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Grand Canyon transfer LHP Chase Frey commits to Oregon baseball https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/baseball/2026/07/06/oregon-baseball-chase-freytransfer-grand-canyon/90823257007/

Stats show just how explosive the Ducks' offense has been since 2021Oregon offense among most explosive this decade From 2021 to 2023, the Oregon Ducks offense, led by the dynamic Anthony Brown Jr. and pinpoint accurate Bo Nix at quarterback, was one of the most exciting in the nation as far as explosive plays. A talented group of running backs consisting mainly of CJ Verdell, Travis Dye and Bucky Irving also provided explosion on the ground, with wide receiver Troy Franklin scoring a number of long touchdowns as well. But that was all out West in the Pac-12. Surely, the explosive nature of the Ducks' offense wouldn't continue in the rugged, Midwest-tough Big Ten, right? To much surprise, when Oregon realigned conferences and joined the Big Ten, the explosive plays have not dropped off one bit. In fact, the Ducks offense ranks second in the nation in explosive plays (defined as a run of 10 or more yards and a pass of 15 or more yards) over the last five years with a whopping mark of 842, according to PFF. Only the Ole Miss Rebels have had more in that span, coming in with 905 explosive plays. What makes Oregon's total even more impressive is that they've spread the wealth. "No single season or player defined Oregon's success over the past five years," PFF's Daire Carragher wrote. "Instead, the Ducks have consistently fielded one of college football's most explosive offenses. Bo Nix leads the way through the air, but no Oregon receiver ranks among the top 30 in explosive receptions over the past five years. Troy Franklin comes closest. The story is similar on the ground. Eleven different players recorded double-digit explosive carries, and just 10 carries separate the top three: Bucky Irving, Jordan James and Noah Whittington." While no single player has stood out this decade as more explosive than others, the results could be chalked up to a couple of factors: outstanding, innovative young offensive coordinators, strong quarterback play and a boatload of talent at not only the skill positions, but in the offensive tranches that allow the time and holes for big plays to occur. Those are things that Oregon has had significant portions of since 2021, leading the way for them to produce the second-leading explosive offense in college football. https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/football/2026/07/06/oregon-football-explosive-offense-stats/90820164007/

Oregon Ducks established as a national recruiting wrecking ballRecruiting is the name of the game in college football. Whether it’s through the high school ranks or the transfer portal, it’s the key to success and winning games in the fall. The Oregon Ducks seem to have mastered the art under Dan Lanning. No longer just the flashy program out west that attracts the top talent from California, Nevada and Arizona, the Ducks have spread their wings on the recruiting trail. https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/recruiting/2026/07/06/oregon-football-recruiting-nationwide-success/90814131007/

DSC Inside Read: A 3-2-1 Look at Defensive Tackle for 2028Oregon’s 2027 Class Is Taking Shape, But the Next Defensive Line Search Is Already StartingThere are always chances for late-cycle flips in recruiting, and Oregon is never going to completely stop working on a board just because a player appears to be leaning somewhere else. That said, college football recruiting has changed. In the NIL era, it feels more and more likely that elite prospects will stay locked in once they make a decision, unless there is a coaching change, unexpected roster movement or some kind of turmoil inside a program. The days of assuming a top prospect can be flipped just because a school keeps recruiting him might not be gone entirely, but they do feel different. That matters with Brayden Parks. Oregon is still working hard to get Parks into the 2027 class, and that recruitment is not something the Ducks are simply going to abandon. But the current read remains the same. All signs continue to point toward the family pull being strong with Notre Dame, and unless something changes between now and his decision, the expectation here is still that Parks winds up with the Irish. That also brings the bigger picture into focus. Oregon will still search for players. It will still keep select recruitments alive. It will still look for the right fit if someone becomes available. But by and large, the Ducks’ 2027 class is mostly complete. So this is a good time to start looking ahead. And if there is one position where Oregon’s future attention will be especially interesting, it is defensive tackle. Cam Pritchett and Zane Rowe both have the type of bodies and skill sets that could grow into bigger defensive line roles, but the early read here is that both still look more like big defensive ends or versatile defensive line pieces than true interior nose guard types. What Oregon still needs to identify in future classes is that real interior presence. The guy who can play nose. The guy who can hold up inside. The guy who can change the math against the run while still offering enough athleticism to matter as a pass rusher. There are not a lot of elite interior defensive linemen on the West Coast in the 2028 class, but there are a few names worth knowing early. Duck Sports CentralDSC Inside Read: A 3-2-1 Look at Defensive Tackle for 2028Oregon Ducks football, Dan Lanning, Oregon recruiting, college football, NIL, Big Ten, Pac-12, Scott Reed, Duck Sports Central, recruiting news

Old Oregon nemesis outlines the challenge for Dante MooreFrom Spears fanboy and Duck killer to renown quarterback tutorNow we get to the Dante Moore part. Promoting his software for training quarterbacks, called "The Quarterback Method," Longshore explains the challenge passers face from sophisticated modern defenses: "Advanced defenses are no longer giving the quarterback clean static pictures. They are presenting middle-open shells that spin middle-closed, simulated pressures that look like full pressure, safeties dropping late, nickel defenders inserting, and linebackers mugging the line before bailing into coverage. The defense is trying to expand the quarterback’s decision menu after the snap." Autzen ZooOld Oregon nemesis outlines the challenge for Dante MooreBack in October of 2006, 4-0 Oregon played 4-1 Cal on national TV from Memorial Stadium in Berkeley.

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Preseason Top 25 reveals Oregon's hard road to a 1st national championshipThe AP Top 25 doesn't come out until mid-August, but NFL veteran and Oregon great George Wrighster III named his on his podcast this weekend. Not surprisingly, Wrighster picked the Ducks No. 1 but he insisted, "No bias. Just the real." Wrighster picks seven from the B1G and the Ducks play five of themIn all five ranked opponents, three of them on the road. If Oregon is still No. 1 in December they will have earned it. All of these assets are well-known and chronicled throughout the spring in this space, but less examined is just how difficult Oregon's road to a first-ever national championship really is. The Ducks will face Wrightster's No. 3, No. 12, No. 13, No. 19 and No. 24 opponents, and three of those games are on the road. Making the College Football Playoff is merely the first two laps of a three-lap race. There's a possible rematch with either Ohio State or Indiana in the Big Ten Championship, then three or four playoff rounds to claim a title, each against a Top 12 opponent. Winning one is way harder than it used to be in the days teams just had to win one bowl game and finish No. 1 in one of four or five polls to "claim" the national championship. No bias. Just the real Autzen ZooPreseason Top 25 reveals Oregon's hard road to a 1st nati...The AP Top 25 doesn't come out until mid-August, but NFL veteran and Oregon great George Wrighster III named his on his podcast this weekend.

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Oregon Baseball Adds More Transfer Portal Support Following Offseason DeparturesThe Oregon Ducks have added a potential replacement to their batting order for next season. Oregon Ducks On SIOregon Baseball Adds More Transfer Portal Support Followi...Amid all the recent transfer losses for coach Mark Wasikowski, the Oregon Ducks baseball team is receiving a much-needed pickup with the addition of Coastal Car

Oregon Football 2026 Season Preview with On3's J.D. PicKell | Can the Ducks Win It All?J.D. PicKell joins Crain & Cone preview and break down the upcoming season for the Oregon Ducks.

Dan Lanning Just Made A GENIUS Move For OregonThe Oregon Ducks are making really smart moves this offseason. And the latest set of recruiting wins from the Ducks. is further evidence of that. This is clearly a great sign for Oregon. This is great news for the Oregon Ducks and fans of the Oregon Ducks should be excited.

Longer, faster and more athletic, Oregon secondary continues to evolveAutzen ZooLonger, faster and more athletic, Oregon secondary contin...At fall camp in 2025 former Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi talked about the radical makeover underway in the Duck secondary.

CFB analyst believes Dan Lanning’s Oregon Ducks are finally ready to break throughWith college football only a little over a month away, the buzz is beginning to build. Soon, August camps will get underway, teams will sell tickets, and fans will flock into stadiums. Everyone wants a piece of the college football action. The College Football Playoff is the goal. However, while many teams strive for it, only one becomes champion. One analyst has named the 2026 team of destiny. The Oregon Ducks have inched closer and closer to the title game each year. In 2024, Ohio State bounced them from the playoffs. Last year, they fell to Indiana in the semifinals. Now, they will look to take that final step into the College Football National Championship. Ralph Russo of The Athletic joined The Paul Finebaum Show and simply stated that this was Oregon’s year. The Big LeadCFB analyst believes Dan Lanning’s Oregon Ducks are final...With college football only a little over a month away, the buzz is beginning to build. Soon, August camps will get underway, teams will sell tickets, and fans will flock into stadiums. Everyone wants

Wednesday War Room: What Oregon’s Defense Must Become in 2026There is a difference between making an offense uncomfortable and making an offense helpless. That may be the entire challenge for Oregon’s defense in 2026. The Ducks were already good on that side of the ball last season. This was not a defense searching for an identity or hoping to survive while the offense did the heavy lifting. Oregon could create pressure, disguise looks, force quarterbacks to speed up and make offenses play outside of rhythm. In most weeks, that was enough to keep the Ducks in control. But national championship defenses are judged by a different standard. They do not just bother quarterbacks. They finish them. They do not just force hesitation. They turn hesitation into lost yardage. They do not just create chaos. They collect from it. That is the next step for Oregon. Duck Sports CentralWednesday War Room: What Oregon’s Defense Must Become in...Oregon Ducks football, Dan Lanning, Oregon recruiting, college football, NIL, Big Ten, Pac-12, Scott Reed, Duck Sports Central, recruiting news

Commit Impact: Tae Walden Jr. Gives Oregon Another National WinOregon’s 2027 recruiting class has added another important piece, and this one carries a little more meaning than the position label might suggest. Four-star Collierville, Tennessee, athlete Tae Walden Jr. has committed to Oregon, giving the Ducks their 22nd commitment in the 2027 class and another national recruiting win for Dan Lanning’s staff. Walden chose Oregon over a final group that included Auburn, Georgia, LSU and Ole Miss. That matters. Oregon was the lone non-SEC program at the table for a Tennessee prospect with legitimate two-way value, NFL bloodlines and options across some of the most talent-rich programs in the country. That is not a small thing. Oregon did not just win a regional battle here. The Ducks went into the South, stayed steady through the spring, closed with the final official visit and came out of it with one of the more versatile perimeter prospects in the 2027 cycle. Duck Sports CentralCommit Impact: Tae Walden Jr. Gives Oregon Another Nation...Oregon Ducks football, Dan Lanning, Oregon recruiting, college football, NIL, Big Ten, Pac-12, Scott Reed, Duck Sports Central, recruiting news

Commit Impact: Oregon Lands Elite Cornerback Hayden SteppThe Ducks added one of the most important defensive pieces on the board. Four-star Las Vegas Bishop Gorman cornerback Hayden Stepp announced his commitment to Oregon on July 1, choosing the Ducks over Alabama and Cal. With that decision, Oregon landed its 23rd commitment in the 2027 class and gave the defensive back room a major recruiting win at a position where the Ducks needed one. Duck Sports CentralCommit Impact: Oregon Lands Elite Cornerback Hayden SteppOregon Ducks football, Dan Lanning, Oregon recruiting, college football, NIL, Big Ten, Pac-12, Scott Reed, Duck Sports Central, recruiting news

Las Vegas (Nevada) Bishop Gorman Top 100 recruit Hayden Stepp announced his commitment to the Oregon Ducks on Wednesday. He joins Tae Walden as two four-star cornerback commitments for Oregon in a 30-minute stretch. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/hayden-stepp-oregon-ducks-commitment-from-4-star-cornerback-football-recruiting-bishop-gorman-288092143/

Collierville (Tenn.) High School four-star athlete Tae Walden Jr. announced his commitment to the Oregon Ducks on Wednesday.Walden chose Oregon over finalists Auburn, Georgia, LSU, and Ole Miss. He had roughly 40 total scholarship offers including Arkansas, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi State, Missouri, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Purdue, Tennessee, Texas A&M, USC, Vanderbilt, Wisconsin, and more. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/tae-walden-oregon-ducks-commit-commitment-football-recruiting-top-100-athlete--288091280/

Donors who love baseball needs to step up for more NIL funds specifically directed towards baseball. This off-season has been a killer, proves if we want to be successful retaining top players, something needs to change. Oregon baseball assistant coach Jack Marder departs for TexasThe Oregon Ducks baseball program continues to take a hit this offseason. While star players have left in the transfer portal for opportunities within the SEC, members of the coaching staff are not far behind. Oregon hitting coach Jack Marder is leaving the program to join the Texas Longhorns as a recruiting coordinator, according to D1Baseball's Kendall Rogers. Marder spent seven seasons on the Ducks' coaching staff under Mark Wasikowski. He also played for the Ducks in 2010 and 2011. https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/baseball/2026/06/30/oregon-baseball-coach-jack-marder-texas-recruiting/90761738007/

Oregon Ducks lined up for key recruiting decisions WednesdayThe Oregon Ducks are finalists for three 2027 recruits who will decide on Wednesday, two of which they are reported favorites for.The Oregon Ducks added nine commitments in the month of June. And the Ducks could kick off July with another bang as several targets will announce their decisions on June 1. Three recent official visitors will be announcing their commitment on Wednesday. Three more are scheduled for decisions over the coming two weeks, starting with another on Friday. Oregon hat will be on the table at 12:30 p.m. PT when Collierville four-star athlete Tae Walden will announce his decision. Oregon, Auburn, Georgie, LSU, and Ole Miss are his finalists. Oregon has momentum after hosting him for his final official visit during the June 19-21 weekend. Immediately after, Las Vegas (Nevada) Bishop Gorman four-star cornerback Hayden Stepp will announce his decision immediately after at 12:45 p.m. PT. Multiple 247Sports crystal ball picks have been made in the Ducks' favor. His other finalists are Alabama and Cal. ‌ The decisions keep coming in July. Glassboro (New Jersey) High School four-star wide receiver Xavier Sabb will reportedly commit on July 3 between Oregon, LSU, Tennessee and UCLA. A crystal ball pick is currently in Oregon's favor. If the Ducks land commitments from each of Walden, Stepp, and Sabb, Oregon's 2027 class would increase from 255.64 points to 280.62. That would place Oregon just behind current No. 1 class Texas A&M at 280.95 points - however, several other decisions on July 1 are expected to shake up the national recruiting rankings. Massillon (Ohio) Washington four-star athlete Brayton Feister will also decide on July 11. A crystal ball pick is in for the Ducks as he decides between Oregon, Georgia and Cal. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregon-ducks-football-lined-up-for-key-recruiting-decisions-wednesday-tae-walden-hayden-stepp-288066507/

Division Street drops DOAF x Nike Total 90 'Beautiful Game' https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/2026/06/30/ducks-of-a-feather-beautiful-game/90752294007/

June was the perfect month for the Oregon Ducks on the recruiting trailThe run of big recruiting wins is nowhere near over, and the momentum of June will instantly carry into July. Official Visits helped swing the recruitments of elite defensive back recruits Hayden Stepp and Tae Walden Jr who will commit on July 1st, with Oregon predicted to land both playmakers. Add in players like Xavier Sabb and Brayton Feister who are nearing commitments, and the Ducks are well on their way toward a top 5 class. Autzen ZooJune was the perfect month for the Oregon Ducks on the re...The Summer months are spent by college football fans mostly counting down the days until the season begins. While everyone waits for football to return, the fan

College football's top 10 QB rooms: Oregon, Texas boast best signal caller groups entering 2026From Oregon's elite depth to Texas' high-profile stars, we rank the nation's best quarterback rooms entering the season https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-footballs-top-10-qb-oregon-texas/

I agree. I think he will emerge this year. I guess time will tell in those first 4 games how he will be used. "As for Hooks' role with the Ducks, the former UAB star could be the third or fourth option at wide receiver next season. When Oregon kicks off its 2026 season against the Boise State Broncos on Sept. 5 at Autzen Stadium, it’ll be interesting to see the role that Hooks has at wide receiver and the impact he’ll have. Oregon's first four games of its 2026 season include two road tests against the Oklahoma State Cowboys and USC Trojans, where Hooks could make an impact in the wide receiver rotation." "At wide receiver he brings four years of experience with UAB, in which he was one of the top players at his position in the American Athletic Conference (AAC). In his four seasons with the Blazers, Hooks collected 97 receptions for 1,225 yards and 10 touchdowns." Quacking the Roster: WR Transfer Iverson HooksFilm review of Hooks’ 2024 and 2025 seasons at UAB Addicted To QuackQuacking the Roster: Oregon Ducks Football WR Transfer Iv...Film review of Hooks’ 2024 and 2025 seasons at UAB