Dan Lanning took the stage to officially mark Oregon's entrance as a Big 10 member. He answered one significant question that Oregon has on the defensive side of the ball. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Erik Skopil of 247Sports and the 'Autzen Audibles' podcast. They discuss Lanning's remarks as well as other takeaways from Oregon's appearance throughout the week.  Dillon Gabriel was one of 3 Oregon players answering questions about the upcoming season. Spencer shares Gabriel's thoughts on going to Oregon, the helmet communication, and his player ra ..read more

Oregon travels to Madison, Wisconsin on November 16th to take on the Badgers in what is arguably Oregon's biggest "trap game" of 2024. How big of a threat do the Badgers pose? 'Locked On Badgers' host Ryan Harings joins the show to discuss. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by CBS Sports play-by-play announcer Brad Nessler. He gives his thoughts on Oregon going into the Big 10 and shares memories of past Oregon games.  Oregon has their big recruiting weekend ("Saturday Night Live") this weekend, which recruits should be the highest priority in the Ducks ..read more

Oregon put a giant inflatable Duck in a nearby river to the first day of Big 10 Media Days. That's just one way Oregon is making a splash as they move into a new conference. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin reacts to QB Dillon Gabriel and WR Tez Johnson being preseason All-Big 10 selections. Were any other Oregon players deserving of that sort of preseason recognition? It may look strange, but Oregon is now a member of the Big 10--which is something to appreciate in today's college sports landscape. Plus, Spencer reacts to the latest "gang green" uniforms Oregon unveil ..read more

Ahead of Big 10 Media Days, Oregon's first as a member of the league, the Ducks have been picked 2nd in the preseason poll behind Ohio State. That is the best, and most accurate, spot for them to be in. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin talks about Oregon's schedule and why a 12-0 season is very feasible. Dillon Gabriel being Oregon's QB is a significant reason as to why that is within reach.  2025 5-star safety Trey McNutt was supposed to commit on Friday--reportedly to Oregon--before announcing his commitment would be delayed to August 3rd. Just how important of ..read more

Oregon will be recognized as a Big 10 team this week at Big 10 media days, which is where Dan Lanning and multiple players will take interviews all week. What can they accomplish heading into their first year in the league? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin talks about the other high-level programs that Oregon will battle each year for conference titles. Who else is capable of rising up in the coming years beyond Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State? Spencer also dives into this year's schedule that looks beyond the highlight games of Ohio State, Michigan, and Wisconsin ..read more

After missing on 5-star CB DJ Pickett on Wednesday, Oregon goes into Friday hoping to land 2025 5-star and #1 safety Trey McNutt from Cleveland, Ohio. He is a borderline must-add player for the Ducks to land a 2nd-straight Top 5 class. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Locked On recruiting insider Brian Smith. Amongst other recruiting topics he breaks down the film of 4-star OL Alai Kalaniuvalu. Oregon's NIL situation has been garnering a lot of attention recently, including drawing a playful (ish) jab from Kirby Smart at SEC Media Days. Brian gives his tho ..read more

Oregon and Miami came into Wednesday as the lead schools for 2025 5-star defensive back DJ Pickett. Now after his commitment to LSU, Oregon is back to the drawing board for a couple of 5-star 2025 defensive backs. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin talks about Oregon's linebacker room following Bryce Boettcher's selection in the 13th round of the MLB Draft. His ability/decision to play this Fall will have an impact on Oregon's depth chart.  Oregon has been taking shots from media and coaches about its NIL efforts to allure players to Eugene, most recently Georgia's ..read more

Dan Lanning has worked to set expectations VERY high for Oregon in 2024 with the rate at which he's acquired high-end talent. Can expectations ever get higher than they are this season for a coach with a hidden talent? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin talks about Oregon's loaded WR room in 2024 and beyond. Could starting-caliber wideouts transfer out of the room ahead of the 2025 season because there's so much talent? Spencer also answers a question about Oregon's offense going into the Big 10 and how they will stack up against defenses in the new league. Plus, Joey Ha ..read more

Oregon and Dan Lanning currently have the #4 recruiting class in the country for the 2025 class per 247Sports. This week is going to define whether they cement Top 5 status, and whether they (again) get the best class in progrum history. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin talks about QB Dillon Gabriel being the betting favorite to win the Heisman. Is his smaller stature a legitimate obstacle to winning the award in 2024? Oregon comes into the Big 10 as a conference and national title contender and are poised to continue that into the future. Are they in the best conferen ..read more

247Sports' Josh Pate recently said on his show that Oregon is a top 5 program in all of college football in the next few years. What will it take for Dan Lanning and co. to live up to that standard? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Rian Winter (SportsChat503). They discuss whether Oregon will go into all 12 games this season with an advantage at QB, and when the last time Oregon could say that. Oregon's trend of recruiting and developing wide receivers at an elite clip is not something that Duck fans have seen at this level before. What does that position ..read more