Bo Nix is returning to Oregon Football for a fifth season of college football after setting the Ducks' single-season completion percentage record in 2022 (71.5%). His talent is unquestionable, but he has a hurdle to clear this year that he hasn't had before: succeed for a full season without OC Kenny Dillingham.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the Oregon quarterback at length and what might have driven him to return. Could Tez Johnson, Bo's brother, coming to Oregon have played a major factor in his decision to return?

Oregon's special teams outside of kicker Camden Lewis were shaky at best in 2022, particularly in the punting department. Can Oregon's special teams be better in 2023?

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Oregon Football has had one of the best home field advantages for a long time in all of college football. To return to the Pac-12 Championship Game in 2023, Dan Lanning and co. have to perform better on the road this season.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin goes through how Oregon should fare away from Autzen Stadium this year. Plus, in a world of player and coach movement/mobility, is it possible for Dan Lanning to retain coordinators in the long-run?

The 4-team college football playoff provided a bit more leeway for teams to lose and still have a chance to play for the national championship game, and Oregon has fallen victim to that several times over the last 15 years. A 12-team playoff has drawbacks, but that component changing could be a positive for the Ducks.

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Oregon beat out Washington, amongst other schools, for 2024 4-star safety Kingston Lopa. The Ducks did more than just win a recruiting battle as they added a player at a position of need going forward.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Locked On recruiting insider Brian Smith. They discuss what Lopa could bring to the Ducks one day and also talk about WR Tyseer Denmark decommitting from the Ducks in favor of Penn State.

To "replace" Denmark positionally, Brian shares where Oregon stands with 2024 WR Ryan Pellum who will soon choose between Oregon and USC. The Ducks took 2 quarterbacks in the 2024 cycle with Luke Moga and Michael Van Buren, could they do the same in 2025 with Akili Smith Jr. as one of their QBs?

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Former 5-star QB Ty Thompson enters year 3 as a Duck and has yet to start a game for the Ducks and his action on the field has been limited in real game action. In order for him to improve he will need to see live game reps, but how many of those chances will be afforded to him in 2023 barring an injury to Bo Nix?

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses one of the most discussed Oregon players to have never started a game. The defense has improved on paper, but just how much better can they be?

The 12-team playoff is coming in college football starting in 2024, despite Spencer's longstanding opposition to the idea. He explains why, despite its benefits, the negatives outweigh the positives for the sport of college football.

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Oregon Football added another blue-chip recruit in the 2024 cycle landing 4-star safety Kingston Lopa who was also interested in Washington. The Ducks also received a de-commitment from 4-star WR Tyseer Denmark who flipped to Penn State, which is not a sign of bad things to come on the recruiting trail.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin also examines the possibility of landing 2 "College GameDay" games this year with key matchups against Washington and USC. Other factors would have to go Oregon's way for that to happen, but it's safe to say barring a disastrous season the Ducks will be in the premier game in College Football at least once.

Oregon fans have long supported #ProDucks in the NFL and NBA over the years as former Ducks have routinely succeeded in the pros. Former Oregon golfer Wyndham Clark carried that over to the links, edging out Rory McIlroy to make history as the 2023 U.S. Open champion.

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Phil Steele released his 2023 preseason All-Pac12 team with Oregon landing 13 players ranging from the "first team" to the "fourth team" ahead of this Fall. The biggest surprise appearance for the Ducks came in the form of Alabama transfer CB Khyree Jackson.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Rian Winter (@SportsChat503). Last year Oregon had several statement games (BYU and UCLA come to mind) winning games in a big way on a big stage. What are those same chances this year to burst onto the national scene?

They also go through the Ducks' 6 selections in the 2023 NFL Draft and look at who could be well setup for success with their new teams. Plus, a look at which (if any) of the 3 undrafted free agents could carve out roles for themselves in the NFL.

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After landing 2024 3-star WR Jack Ressler from Mater Dei HS, Oregon's 2024 recruiting class from the high school ranks sits at #5 in the country. Keeping it there going forward with so many big names still left to commit will be a challenge for Dan Lanning and his staff.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Locked On recruiting insider Brian Smith. The Ducks also landed an in-state OL recruit from Clackamas HS in Devin Brooks, who Brian breaks down and looks at the impact of landing in-state prospects.

Oregon doesn't yet have a 5-star recruit in the 2024 cycle but they are pursuing several, including "5-star plus" DL Williams Nwaneri. Brian gives insight as to his timeline and those of other recruits that could soon start trickling in for the Ducks.

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Dan Lanning has showed his moxie in recruiting during his time in Eugene to this point, with the 2024 class now in the top 5 after landing a 3-star WR. He might not have hit his recruiting ceiling yet as Oregon's coach.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discsusses Oregon's continued success in recruiting under Dan Lanning after just 1 season at the helm of Oregon Football. 5-star EDGE Matayo Uiagalelei has high expectations in year 1 at a position of need, and could be poised for a breakout freshman campaign.

Oregon's safeties have seemingly gotten an upgrade this season via the tranfser portal with Tysheem Johnson from Ole Miss and Evan Williams from Fresno State. Spencer looks at what the future could be at that position group and why transfers could be inbound next year.

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Oregon Football's roster in 2022 was a mix of newcomers under Dan Lanning and his staff and some notable holdovers from the Mario Cristobal days. This year's team will be built almost entirely in Lanning's vision with his own recruits, and the roster at this point looks improved from a season ago.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin lays out the case for the Oregon Football roster having improved heading into this season. Bo Nix is the clear leader of the offense, but who's the leader of this Oregon defense?

Dan Lanning has talked in the past about wanting to increase overall team speed. With 2 recruiting classes (including the portal) now under his belt, Lanning and his staff have done just that in several areas.

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Oregon Football had a wildly successful offense under Kenny Dillingham in 2022 with Bo Nix at the helm and a great array of weapons. The offensive line is different but most other offensive pieces are the same or upgraded from a year ago, but will that translate to them being better in the red zone than they were last season?

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin looks at the biggest area for Oregon's offense to improve for next season. How Will Stein dials up the offense in the red zone will largely depend on how he and the rest of the staff view their personnel at key positions.

Spencer also gives a brief look at Oregon's latest 2024 commit, an in-state recruit from Clackamas HS along the offensive line. Oregon Baseball had a disappointing end to an amazing season, and despite losing in 3 games to Oral Roberts in the Super Regional they still had an incredibly noteworthy season reminiscent of Oregon Football under Chip Kelly.

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