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Post-Spring Power Programs: Take These 5 Teams For The National Title

Saturday Blitz

Post-Spring Power Programs: Take These 5 Teams For The Na...

#1 Oregon Ducks Dan Lanning has done just about everything in his four years in Eugene, except win it all. He’s 48-8 overall with a conference title and back to

Oregon dominates the On3 College Football Top 100

The most powerful predictor of national championship potential is high-end NFL talent. In 2026, the Ducks are loaded with it.

In fact, in On3 Sports listing of the Top 100 players in college football for 2026, the Ducks placed eight players, the most of any school. Compiled by Clark Brooks, the list uses analytics to quantify the value of the game's best.

Autzen Zoo

Oregon dominates the On3 Top 100

The most powerful predictor of national championship potential is high-end NFL talent. In 2026, the Ducks are loaded with it.

Three Factors Could Decide How Dangerous Oregon’s Offense Becomes

The Oregon Ducks offense is expected to have firepower in 2026, and there are three factors that will decide how high they can fly.

Oregon Ducks On SI

Three Factors Could Decide How Dangerous Oregon’s Offense...

The Oregon Ducks will go into the 2026 season with perhaps the most exciting offense the Ducks have had in recent memory. Over the offseason, Ducks quarterback

Inside Dylan Raiola's Nebraska divorce: NIL drama, family influence and Oregon's QB succession plan

Why one of college football's highest-paid players in 2025 is starting over as a backup

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/dylan-raiola-nebraska-divorce-oregon-nil-family/

Another prediction for OBD to win it all in 2026-27 -

Post-spring power programs: Take these 5 teams for the national title

Oddsmakers send warning to Oregon with tight odds against new look Oklahoma State

Autzen Zoo

Oddsmakers send warning to Oregon with tight odds against...

While the Oregon Ducks enter the season with National Championship hopes, the schedule will provide plenty of hurdles and tests to overcome. The Non-Conference

Finney picked as very important to CFP run.

Oregon CB Brandon Finney Jr. named as impact sophomore in CFP race

B1G Women's Teams -

Northwestern 14 - North Carolina 11 - NW wins women's lacrosse championship.

UCLA and Nebraska softball teams advance to the softball World Series.

USC plays Arkansas in a Women's Golf Final 4 semifinal match. Eastern Michigan 😁plays Stanford.

Eastern Michigan winning it all would be as crazy as a basketball school like Indiana winning a college football championship. 🤪

1 hour ago, Jon Joseph said:

like Indiana winning a college football championship.

Rip Van Winkle says WTHeck (PG forum edited version of what I tried to type)

Ranking the top 25 Power Four college football coaches entering the 2026 season

CBS Sports experts have weighed in on the Power Four coaches ahead of the 2026 season, and we've got a brand-new No. 1

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/2026-college-football-coach-rankings-top-25-power-four/

Joel Klatt: 10 Dream SEC-Big Ten College Football Matchups

https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-football/joel-klatt-10-dream-sec-big-ten-college-football-matchups

CBS Sports Post-Spring B1G Thoughts -

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/big-ten-post-spring-intel-breakout-players-qb-battles/

The SEC going solo? Yahoo's Dan Wolken says, 'Good luck, yuck, yuck.'

Yes, we did hear the same from the Big Ten. But the Big Ten is a coast-to-coast operation with a huge number of living alums, and is No. 1 in media and other revenue.

https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/article/why-going-solo-would-lead-to-the-death-of-the-sec-174839907.html

Nebraska and UCLA are still alive in the College Softball World Series -

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/softball/2026/05/29/wcws-eliminated-teams-ncaa-softball-tournament-updated-bracket-scores-schedule/90322465007/?utm_source=usatoday-sports-strada&u

Never, Ever, Never Schedule Boise State -

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/2026-preseason-top-25-rankings-for-group-of-six-via-hero-sports/ss-AA24qNjg?ocid=msedgdhphdr&cvid=6a1b2d66d34b4b9da2a6dbacde928ee7&cvpid=6a1b2ef179df46cfa9c8

College Football News Preview of Northwestern -

Chip Kelly returns to Autzen Stadium on 10/31/2026

https://collegefootballnews.com/college-football/northwestern-football-preview-2026

Tuioti, Mixon, Alexander, Dante & A'Mauri

Five Players Who Prove Dan Lanning’s Oregon Development Edge Is Real

Two September tests for the Ducks. Sorry, the Broncos will get busted. SC, yes that will be the first test . . . of Riley's longevity chances.

Oregon Football Schedule Poses Two Early Playoff Threats

Looking All the Way Down the Road - FWIW - This is a Homer Quack, Not Simpson, prediction from SI(gh.)

Yes, the roster on paper looks to be as talented as any in the nation. But it's a 12-game season compressed into 13 weeks, with one bye, and the Ducks are the only Big Ten team playing eight straight Big Ten games without a week off.

I see a tougher game against the preseason top-ranked G6 team with everything to prove, Boise State, than the predicted 42-14 Ducks.

The Ducks will be underducks in Columbus, but I don't think OBD loses by 17 points.

Oregon has to travel to the Eastern time zone after playing Northwestern at home in what I hope will be a 12:30 PM Pacific time kickoff. Ohio State will be traveling back to Columbus after playing USC in LA, with a likely 10:30 PM body clock kickoff time.

I believe OBD will defeat Michigan by more than three points in Autzen and will not defeat Michigan State 45-0 in East Lansing. Pat Fitzgerald's team and the fans will be fired up on a cold winter's night, and Fitzgerald's teams play solid defense.

Overall, I think the win/loss 11-1 prediction could happen, but the predicted scores against many conference opponents IMO disrespects the strength and the depth of the Big Ten. And, BTW, Oregon is the hunted, a team every other B1G program wants to take down.

Thanks, Steven, for the above post. Week 2 at Oklahoma State? The waters may run still, but the alcohol? Two games out of the box against teams with solid reasons to win and prove their national bona fides.

This is not the Cowboys team OBD destroyed in Autzen last season. This will be OK State's home opener in a tough place to play. The first game of the season, where crowd noise could affect the play of an O-line with two new starting tackles.

The only complete layup on the schedule is the Week 3 game against the Portland State Vikings.

BEAT BOISE!

Oregon Ducks On SI

Oregon Football Prediction For Every Game On 2026 Schedule

The Oregon Ducks have one of the most intriguing rosters in college football this fall, led by returning quarterback Dante Moore and coach Dan Lanning. After ma

The folks at Trojans Wire know that the game against Oregon in LA is B1G.

https://trojanswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/trojans/football/2026/06/01/usc-football-first-biggest-test-oregon-ducks/90322191007/?utm_source=smg-trojanswire-strada&utm_medium=email&u

Oregon star Dante Moore named EA College Football 27 cover athlete

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Oregon star Dante Moore named EA College Football 27 cove...

Heading into the 2026-27 college football season, few players will have higher expectations than Orgeon quarterback Dante Moore. Coming off a stellar debut seas

How far can Oregon Ducks go? CFP betting odds released for every round

But how far can we realistically expect them to advance this year? For many Oregon fans, the genuine expectation is for Oregon to win it all this year, bringing one of the most experienced and talented rosters in the nation to the table this fall.

As for betting odds, though, we now have a good view of what realistic expectations should look like. Here's how FanDuel Sportsbook views things going into the 2026 season:

https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/football/2026/06/02/oregon-football-cfp-playoff-odds/90351861007/

The first one isn't all that big with the depth at WR. Second, no brainer, the OLine. Third, without the typo is correct (we do not have two new offensive coordinators.)

Three Biggest Questions Surrounding the Oregon Ducks Next Season

AMEN! The B1G Needs Better Broadcast Times -

Maize n Brew

The Big Ten’s primetime college football TV window needs...

The Big Ten Conference is consistently losing the primetime window to the SEC. Change is needed for Big Ten Saturday Night on NBC:

Welcome aboard -

Oregon Ducks On SI

Three Oregon Ducks Newcomers Ranked Among College Footbal...

The Oregon Ducks enter the 2026 season with one of the most talented returning rosters in college football. Oregon star quarterback Dante Moore looks to lead th

Three newcomers to keep an eye on.

Three Oregon Ducks Freshmen With Instant Impact Potential

Know Thy Enemy -

https://collegefootballnews.com/college-football/washington-football-preview-2026

Duck Dive: USC Football 2026 Preview

Going deep with the Trojans’ scheme, returning personnel, and unknowns

Addicted To Quack

Duck Dive: USC Football 2026 Preview

Going deep with the Trojans’ scheme, returning personnel, and unknowns

CBS Sports - 15 Meaningful Games that will help define the season.

Eight games involve at least one B1G team. OBD features in two of the games, No. 10 at USC on 9/26, and at No. 5 Ohio State on 11/7.

Speaking to the strength of the Buckeyes schedule, Ohio State makes the list four times with a chance at five if it plays in the conference champ game.

No. 14 Ohio State at USC 10/31, No. 9 Michigan at Ohio State 11/28, No. 7 Ohio State at Texas 9/12, No. 2 Ohio State at Indiana 10/17. I think the game at Texas could have a greater impact than seven if one or both teams finish 9-3.

Six SEC games, two B12 games, and one ACC game when Miami visits Notre Dame. BYU at Utah is No. 13; Notre Dame at BYU on 10/17 has a chance to be the more impactful game. Notre Dame's only road game vs. a Power 4 opponent that had a winning season in 2025.

No. 1 SEC champ game with the B1G champ game, No. 3? Does CBS understand that it is a B1G, not an SEC, broadcast partner?

September 12th and November 7th, no weddings, please.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/most-meaningful-games-miami-vs-notre-dame-georgia-vs-alabama/

The best quarterbacks Oregon will face in 2026 based upon PFF grades

Here's a rundown of the best quarterbacks the Ducks are set to meet during the 2026 football season based upon Pro Football Focus' grades.

https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/best-quarterbacks-big-ten-oregon-ducks-football-2026-287503006/

2 hours ago, Jon Joseph said:

September 12th and November 7th, no weddings, please.

People still invite you to those things??? Or are you just looking out for the rest of us???

3 hours ago, Steven A said:

People still invite you to those things??? Or are you just looking out for the rest of us???

Invite? I simply crash for the free food and the free booze and hope I can remember the last name of the bride or groom. 🤪

Get Ready for some B1G Football -

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/big-ten-football-schedule-features-182809262.html

SB Nation's five predictions for the BIG:

1) Penn State finishes with a better record than Ohio State [I could see this happening]

Let’s start off with perhaps the boldest prediction on my list — I think head coach Matt Campbell is going to have his first Nittany Lions team ready to go right away in 2026, so much so that they finish with a better record than the Buckeyes.

Campbell brought in 38 new players this offseason via the transfer portal, with a plethora of them being from his old stomping grounds of Iowa State. Quarterback Rocco Becht, wide receiver Chase Sowell, tight end Ben Brahmer and linebacker Caleb Bacon are just a few of the former Cyclones that Campbell convinced to enter the transfer portal and commit to Penn State.

In addition, Penn State’s 2026 schedule is a cakewalk. The Nittany Lions avoid Ohio State, Indiana and Oregon in the regular season, and play another weak slate of non-conference games against Marshall, Temple and Buffalo. The final month of the season also sets them up for a nice postseason run, with games at Washington, vs Minnesota, vs Rutgers and at Maryland. All in all, I’m buying the short-term hype and have Penn State winning 10 games.

Ohio State, on the other hand, has road games against Texas, Iowa, Indiana, USC and Nebraska this season, while also hosting Michigan, Oregon and Illinois. And while the Buckeyes bring back several star players on both sides of the ball, I think there are a few slip ups awaiting them, resulting in a 9-3 regular season.

2) Two West Coast teams make the Big Ten Championship [I think they are half right]

The pressure is mounting on USC head coach Lincoln Riley, and that may be an understatement. The Trojans need a big season in the worst way, and I think they finally get over the hump and at least make it to the Big Ten Championship Game.

USC came close to making the CFP last season and returns one of the most experienced rosters in the Big Ten. Several projections have the Trojans among the top four teams in the league entering the year, and while that may be a bit too bold for my blood, I can understand why people view them that way.

The Trojans have been defined by their explosive offenses and inconsistent defenses under Riley, but this will be the season that everything comes together and the patience from the USC faithful pays off. Quarterback Jayden Maiava will put together an All-Big Ten type of season, and USC will win several close games that slipped away in previous years. The Trojans break through to reach Indianapolis for the first time since joining the Big Ten.

Awaiting them in Indianapolis will be Oregon, one of the preseason favorites to win the national title. Dante Moore coming back was huge for Dan Lanning and the Ducks, so I fully expect them to get back to the conference title game and compete for another championship.

3) Indiana misses the Big Ten Championship, still makes the CFP [I think it will be an interesting log jam at the top, so could happen]

The defending national champions are going to make this prediction look foolish if head coach Curt Cignetti keeps proving doubters wrong (all they have to do is Google him!). Not saying I’m a doubter of Indiana, necessarily, especially after last season, but I do think they will take a step back in 2026.

There are a few reasons I feel this way, but most of it has to do with the Hoosiers losing key players from last year’s team like quarterback Fernando Mendoza, and wide receivers Elijah Sarratt and Omar Cooper Jr., to name a few. And while TCU transfer quarterback Josh Hoover gives Indiana another veteran option at the most important position in sports to hopefully help them continue the program’s success, I think the departures this offseason are a bit too much to overcome.

Still, I expect Indiana to still be competitive and make the 12-team CFP.

4) Pat Fitzgerald, MSU exceed expectations by winning 6 games [Not ready to buy-in]

I didn’t like the hire of Pat Fitzgerald at Michigan State, I loved it. And as a Michigan fan, I really hate that.

Fitzgerald was a tough-nosed SOB at Northwestern for a long time and gave Michigan fits in games that really shouldn’t have been that close (I’m flashing back to Karan Higdon’s “holding” call at Northwestern in 2018). I don’t know how the Spartans will be long-term, but I think there is some juice in the program that will help them get to the six-win mark and make a bowl game in 2026.

The Spartans return quarterback Alessio Milivojevic, who impressed me after taking over for a struggling Aidan Chiles last season. Milivojevic completed 64.2 percent of his throws for 1,267 yards, 10 touchdowns and three interceptions in nine games — seven of those 10 touchdowns were thrown in the month of November alone after earning the starting job. I think there’s more to his game to unlock, and if he’s able to take a step forward this fall, the Spartans could be much better than we all originally thought.

Additionally, other than a trip to Notre Dame in Week 3, MSU’s schedule isn’t all that difficult. The Spartans have to travel to Ann Arbor this year for their annual beating to Michigan, and they do host Oregon in late November. But the rest of the schedule isn’t a murderer’s row by any means, featuring teams like Northwestern, UCLA, Wisconsin and Rutgers. As long as they win those four games, they will have a great shot at making a bowl game.

5) Michigan goes 9-3 again [Nope, 4 L's at least with that schedule]

There is no denying the Wolverines have an upgraded coaching staff heading into the 2026 season. That alone should help them contend in the biggest games on their schedule, unlike last season when they lost every single big game in sight.

Kyle Whittingham is a fantastic head coach, and he brought in assistants like offensive coordinator Jason Beck, defensive coordinator Jay Hill, offensive line coach Jim Harding and more that should help in a variety of ways. Whittingham also brought in some talented players via the portal like John Henry Daley, Smith Snowden, Jaime Ffrench, JJ Buchanan and more that should be able to significantly contribute this year.

However, that doesn’t automatically guarantee immediate success. Michigan has one of the hardest schedules in the country, if not the most challenging overall. Yes, the Wolverines only have one road game prior to a date at Rutgers on Halloween, but they have to host Oklahoma, Iowa, Penn State and Indiana before then. November road games at Oregon and Ohio State also don’t inspire confidence for me.

All in all, I believe the Wolverines will improve in several statistical categories, but they will still finish the regular season 9-3 overall and on the outside looking in for the CFP. Just to be extra bold, I’ll predict they lose to Penn State, Oregon and Ohio State.

Trojans Wire - Look out for the Ducks D line.

https://trojanswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/trojans/football/2026/06/09/usc-football-2026-game-oregon-won-lost-line-play/90379054007/?utm_source=smg-trojanswire-strada&utm_medium=e

Beware of Trojans bearing gifts -

https://trojanswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/trojans/football/2026/06/09/top-recruit-oregon-football-offensive-line-big-test-usc/90458954007/?utm_source=smg-trojanswire-strada&utm_mediu

Oregon Ducks Football TV Time Slot Predictions

When will the Ducks play?

Addicted To Quack

Oregon Ducks Football TV Time Slot Predictions

When will the Ducks play?

This Michigan site likes OBD RBs Hill and Davison -

Maize n Brew

Ranking the Top 5 RB duos in college football entering th...

Michigan could have one of college football’s best backfields, but here is our ranking Top 5 tandems in the country entering the 2026 season:

B1G coaches on B1G opponents -

https://athlonsports.com/college-football/big-ten-coaches-talk-anonymously-about-conference-foes-for-2026