Oregon's 13-0, Big 10 Championship season came crashing down with a 41-21 domination at the hands of Ohio State. Was Oregon never actually good enough to win the national championship this year?

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the biggest problems that Oregon ran into as their season came to a close on Wednesday. Were roster differences a bigger factor than coaching and game-planning?

Oregon Basketball's Big 10 play began in earnest with top 20 showdown against Illinois on Thursday. Spencer discusses fallout from that game as they seek to climb to a level they haven't been at in quite some time.

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Oregon escaped with a 32-31 win against the Buckeyes in one of the games of the year in college football in October. If they want to win the more important meeting to keep their Playoff hopes alive, they have to avoid several mistakes that showed up in Eugene.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin lays out his 3 biggest keys to Oregon winning the big game against the Buckeyes. Oregon's secondary will be in for a long day if there is no pressure on Buckeyes' QB Will Howard.

Watching a game with the season on the line can be a stressful happening for fans. Is there anything Duck fans can do to lessen that angst during the Rose Bowl?

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Oregon and Ohio State are set for their long awaited rematch, taking place in Pasadena for the "Granddaddy of Them All" at the Rose Bowl. Does either side have a significant advantage having already faced each other once this season?

Today's episode of Locked On Ducks is a crossover with 'Locked On Buckeyes' host Jay Stephens. Together they discuss the biggest matchups in this Rose Bowl rematch that will define who moves on to the semifinal. Can Ohio State's passing attack be explosive against Oregon's secondary?

Spencer and Jay wrap up the show with their score predictions. Is Oregon in a better spot than Ohio State having not played a game since December 7th?

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Oregon and Ohio State played an instant classic on October 12th, with Oregon winning 32-31 at Autzen Stadium. Is this game bound to be just as tight, or could Oregon pull out a repeat performance of their 59-20 win over Florida State in the 2015 Rose Bowl Semifinal?

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses why the biggest concern for Oregon's defense is their two safeties. How should the Ducks go about trying to slow down Ohio State star WR Jeremiah Smith?

Texas WR Johntay Cook II has transferred to Washington, a player that Oregon was potentially after in the transfer portal. What does that mean for the WR room? Plus, Jordan James and Josh Conerly say they haven't decided yet about 2025, but at least one is all but gone to the NFL.

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Oregon enters the Rose Bowl Quarterfinal against Ohio State as 2.5-point underdogs, similar to what they were in their first meeting on October 12th. Is the biggest key as simple (or as hard) as slowing down Ohio State's potent passing attack?

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the positive impact Oregon could feel from the "Diego Pavia Rule" regarding JUCO athletes. Plus, a discussion about how the 12-team Playoff could be better formatted for Oregon fans.

Last year Oregon's kicking game struggled in the second half of the season. How confident should Duck fans be in the combination of Atticus Sappington and Andrew Boyle?

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Oregon is filling in some roster gaps with key transfers, but some of their biggest questions still remain to be answered. WR Evan Stewart and RB Jordan James' decisions on the NFL Draft will be the biggest decisions to wait for whenever the season ends.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the outlook for Oregon's offensive line after adding a pair of tackles for next season. How long will it take them to mesh? Plus, a lesson to be learned from former Oregon 5-star QB Ty Thompson after struggling in the Gasparilla bowl.

Oregon Basketball closed the pre-Christmas slate with a dominant win against Stanford to remain ranked #10 in the country. The performance should continue to excite Oregon fans with Big 10 play around the corner.

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After a seemingly 2-year long dance, DL Bear Alexander is going to transfer to Oregon to bolster the defensive line. The move makes some sense, but he brings some questions along with him as well.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Oregon's defensive outlook for 2025--which should again be strong. Does that side of the ball need to be even better with Dante Moore or Austin Novosad as the starting QB compared to Dillon Gabriel?

Spencer also discusses Ohio State's return to form against Tennessee as they get set to battle the Ducks in the Rose Bowl on January 1st. Should Ohio State be favored after routing Tennessee?

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Oregon had a 2025 LATE flip in 5-star Dallas Wilson, who's opted to stay home in the state of Florida and be a Gator. What comes next for Dan Lanning and WR Coach Junior Adams after losing one of its top recruits?

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Oregon adding a second OT in the portal in Nevada transfer Isaiah World. What does his addition mean for those players up front that are already in the offensive line room?

Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia won a landmark ruling against the NCAA by essentially nullifying his JUCO years counting towards eligibility. Could Oregon have players that benefit from that rule?

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Welcome to another exciting episode of Big 10 Squad! Hosted by Craig Shemon from Locked On Big 10, this roundtable podcast brings together the brightest voices from the Locked On network to discuss everything you need to know about Big Ten football. Whether you’re following your favorite team or just love the game, this episode has something for everyone.

🚀 In This Episode:

• Big Ten Game Previews: Get a deep dive into the upcoming matchups featuring teams like the Illinois Fighting Illini, Indiana Hoosiers, Iowa Hawkeyes, Maryland Terrapins, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Nebraska Huskers, Northwestern Wildcats, Ohio State Buckeyes, Oregon Ducks, Penn State Nittany Lions, Purdue Boilermakers, Rutgers Scarlet Knights, UCLA Bruins, USC Trojans, Washington Huskies, and Wisconsin Badgers.
• Player Spotlights: Learn about the standout players who are set to make an impact on their teams this week.
• Expert Predictions: Hear predictions from Locked On hosts as they discuss game strategies and what to watch for in each matchup.

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