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Big Ten coaching rankings ignite debate as Curt Cignetti’s meteoric rise at Indiana challenges Ryan Day’s Ohio State dominance. Can Cignetti’s underdog playbook outshine traditional powerhouses if given equal resources? The discussion also spotlights Kyle Whittingham’s consistency, questions Dan Lanning’s performance in pressure games, and evaluates where Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies truly fit in the new Big Ten landscape. Washington’s daunting 2026 schedule faces scrutiny—can the Huskies surpass expectations with key matchups against USC, Oregon, Penn State, and Iowa? The conversation breaks down Washington’s roster strengths and weaknesses, Jedd Fisch’s offensive strategy, and what it will take for the Huskies to clear FanDuel’s 7.5 win total projection. Which Big Ten coach would you want leading your team through a gauntlet, and how will conference newcomers shake up the hierarchy? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oregon made a big splash on Wednesday landing Tae Walden Jr. and Hayden Stepp, both 4-star prospects in the 2027 class. The Ducks still have a 5-star name to chase. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the looming Heisman campaign for QB Dante Moore. Will he have an edge over Notre Dame QB CJ Carr in any way? Dan Lanning and his staff have made a living getting highly rated recruits. Who are the lower-rated names from the most recent cycles to keep an eye on in the coming years? Photo Credit: Ben Lonergan - Imagn Images 00:00 Dante Moore Heisman discussion 03:02 Oregon wide receiver room updates 06:51 Tae Walden's Versatility Potential 12:30 Getting your questions answered 15:22 Notre Dame's championship focus 19:26 Dante Moore's Heisman potential 22:56 Discussing Oregon's NFL Prospects 26:07 Oregon football roster updates 30:06 Evaluating Football Recruit Potential BECOME A LOCKED ON DUCKS INSIDER https://joinsubtext.com/c/lockedonducks Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oregon was expected to be a big winner on Wednesday, and they were. Elite prospects Tae Walden Jr. and Hayden Stepp have joined the 2027 recruiting class. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the fallout from each of these players committing. Where do Dan Lanning and his staff go from here? Photo Credit: Ben Lonergan - Imagn Images BECOME A LOCKED ON DUCKS INSIDER https://joinsubtext.com/c/lockedonducks Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wednesday has a long lineup of expected commitments, many of whom should pick the Ducks. Who are the biggest names that Dan Lanning and co. might add to the fold? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses who could be a backup to expected TE1 Jamari Johnson. Could there be a surprise contributor in the room? Autzen Stadium has played host to some of the most epic games in Oregon history--Spencer gives his 10 favorite from the Pac-10/12 era. How many rivalry games make the list? Photo Credit: Ben Lonergan - Imagn Images 00:00 Oregon's recruitment prospects 03:29 Discussing Koloi Keli's potential 07:10 Recruitment battle for top prospects 12:23 Oregon's fullback replacement discussion 16:18 Evaluating a College Football Player 17:23 Discussing potential fullback and tight end roles 22:41 Losing key Oregon team members 25:45 Top PAC-12 games discussed 28:19 Oregon ranked number one in 2010 30:55 Remembering PAC-10 and PAC-12 Games BECOME A LOCKED ON DUCKS INSIDER https://joinsubtext.com/c/lockedonducks Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tae Walden Jr. is an elite athlete in the 2027 recruiting class and Oregon has him on their radar. Should the Ducks expect to close the deal on a top prospect? This episode of Locked On Ducks is a crossover with 'Locked On Auburn' host Zac Blackerby. Auburn is trying to stay in the fold, but don't overlook Georgia as a contender for his services as well. Photo Credit: Chris Day - Imagn Images 00:00 Recruiting competition for Walden 04:29 Tay Walden's recruitment discussion 09:05 Recruitment strategy and position choices 10:16 Pathway to Playing Time at Auburn BECOME A LOCKED ON DUCKS INSIDER https://joinsubtext.com/c/lockedonducks JOIN THE LOCKED ON EVERYDAYER CLUB (Ad-Free Audio) https://lockedonoregonducks.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oregon could be in for a huge week on the recruiting trail with big targets set to come off the board on Wednesday. How many elite prospects could the Ducks pursue? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the WR pairing of Jeremiah McClellan and Dakorien Moore. How big of a season could they combine for with Evan Stewart in the fold? Dan Lanning has pulled in a lot of elite recruits and turned them into high level contributors for the Ducks. Which 2026/2027 recruits could ascend up the list of all-time Lanning recruits? Photo Credit: Ben Longergan - Imagn Images 00:00 Oregon football recruiting updates 04:50 Maryland's Freshman Football Star Impact 07:06 Oregon's recruitment prospects 11:48 Oregon wide receiver lineup potential 13:02 Discussing Oregon's player lineup 16:12 Impressive catches and strong targets 20:32 Naming fifth-year college athletes 24:11 Top high school football recruits 26:50 Top 10 Dan Lanning Recruits BECOME A LOCKED ON DUCKS INSIDER https://joinsubtext.com/c/lockedonducks JOIN THE LOCKED ON EVERYDAYER CLUB (Ad-Free Audio) https://lockedonoregonducks.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oregon added to its 2027 recruiting class with 4-star TE Anthony Cartwright, who picked the Ducks over LSU, Miami, and others. Could the Ducks be in for a big week? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin and recruiting analyst Brian Smith discuss Oregon's latest OL commit, Lex Mailangi. How can he work to become a contributor for the Ducks in his career? Oregon Basketball is reportedly looking for a GM type position to help fill out its roster each year. The move comes as a necessary development for Dana Altman's program. Photo Credit: Craig Strobeck - Imagn Images 00:00 Oregon lands Anthony Cartwright 05:39 Analyzing Oregon's tight end strengths 06:35 Discussing Jamari Johnson's physicality 11:36 Scouting a high school player 13:23 Discussing new recruit prospects 16:18 Discussing player position and mentality 22:10 Oregon's NIL impact on basketball 25:22 Adapting to modern coaching needs 26:28 Oregon's recruiting impact and trivia BECOME A LOCKED ON DUCKS INSIDER https://joinsubtext.com/c/lockedonducks JOIN THE LOCKED ON EVERYDAYER CLUB (Ad-Free Audio) https://lockedonoregonducks.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ari Wasserman at On3 released Big 10 power rankings and had Oregon at #1 ahead of Ohio State and Indiana. There is good reason national pundits are high on the Ducks. Today's episode of Locked On Ducks is a crossover with 'Locked On Nittany Lions' host Zach Seyko and 'Locked On Hoosiers' host Jacob Goins. Is there really a world where Penn State is more likely to make the Big 10 title game than Indiana? The "5 in 5" eligibility rule is likely coming to college sports, what does that mean for the Big 10 landscape? Plus, the calendar MUST get fixed to improve the sport. Photo Credit: Ben Lonergan - Imagn Images 00:00 Debating College Football Rankings 04:11 Talking Indiana's potential in football 07:25 Evaluating Penn State's team potential 15:23 Legal challenges in college sports 19:07 Discussing redshirt football players 20:00 Impact of redshirt rule changes 27:45 Oregon's transfer window issues 31:07 Changing role of college athletes BECOME A LOCKED ON DUCKS INSIDER https://joinsubtext.com/c/lockedonducks JOIN THE LOCKED ON EVERYDAYER CLUB (Ad-Free Audio) https://lockedonoregonducks.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Ten shakes up college football with the new “5 and 5” eligibility rule, setting the stage for a new era—no more endless waivers or awkward redshirt seasons. The Big 10 Squad debates whether this reform can finally bring order to the chaos. Will this bold move eliminate confusion and eight-year seniors, or just spawn fresh controversy? Illinois Fighting Illini’s win total sparks heated predictions as FanDuel sets the mark at 7.5—can Bret Bielema push the Illini from good to great? The crew breaks down Illinois’ manageable 2026 schedule, rivalry games, and the impact of losing key players like Luke Altmyer. The hosts draw parallels between roster management and middle school dances, while the hosts dissect what the path to eight wins might require. Can Illinois surprise the Big Ten, or will old hurdles remain? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oregon added another member to its 2027 recruiting class in 3-star IOL Lex Mailangi from Mater Dei HS in California. He beefs up the OL group and might be a sign of things to come. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Max Torres of On3 at ScoopDuck.com and the 'Ducks Dish' podcast. Where could the 2027 class climb to? Oregon has made a run on in-state recruits like never before in the Dan Lanning era. Max shares his thoughts on what that means and which prospects could become impact guys. Photo Credit: Ben Lonergan - Imagn Images 00:00 Oregon's 2027 commitment secured 03:44 Evaluating Mailongi's Skills 08:29 Recruiting strategies and team prospects 13:00 Oregon's recruiting prospects and outlook 14:34 Recruiting prospects for 2027 secondary 19:42 Recruiting star players at key positions 21:54 Recruitment strategy and player potential 24:12 Recruitment strategy in Washington State 27:10 Recruiting in Utah and Arizona BECOME A LOCKED ON DUCKS INSIDER https://joinsubtext.com/c/lockedonducks JOIN THE LOCKED ON EVERYDAYER CLUB (Ad-Free Audio) https://lockedonoregonducks.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.