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SI 'immediately' weighs in. 😁 Oregon Ducks On SI3 Immediate Reactions to Oregon Ducks’ Big Ten Preseason...The college football season feels around the corner with Big Ten Media Days beginning on July 28 and fall camp following shortly thereafter for teams around the

Thank you, David, for this timely and spot-on take! I never knew Dixie had so many whineries. Is it Commissioner Sankey, Spankey, or Stankey? Austin Prey - 😁🤣😍- No one should peay on this perfect typo.

By throwing tantrums and keeping us in a 12 team playoff this year, and maybe longer...they are creating problems. Everyone wants a 24 team Playoff, but them. Great article David! Reminding us of the uneven penalties was a good reminder.

The reality is that college football needs a centralized governing body. However, none of the conferences want that to be the NCAA or anyone else. They may say they want a strong centralized governing body but they really really really don't want to lose their autonomy as that is what built their massive power base and wealth.

Jon...you ARE the "Schedule Maven" of this site! It adds so much....

Oregon's Nasir Wyatt could BREAKOUT in 2026 as Ducks, Dan Lanning put ELITE D-Line group on fieldDiscussing the possibility of Nasir Wyatt breaking out on the defensive line Oregon's Nasir Wyatt could BREAKOUT in 2026 as Ducks, Dan Lanning put ELITE D-Line group on field

Great stuff! That’d be hilarious if they “went it alone”. Rise before the fall as they say. If a college league gets that small, people eventually stop watching when the NFL would be a superior option. I mean, I guess they could have their southern version of the junior USFL and some people might watch.

Where Autzen Stadium’s Decibel Level Ranks Among Nation’s Loudest VenuesThe loudest stadiums in college football ranked with peak decibel levels. Oregon Ducks On SIWhere Autzen Stadium’s Decibel Level Ranks Among Nation’s...There is only one place in the country where a Duck rides a Harley in front of a roaring 54,000 crowd: Autzen Stadium, home of the Oregon Ducks. Eugene is maki

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We all are tired of the SEC telling everyone how great they once were(before NIL leveled the playing field). They really offer very little in solving the problems that face college sports today. Less than $1 billion was spent on NIL budgets in the inaugural 2021/2022 season. The total NIL budget estimate for the 2026/2027 season is approximately $4.5 billion. Without well defined NCAA rules for transfer and eligibility, coupled with consistent enforcement of the rules, chaos becomes the norm. Currently, coaches are pointing fingers at each other for tampering. Add in the ‘runaway train” of NIL budgets, and you have a ticking time bomb. The question is whether any of the problems will be solved before the bomb explodes.

Big Ten Media Poll has a devil of a time with the detailsAutzen ZooBig Ten Media Poll has a devil of a time with the detailsCollege football comes at you fast.

Ok Marsh....get outa my head! I Swear that, almost to the letter, I have been arguing against SEC perceived "dominance" due exactly to all the facts that you have pointed out. It's not a rant! Just pulling the vail of appearance off of a very structured, intentional PR campaign (FawnBaum check'n in), since the turn of the century from where it "all just means more". Good, factual, analysis. GO DUCKS! BEAT BOISE!

He plays for Calgary of the CFL

If you like a good rant about the SEC I've got you covered today. If you also don't mind pressing a like button after you read that would be appreciated getting traction with the algorithm. Enjoy! https://open.substack.com/pub/marshduck/p/the-secs-bluster-ignores-their-privilege?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=8foswi

A few thoughts on these rankings. USC 4, Michigan 5, Penn State 6 - Penn State has the easiest schedule in the Big Ten in 2026. USC and Michigan have two of the most difficult schedules in the country. Penn State plays USC at home and is on the road at Michigan. If the players Matt Campbell brought with him from Iowa State, including QB Rocco Becht, who has started 39 games, can step up against B1G competition, the Nittany Lions could go 10-2 or better and be in the playoff discussion. Minnesota's P.J. Fleck is undefeated in bowl games with a 7-0 record. Week 2 headline B1G vs. SEC games are Ohio State at Texas and Oklahoma at Michigan. Mississippi State's Week 2 visit to Minneapolis will influence the debate over the two conferences' depth. These are the three regular-season matchups between Power 2 teams. Wisconsin has a tough opener against Notre Dame in Green Bay, but has the second-easiest conference schedule. UCLA has a tough opener at Cal, but also has a relatively easy conference schedule. I think both teams will do better than the predicted 12 and 13. Washington's two trips to the Eastern Time Zone this season are visits to Purdue and Michigan State. Iowa, Penn State, and Indiana all visit Seattle. UW also will likely benefit from playing at USC the week after Oregon plays at USC. UW has a decent chance of finishing better than 7th in the conference and is a playoff dark horse (dog?). Let's play ball! Beat Boise!

I remember Vernon Adams as one part escape artist and one part tosser of guided missiles. What a quarterback. Any word on where he is now?

That might make him the smartest or luckiest guy in the game. Only Josh McDaniel can say he got a better deal with less to show. At least Chip was a great coach for a few years at Oregon. McDaniel failed, got fired, held up another franchise after they were willing to give him another shot, and lastly got fired once more. McDaniel was only a success when he had Tom Brady as a QB.

Biggest Storylines for Oregon Ducks at Big Ten Media DaysBig Ten Media Days in Chicago are on the horizon, and Oregon’s lineup of representatives could offer the first glimpse into the mindset behind the Ducks’ 2026 College Football Playoff aspirations. Oregon Ducks On SIBiggest Storylines for Oregon Ducks at Big Ten Media DaysThe Big Ten Conference’s Media Days kick off July 28 in Chicago. It’s a three-day event featuring all members of the Big Ten Conference. Heading into the 2026

The Big Ten does not conduct its own media poll. For years, and just before Media Days begin, the Cleveland Plain Dealer, now Cleveland.com, has released the go-to conference preseason football poll. O and O - Ohio State and Oregon are ranked 1st and 2nd but it is close to neck-and-neck. On3Preseason Big Ten Football Poll released by Cleveland.com.

Oregon and Ohio State received another reminder of what's at stake in Big Ten Media PollHeading into the college football season, the expectations and goals are simple for the Oregon Ducks: win the National Championship. After making back to back trips to the College Football Playoff, making it there is now an expectation, and if the fans are going to feel good about the year, it’ll be because the team won it all. Dante Moore, Matayo Uiagalelei, and A’Mauri Washington all returning for another season sets the ceiling so high for this group that it can’t be wasted. The rest of the team has more than enough talent to the point that anything short of a deep CFP run will be a massive failure. Oregon-Ohio State battle begins in Big Ten Preseason PollOn Monday Morning, Cleveland.com unveiled the annual Big Ten Preseason Media Poll with the Ducks placing second behind Ohio State. Do you agree? 🤔Autzen ZooOregon and Ohio State received another reminder of what's...Heading into the college football season, the expectations and goals are simple for the Oregon Ducks: win the National Championship. After making back to back tDucks picked second behind Ohio State in preseason Big Ten media poll https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/ducks-picked-second-behind-ohio-state-in-preseason-big-ten-media-poll-288532825/

Michigan Blog: Maize and Brew with a look at B1G Flex-Protect Football Scheduling with the focus on Michigan - Maize n BrewChecking in on the Big Ten’s Flex Protect XVIII schedulin...The Big Ten football schedule is 40% through its rotation, and there are plenty of tough games left for Michigan:

Gimme 5! 54,000-seat Autzen is rated the 5th best college stadium in the nation. Other B1G teams with a top 25 stadium - 2 Ohio State/ 3 Penn State/ 12 Michigan/ 14 Washington/ 17 Wisconsin/ 21 Iowa/ 23 UCLA/ 24 Nebraska https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2026/07/27/college-football-stadiums-rankings-top-25-lsu/91047134007/?utm_source=usatoday-sports-strada&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=usatbaseline&utm_term=Content%20List%20-%20Sta

Iverson Hooks making heads turn at slot. Last year at UAB he averaged 12.9 yards per catch. His PFF grade was 82.3, landing him at number 5 of the top receivers in the country. Oregon Ducks On SIOregon Ducks Receiver Turns Heads With Returning GradeWhile there are many new players on the Oregon Ducks' roster, one could argue that the most important player set to make his Oregon debut is receiver Iverson Ho

I have a great idea! We'll hire Bill Belichick and become the 33rd NFL team! On3North Carolina general manager Michael Lombardi placed on...In a surprising twist, North Carolina football is facing an unexpected development just weeks before the start of the 2026 season. Tar Heels general manager Michael Lombardi has been placed on paid a

I'd argue he might be looking for a spot to just quietly finish out his career while being paid well and then retire, he's 62 years old after all. Northwestern will have lower expectations, lower pressure to win right away, lower recruiting pressure, etc. If things go well, he wraps up his career in a few years when he hits 65 then takes a short flight back to New Hampshire and retire. I wouldn't be surprised if this happens.