Oregon running back Bucky Irving was one of several Ducks at the NFL combine this weekend, leaving a void in the Oregon backfield. Jordan James is the leading candidate to head the backfield in 2024, but that's not as sure of a thing as many would think. 

On Today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughin looks at another question mark with Spring Football around the corner--who should be the Ducks' kick returner this year? Plus, a look at whether USC could be someone Oregon might meet in the Big 10 Championship game.

It was a rough weekend for the sports currently in action, as Oregon Men's Basketball was thumped by Arizona and Oregon Baseball struggled at home against UCSB. Where do both stand after poor performances?

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Dan Lanning and his staff pulled in the highest-ranked recruiting class in progrum history, ranking 3rd nationally behind only Alabama and Georgia out of the SEC. Can that high standard be maintained as the Ducks go to the Big 10?

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Max Torres of Ducks Digest and the Ducks Dish podcast. They talk about Oregon's recruiting potential as well as two notable names that Oregon is after in the 2025 class. 

Oregon's defensive line has undergone numerous departures along the interior of the defensive line with players poised to step up next year. Max shares his thoughts on who he likes to fill the gap left by Brandon Dorlus, Casey Rogers, and others.

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Oregon Football, according to FanDuel, is the Big 10 team second-most likely to win the conference championship this year. Dan Lanning and co. have a case to be the outright favorites. 

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin talks about two units of Oregon's defense going into next year. A bevy of 2023 4-star defensive linemen are set for sizable roles in 2024, and they will need to step up in the Big 10.

Oregon Men's Basketball had its NCAA Tournament hopes hanging by a thread heading into Wednesday's game against Oregon State. They kept them alive thanks to the best game of KJ Evans' young career.

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Oregon is tied for the highest preseason win total in the country at 10.5 wins according to FanDuel Sportsbook, tied with Georgia/Texas/Ohio State. Oregon failing to reach double digit wins would play out with poor quarterback play or coaching mismanagement. 

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin looks at a pressing defensive question for Oregon in the trenches defensively in 2024. Plus, a glance at where Oregon QB Bo Nix ranks amongst all-time signal callers in Eugene.

Oregon Men's Basketball's NCAA Tournament bubble hopes are hanging by a thread with Oregon State on the schedule Wednesday night. Conversely, Oregon Baseball is off to a strong 6-1 start following a  4-game sweep of Lafayette in the home series opener last weekend.

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Oregon under Dan Lanning hauled in its best recruiting class ever in the 2024 cycle, landing the #3 class in the country behind only Alabama and Georgia. Where should they be focusing their efforts to remain at that level for the 2025 cycle? 

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Locked On recruiting insider Brian Smith. He shares his film breakdowns of Oregon newcomers at defensive back in Ify Obidegwu and UTSA transfer Kam Alexander. 

Oregon has developed a recruiting stronghold in southern California with certain key high schools like St John Bosco and Mater Dei. How do those dynamics change as the Ducks go into the Big 10? 

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Oregon and Ohio State are the Big 10 teams with the best National Championship odds for 2024. The Ducks and the Buckeyes are the best two teams on paper in the Big 10 in 2024, and they are both set up for long-term success in the league.

Today's episode of Locked On Ducks is a special crossover with 'Locked On Buckeyes' host Jay Stephens (@JayStephens07) to talk about the teams' futures in the Big10. They're the favorites in 2024, but what other teams could regularly challenge them after this season in the new-look Big10 Conference?

Oregon and Ohio State feel destined to play big games, including this year's October 12th matchup in Eugene which should be the site of ESPN's College GameDay. Can these two teams ever turn into actual rivals?

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Oregon would have been in a 12-team playoff had it been in place in 2023, a year in which they went 11-1 in the regular season. Expectations are high as the Ducks look to make the expanded playoff in the Big 10. As much as being in one of the top 2 leagues helps, the Ducks need to win at least 10 games to make the CFP in 2024.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin talks about how Oregon needs to navigate its schedule next year in the Big 10. Oklahoma transfer QB Dillon Gabriel will command an offense with one of the best WR tandems in the country with Evan Stewart joining Tez Johnson on the perimeter.

What will the expanded playoff mean for the Ducks and how will the 5+7 format end up impacting the hunt for postseason football next year across the country? Plus, a look at what Men's Basketball needs to do heading into a Bay Area trip with just 6 games left in the regular season.

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The College Football Playoff recently voted to approve a shift to a 5+7 format for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. As Oregon heads to the Big 10 as one of the two favorites this year and perhaps beyond, that shift benefits the Ducks.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin goes on to talk about one of Oregon's highest-rated 2024 recruits. CB Ify Obidegwu bears resemblance to a recently great Oregon corner, but will he be on the field much in 2024?

Oregon Men's Basketball has had a decent, albeit disappointing sometimes, season this year as they've battled injuries. Some of the blame should certainly be at the feet of HC Dana Altman, but he's been dealt a tough hand.

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Oregon was one of the teams tied to Michigan safety Keon Sabb, who entered the portal after Jim Harbaugh took the Chargers' head coaching vacancy. The Ducks not landing him is not a major worry, just a missed opportunity.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin looks at the most underrated area to improve for the Ducks this offseason. The analytical numbers think Oregon's offense will be great and defense will be very good. So where can they get better?

Spencer also talks about Oregon's 2023 season and what went wrong against Washington in December--and how to improve. Have the Ducks done enough this offseason?

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