Dan Lanning’s Ducks Hunt for Their Crown Jewel Recruit
Oregon’s 2027 recruiting cycle has the Ducks sitting at No. 9 nationally with 13 commits—10 four-star and three three-star prospects—but still missing that elusive five-star crown jewel. Despite strong showings from quarterback Will Mencl and edge rusher Rashad Streets, Oregon remains the only top-10 program without a five-star pledge. Meanwhile, Texas A&M leads the pack with five five-star commits. Rumor has it that running back Landen Williams-Callis, the No. 3 back in the class, has Oregon in his top 10, offering a ray of hope to coach Dan Lanning’s rebuilding effort. Oregon has improved from No. 4 in 2025 to No. 3 in 2026, but to break into the No. 1 spot, Lanning will need that five-star trophy recruit.
Welcome to the annual circus where Dan Lanning chases mythical golden recruits like leprechauns at the end of a rainbow. Our Ducks, so adept at quacking, are ironically flying under the radar of top-tier talent. It’s as if the five-star kid is locked in a treehouse guarded by grumpy geese named “SEC” and “Big Ten.” Meanwhile, Lanning’s out here handing out recruiting brochures like it’s Black Friday at Foot Locker—only to find the shelves empty of five-star shoes. Fear not, fans: if Landen Williams-Callis drops a few more hints, maybe Oregon’s next recruiting class will come with a side of rainbow sprinkles and a golden trophy.
From Duck Acrobat to WWE Sensation: Sol Ruca’s Rise
Calyx Hampton, known as Sol Ruca, transitioned from Oregon Ducks acrobatics star to WWE Raw standout. Since signing with Raw, Ruca has been embroiled in a feud with Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch, scoring a DQ victory via the “Sol Snatcher.” That win earned her a first-ever title shot at Clash in Italy, where she could become the first former Oregon athlete to claim a main-roster championship. Ruca’s clash is set for 11 a.m. PST on ESPN Unlimited (with the opener on ESPN) and streamed internationally on Netflix, marking a global stage for her midcard title chase.
Nothing says “college pride” like a tumbling Duck body-slamming a future Hall of Famer on Netflix. Forget autographs on footballs—our Ducks are autographing steel chairs now! Fans will be tuning in at 11 a.m. PST, not to catch the latest conference realignment news, but to watch Oregon’s own vault into the ring and potentially snap Becky Lynch’s reign. It’s the only time you’ll hear “Go Ducks!” shouted in an arena built for body slams and dramatic heel turns—college sports, you’ve officially gone Hollywood.
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