. Here is my full Practice 15 report: Practice Report 15: Oregon is trying to get more multiple...Oregon Ducks football, Dan Lanning, Oregon recruiting, college football, NIL, Big Ten, Pac-12, Scott Reed, Duck Sports Central, recruiting news

The west parking lot was a good place to go to learn how to handle the wheel. Taught my daughter there. And, you could tell it was unofficial driver’s ed; everyone keeping as much distance between themselves and everybody else!

Oregon Ducks projected depth chart entering final week of fall camp https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/football/2026/08/24/oregon-ducks-projected-depth-chart-2026-fall-camp-update/91435569007/

Nasir Wyatt could be in for a massive season this year after a strong true freshman season. What should Duck fans make of reports that he might take snaps at inside linebacker?

Oregon 2027 class features multiple preseason state players of the year picks247Sports revealed its Preseason Player of the Year picks for the 2026 high school season on Monday, with two 2027 Duck recruits being selected and several more receiving votes. DuckTerritory highlights the honorees and who took was picked in the state of Oregon. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregon-2027-class-features-multiple-preseason-247sports-state-players-of-the-year-picks-will-mencl-brayton-feister-289159940/

Inside Read 3-2-1: Oregon’s possibilities are becoming decisionsOregon spent most of August finding out how many players could help. The second scrimmage gave us a better idea of where some of those competitions are headed. Today on the DSC Inside Read, a look at the state of where Oregon stands following their second scrimmage of fall camp. Inside Read 3-2-1: Oregon’s possibilities are becoming de...Oregon Ducks football, Dan Lanning, Oregon recruiting, college football, NIL, Big Ten, Pac-12, Scott Reed, Duck Sports Central, recruiting news

Two Duck recruits the best player in their state with other receiving votes. QB Mencl from AZ and Feister from Ohio. Oregon 2027 class features multiple preseason state players of the year picks Brayton Feister is the 247Sports Preseason Player of the Year in Ohio Will Mencl is the 247Sports Preseason Player of the Year in Arizona

I'm sure you've read about some of the weight changes from off-season workouts, but let's do a quick review at some jaw-droppers, and then look closely at a couple of freshmen. Dante Moore: 6-foot-3, 220 lbs. (2025 height/weight: 6-foot-3, 206 lbs.) Akili Smith Jr.: 6-foot-5, 245 lbs (2025 height/weight: 6-foot-5, 231 lbs.) Dylan Raiola: 6-foot-3, 232 lbs Gatlin Bair: 6-foot-2, 204 lbs reported by Oregon, so he is an inch shorter than what recruiting sites reported. Kendre Harrison: 6-foot-7, 250 lbs. He is a legit six foot, seven! Defensive Linemen: Aydin Breland: 6-foot-5, 315 lbs (2025 height/weight: 6-foot-5, 304 lbs.) Matthew Johnson: 6-foot-5, 319 lbs (2025 height/weight: 6-foot-5, 295 lbs.) Elijah Rushing: 6-foot-6, 290 lbs (2025 height/weight: 6-foot-6, 275 lbs.) Nasir Wyatt: 6-foot-2, 245 lbs (2025 height/weight: 6-foot-2, 228 lbs.) Anthony Jones Jr.: 6-foot-3, 301 lbs. (Up from 275 lbs.) Offensive Linemen: Dave Iuli: 6-foot-3, 335 lbs (2025 height/weight: 6-foot-3, 332 lbs.) Kawika Rogers: 6-foot-5, 325 lbs (2025 height/weight: 6-foot-5, 320 lbs.) I had no idea that these two guys were this big. Fox Crader: 6-foot-6, 311 lbs (2025 height/weight: 6-foot-6, 315 lbs.) I did not realize he was 6'6"! Demetri Manning: 6-foot-6, 345 lbs (2025 height/weight: 6-foot-6, 330 lbs.) A big backup! Zac Stascausky: 6-foot-6, 311 lbs (2025 height/weight: 6-foot-6, 285 lbs.) An Oregon boy at 6'6"! Douglas Utu: 6-foot-4, 335 lbs (2025 height/weight: 6-foot-4, 335 lbs.) A RS freshman who has grown! Newcomers: Michael Bennett III: 6-foot-5, 320 lbs Koloi Keli: 6-foot-3, 310 lbs True Freshmen: Immanuel Iheanacho: 6-foot-6, 365 lbs Tommy Tofi: 6-foot-6, 360 lbs. (Holy Crap....BOTH these TRUE FRESHMAN are 6'6" and 360 or over...and are threatening to play soon?) The recruiting is superb, but the development and growth on campus is pretty darn impressive too! Kendre Harrison

CBS Sports B1G Picks and Predictions - https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/big-ten-expert-picks-preview-2026-season/

Will the Special Teams be Special? Oregon Ducks On SICoach Dan Lanning Offers Honest Thoughts on Oregon's Spec...Entering the 2026 college football season with high expectations, Oregon Ducks fans are confident about the team’s potential on offense and defense, even with t

The info has been floating around for a few days now from another site on notes from the last scrimmage so I feel it's probably not a secret anymore. It sounds like the kicking game is getting better and made some big kicks in the scrimmage. But the thing is that until the game is on the line and the kick is do-or-die we don't know if they truly have ice in their veins. Offensive line seems to still be a work in progress... I love the pieces they have but they need to figure out the chemistry. For Moore I think some of it will be the offensive line chemistry keeping him safe and some plays to enable him to get out of the pocket safely. In both games you mentioned the Ducks couldn't do what they really wanted to do to protect the quarterback in establishing a running game. Oddly enough both games also saw injured starting runningbacks. In the 2024 Rosebowl James went out of the game with a concussion. In 2025 we were obviously down Davison and Whittington. But making sure we have a good offensive line is going to be key this year.

New Mo.2 indoor facility, design by Olson Kundig design team https://www.woodworksinnovationnetwork.org/projects/university-of-oregon-hatfield-dowlin-complex-expan The signature rounded and sweeping roofline mirrors the distinct elliptical contour of the school's O branding. Early on some suggested the design was inspired by Sydney Opera House. I don’t believe that is true, the architect firm had its own vision. But, there might be some parallels to Sydney at U of Cincinnati: https://gobearcats.com/news/2025/04/28/university-of-cincinnati-announces-official-name-of-sheakley-indoor-practice-facility-and-sheakley-athletics-performance-center

In this instance, Paul Finebaum is spot on. CFB-HQ On SIPaul Finebaum Gives Blunt Take After Dae'Quan Wright's Re...College football has absorbed a run of unusual offseason storylines, from realignment fallout to transfer portal moves that reshape rosters every winter. A Loui

Thank you, David. With every team undefeated, it's sunshine-pumping time. I don't mean to be a downer, but I have two concerns. When the pressure's on, is the FG kicker going to come through? There is one layup game on the schedule: Portland State. OBD will play competitive, close games. Will the O-line be big game ready? In the final game of the 2024 season, Dillon Gabriel was under siege. Same with Dante last season. I was surprised that last year's O-line was a Joe Moore Award finalist, mostly because of the play of both tackles against top defenses. No matter how much Dante has matured, he, like all QBs, needs time to see the field and deliver the ball. Dante is an excellent athlete, but he's not Johnny Football or Trinidad Chambliss. Thanks again, David, and Beat Boise!