Dante Moore’s Zen of the Next-Play: ‘Stay Present’ Oregon’s quarterback Dante Moore led the Ducks to a 23-0 Orange Bowl victory over Texas Tech by leaning into coach Dan Lanning’s “next-play mentality.” Moore threw for 234 yards with one interception, earned Offensive MVP honors despite a lack of touchdowns, and credited the team’s resilience to…

Linebacker Boettcher’s Payback Mission Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher is eagerly anticipating a Peach Bowl rematch with Indiana after the Hoosiers handed the Ducks their only loss this season, 30-20, at Autzen Stadium. Boettcher, who starred in the Ducks’ 23-0 quarterfinal shutout of Texas Tech, told CBS Sports he’s itching to “get my get back” on…

When Your Playbook Walks Out the Door: Lanning on Coordinator Exodus As Oregon gears up for the Orange Bowl against Texas Tech, head coach Dan Lanning is handling the departure of his offensive coordinator Will Stein to Kentucky and defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi to Cal. He lauds their tireless work ethic, frames their promotions as…

Hayden Stepp Poised to Shore Up Ducks’ Secondary The Oregon Ducks are eyeing four-star cornerback Hayden Stepp as the cornerstone of their 2027 recruiting class. With a résumé that includes being the No. 4 cornerback and No. 23 overall player nationally, Stepp’s recruitment is a two-horse race between Oregon and Alabama. The Ducks hope the…

When Stats Betray: Ducks Underdogs to Red Raiders Advanced analytics paint a surprising picture for the Jan. 1 Orange Bowl showdown between the No. 5 Oregon Ducks and No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders. According to ESPN’s Football Power Index, Texas Tech holds a 51.6 percent chance to win, despite Oregon entering as a 2.5-point…

How Jamari Johnson’s Surprise Rise Could Haunt Defenses Redshirt sophomore tight end Jamari Johnson, a transfer from Louisville, has quietly stacked 24 catches for 361 yards and two TDs in 2025. Despite playing behind NFL prospect Kenyon Sadiq, Johnson’s big-frame, 15-yards-per-catch efficiency and clutch overtime scores against Penn State and James Madison have made him…

Whittingham Rumors Spark Big Ten Earthquake Michigan’s coaching search has turned eyes toward Kyle Whittingham, the long‐time Utah Utes skipper fresh off a 10-2 season and a storied 117-88 record. After guiding Utah through three conferences and securing three conference crowns—including back-to-back Pac-12 titles—Whittingham is now flirting with Ann Arbor. If he bolts for the…

Oregon’s Unsung Linebacker Steals the Spotlight After a thrilling 51-34 win over James Madison in the College Football Playoff first round, head coach Dan Lanning publicly lauded junior linebacker Teitum Tuioti as the Ducks’ most underrated playmaker. Tuioti leads the team with 14 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks, adds eight quarterback hurries and two…

Moore’s Draft Dilemma: Stay or Go? Oregon’s sophomore quarterback Dante Moore has dazzled with 313 passing yards, four touchdowns, and a rushing score in the Ducks’ 51-34 playoff win over James Madison, cementing his status as a potential top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Analysts from The Athletic and Bleacher Report place him among…