Last year, Oregon Football almost started Pac-12 play with a loss but escaped Pullman with a thrilling 44-41 win against Washington State on the road. The Cougars present a very real "trap game" in 2023 for the Ducks and Dan Lanning, which other ones could cause a stumble?

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin looks at games that COULD cause Oregon to stumble in 2023 even though they will be favored. The reaction to some Oklahoma fans of Xadavien Sims choosing Oregon over the Sooners should serve as a reminder to fans of every fanbase.

Ty Thompson's future at Oregon remains unclear beyond backing up Bo Nix come the start of the 2023 season, but the opportunity for him to grow will be presented this Fall and next Spring. Might he just need more in-game snaps, of which we have seen very few?

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Oregon Football landed a pair of 4-star recruits in the 2024 cycle, bringing them to 10 "blue chip" players (4/5 stars) in next year's class. QB Michael Van Buren and DL Xadavien Sims are now 2 of the 7 highest-rated recruits, so what are Dan Lanning and his staff getting in these future Ducks?

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Locked On recruiting insider Brian Smith. They break down the film on those 2 commits, and look at what Michael Van Buren has to do in order to become Oregon's starting quarterback one day.

Brian also sheds insight on a pair of 5-star Oregon targets in 2024 DL David Stone and OT Brandon Baker. Plus, a look at what goes into generating the composite ratings that shape recruiting narratives across the country.

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Ty Thompson enters year 3 as Oregon's highest-rated QB commit of all time without having made a start, and is unlikely to do so barring an injury to Bo Nix. Now with 3 young quarterbacks scheduled to compete with him for the starting QB job for 2024, it becomes less likely--though not impossible--for him to become Oregon's starter.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin also dives into mailbag questions about the ramifications from landing a 2nd quarterback in the 2024 recruiting cycle. Dan Lanning and Tosh Lupoi's defense struggled last year, but for multiple reasons is poised for a jump forward this Fall.

Oregon's weapons are among the 3 best in the Pac-12 along with USC and Washington, and their offensive skill players do one thing as well if not better than their counterparts on those teams. Plus, Spencer shares thoughts about what he looks for in a promising high school recruit.

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Oregon Football had a Top-10 recruiting class entering the weekend in the 2024 cycle and added to it, landing 2 more 4-stars in QB Michael Van Buren an DL Xadavien Sims. They're both indicative of Dan Lanning and his staff continuing their strong stretch of recruiting.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin reacts to a big recruiting weekend for Oregon Football. The 2024 recruiting class remains well inside the Top-10 nationally, and they could see their national ranking rise in the future--or fall.

Oregon might have a hard time, barring drastic offensive changes, producing 2 receivers who have over 1,000 yards this Fall. But what about having 2 running backs over 1,000 yards which was something they almost accomplished last year?

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Oregon Football has had some immensley talented receivers over the last decade plus of time, ranging from Troy Franklin to Jeff Maehl and many more sandwiched in between. Since 2006, as far as the stats go back, the Ducks have NEVER had two wide receivers go over 1,000 yards receiving in the same season. And this year, they have some of the best weapons in the Pac-12.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin explains why that's not likely to change this year even if new OC Will Stein introduces a couple of his own wrinkles to the offense. True freshman RB Dante Dowdell shined during the Spring Game in April, and could find himself shooting quickly up the depth chart this season.

Oregon's running backs are deep and talented, and one of those guys (Jordan James) could get crowded out as a result--but that's a good problem for Oregon to have. Plus, Spencer answers a listener question about how he came to be an Oregon fan living in Utah.

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Oregon Football bolstered its receiving core over the weekend by adding WR Gary Bryant Jr. from USC. Their offensive skill players are now amongst the deepest and most talented in the Pac-12, with few schools even able to compare.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin looks at how Bo Nix's array of weapons compare to other Pac-12 schools. Duck fans should have high expectations for Nix's 5th and final year of College Football.

Spencer also discusses the apparent return of the pistol formation to Oregon's offense, and why it will hopefully be better than it was before under Mario Cristobal and Marcus Arroyo. Plus, a potential glimpse into what the future holds for the Ducks at quarterback.

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Oregon Football might be getting a 2nd quarterback in the 2024 recruiting cycle with 4-star QB Michael Van Buren set to announce on May 20th. So how good of a chance does Oregon have in landing him?

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Locked On recruiting insider Brian Smith. He reacts to Oregon signing former Colorado CB Nikko Reed and talks about what he brings to Oregon's secondary.

Brian also breaks down what he sees from current 3-star QB commit Luke Moga, also in the 2024 cycle, and why a guy showing real upside isn't generating more buzz. Plus, a look at which 5-star prospects Oregon is in a good position for in 2024.

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Oregon Football's best defensive playmaker from a season ago was a transfer from Colorado, CB Christian Gonzales who was taken #17 overall by the New England Patriots. Now they're going back to the well on that front with CB Nikko Reed, who makes a crowded position group even more crowded.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin reacts to not one but TWO new transfers for the Ducks. They added an insurance policy in East Carolina interior offensive lineman Nishad Strother.

Spencer also answers a listener mailbag question about how scheduling in college football could improve in the future. Plus, a peak behind the curtain as to what it takes to bring you daily episodes of Locked On Ducks.

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Former USC wide receiver Gary Bryant Jr. announced over the weekend that he's going to be a member of Oregon Football with 3 years of eligibility remaining. Oregon didn't "need" a WR addition but his arrival adds even more depth to a well-stocked position for Dan Lanning and the Ducks.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin reacts to the addition of both transfers that Oregon Football added over the weekend. Tight end Kaden Ludwick was not a big name in the portal coming from Colorado, but solidifies Oregon's depth at the position for 2023.

A recent rumor flew around the internet that Oregon and Washington had been "vetted and cleared" to join the Big 10, but that doesn't mean a move is imminent. With Keith Brown's transfer departure, Oregon's linebacker room has one less depth piece--need they add another?

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Oregon Football's 2024 recruiting class is off to a hot start and already has a QB commit in 3-star signal caller Luke Moga, and they're still after 4-star QB Michael Van Buren. With Oregon's loaded visitor list from the Spring Game, when should the Ducks start landing more 2024 commits?

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin looks at what the recruiting future might hold for Dan Lanning and the Ducks in the 2024 cycle. Plus, USC transfer WR Gary Bryant Jr. is set to announce his commitment soon with Oregon well in the running for the former 4-star wideout. Could he see a lot of action with the Ducks?

Oregon has added a transfer TE in former Ole Miss tight end Casey Kelly, but have made an offer to Colorado transfer TE Seydou Traore so might not be done at that spot. Spencer looks at another potential addition from Alabama at that position, and also discusses where Oregon's kicking game stands heading into 2023.

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