A comprehensive look at Oregon’s spring practices and Spring Game, breaking down key player performances, position battles, and early takeaways shaping the Ducks’ outlook for the upcoming season.
A shutout in a quarterfinal playoff game. Imagine telling that to yourself in 2007, 2014 or even 2024. I know Morton was about as unimpressive as could be, but at least part of that is due to our defense.
Apologize for the delay on this, it’s been a busy holiday season. Time to lock in on TT. I focused most thoughts below on the matchup and what things I saw coming out of JMU. We are doing two podcasts post-JMU in the leadup to this game so as always, check out the ducks rising podcast on youtube, apple and spotify to get some more in-depth thoughts on the matchup as well. https://www.youtube.com/@DucksRisingPodcast
We have to start here. It’s not The Pick in 1994, but it’s every bit Verdell’s game winner in 2018, and right up there with the best plays in the rivalry.
Heck of a win. Not that SC didn’t have some injuries themselves, but to score 42 while down WR1, WR2, WR3 and C, LT, RT is a credit to our entire program. I was so impressed....
With the weather finally cooperating, it was nice to finally play a clean and competent offense game.
A detailed breakdown of Oregon’s gritty win over Iowa, highlighting Atticus Sappington’s heroic kicking performance, the Ducks’ dominant run game, key defensive moments, costly secondary lapses, and strategic reflections on clock management. The piece also looks ahead to Minnesota, outlines playoff scenarios, and provides an in-depth snapshot of Oregon’s projected 2026 roster across all position groups.
With the bye week, I figured I would take a look ahead to what duck fans can expect from the 2026 roster. Obviously a good chunk of unknowns, but I believe this will prove a good starting point for thinking about next year’s roster and the remaining needs and decisions.
Dante: A bit uneven again, but I felt better about his performance than I did leaving the stadium on Saturday. If there is one thing we know about Moore at this point, he needs a bit of a rhythm to get going, and unfortunately...
I was worried about our team heading into this game, and the first few plays certainly didn’t calm....
I’ve had time to watch chunks of the replay and I don’t have much negative to say about our defense. The offense didn’t do anything to help us all day. They had success going away from Finney and we didn’t defend QB runs well.
In this week’s Ten Takeaways, I dive into Oregon’s gritty overtime win at Penn State - the loudest road environment I’ve seen yet. From Dante Moore’s Heisman-level poise to Dierre Hill’s burst, Gary Bryant Jr.’s clutch catches, and a dominant defensive showing, I break down the plays, players, and decisions that defined the night and what it means for the Ducks moving forward.