Conference realignment (or lack there of) brings a lot of questions surrounding the Oregon Football program. What conference might they join? What's the landscape competitively and financially? What's the best option? All these are valid questions to ask, but no matter where Oregon ends up, the likelihood that they're able to recruit and compete at a high level remains rather high.

On today's episode of Locked On Pac-12, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by host of "The Voice of College Football" Mark Rogers (@MarkRogersTV). He is not as big of a fan of realignment and what it means for the sports, specifically the continuing loss of regionality. If mega conferences continue to emerge, the way those conferences get scheduled and how matchups are decided could get very interesting--and complicated for fans.

The Big 12 may still attempt to come after several Pac-12 schools including Oregon, who from a program pedigree standpoint may be the biggest remaining PAC team for another conference to poach. With how the Big 10 has treated the idea of adding Oregon (and Washington) so far, that could make Oregon seek out a conference that is actively seeking them--meaning the Big 12 could have an opportunity. Lastly, Mark says why he expects Oregon to once again be a competitive team in the Pac-12 with a strong roster, and thinks the Ducks' new coach and (potential) new QB Bo Nix could do enough positive things to win games.

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With USC and UCLA scheduled to leave the Pac-12 in 2024, the overall strength/depth of the conference Oregon Football will play in will be weaker than it was before. This will be true, though in one sense over exaggerated, assuming the PAC-12 (10?) stays together or potentially adds other schools from, say, the Mountain West Conference. If the Ducks remain in the PAC, would it be a league where they could have a reasonable shot of returning to the College Football Playoff?

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the potential long-term prospects for Oregon Football to remain relevant and competitive on a national scale. The Ducks would certainly have a path to the playoff in a new-look Pac-12 that could potentially feature San Diego State and/or other Mountain West Schools. Their lone trip to the CFP and recent efforts are demonstrative that this is the case.

After the commitment of 5-star QB Dante Moore, there are still plenty of recruiting headlines to follow for Dan Lanning as he and his staff look to assemble a strong first class in Eugene. With several DB commits already landed, the next priority on defensive should be in the trenches. Spencer looks at some of the names to follow in the coming weeks/months that Lanning and DC Tosh Lupoi have been going after.

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The questions about the future conference positioning of Oregon Football (and the rest of their athletics teams) have been circling for several weeks now. After the Big 10 seemed content to stop adding Pac-12 teams beyond USC and UCLA, Oregon's name became tied to the Big 12, but now those talks seem to have broken off between the two conferences.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin breaks down how the latest conference realignment news affects Oregon. There's still a possibility Oregon could end up in the Big 12 on its own, but for now those talks are not taking place. There's good news in this latest evolution, but questions still remain as well.

Oregon Basketball's recruiting has not been quite as hot as Dan Lanning's football recruiting success. 4-star PG (2022) Dior Johnson was a late decommitment this cycle, and now 5-star SF Mookie Cook (2023), one of the highest-rated commits in school history, has opened his recruitment back up. He's still considering Oregon, but this comes as a bit of a blow for Dana Altman and his staff.

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On a sobering episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Rian Winter (@SportsChat503) to discuss the tragic passing of Oregon TE Spencer Webb. He was known as a remarkably kind and positive guy--one who had to overcome a lot to get to Oregon, a place he described as his dream school. Rian reflects on an interview he did with Spencer Webb in the past as the Ducks community mourns his passing.

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5-star QB Dante Moore's commitment to Oregon Football has made shockwaves even beyond Eugene--but now Duck fans are wondering what could happen next. How common is the sort of "tag team" recruiting efforts like the wave of commitments that came for the Texas Longhorns after they landed the #1 QB in the class of 2023, Arch Manning? Oregon fans are certainly hoping that Dante Moore's choosing of Oregon could send similar shockwaves to other recruits who are yet to choose a school.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by John Garcia Jr., director of recruiting for Sports Illustrated. The biggest name (offensively) tied to Oregon who hasn't yet committed is 5-star RB Richard Young, John provides an update on where he's at in his recruiting timeline and where Oregon stands with him.

They conclude the show talking about one player who has already chosen Oregon (4-star CB Caleb Presley) and one whom the Ducks have had on their radar for quite some time (5-star DL David Hicks). John shares what it means for Oregon to have gotten the #1 player in the state of Washington in back-to-back recruiting cycles, and what could unfold next as a bevy of big-time schools go after David Hicks.

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Dante Moore's commitment to Oregon Football has (rightly) made waves amongst Oregon fans. He is the 5th-highest rated recruit in school history and the highest-ranked QB, setting expectations high for the Detroit native. Does his commitment shift the recruiting expectations for Dan Lanning, Kenny Dillingham, and the rest of the staff compared to how Duck fans felt about them prior to Moore's commitment?

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin breaks down the ramifications from 5-star QB Dante Moore committing to Oregon. Could this lead to 5-star RB Richard Young choosing the Ducks at some point as well? Plus, a breakdown of why Dante Moore could fit so well into new OC Kenny Dillingham's offense.

The show ends talking about a potential warning about all of the conference realignment talk sweeping college football. Some schools have left conferences and talked about the hopes of greater things it could bring. For some programs it works out, but for others it goes in the other direction. Having this in mind is (potentially) a reason for Oregon to stand pat in the Pac-12 even after USC and UCLA announced their departure.

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Oregon Football seemingly had to wait until the last moment to land a major quarterback in the class of 2023. For Duck fans it was worth the wait as 5-star QB Dante Moore has become the highest-rated quarterback recruit in Oregon Football history. Dan Lanning and OC Kenny Dillingham have landed their biggest recruit yet in Eugene, and Moore's commitment spells nothing but good news in the future when talking about this staff's recruiting potential. On today's (brief) episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin shares his instant reactions to Dante Moore committing to the Oregon Ducks over other schools including Michigan, Notre Dame, LSU, and Texas A&M.

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Oregon Football's latest verbal commitment is (for now) their highest-rated recruit in the 2023 recruiting cycle. 4-star CB Caleb Presley joins former HS teammate Josh Conerly as the second straight highest-rated recruit from the state of Washington to commit to the Ducks and Dan Lanning. With Oregon's future conference plans uncertain, what does this say about how the Ducks could recruit amidst all this uncertainty?

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin breaks down Oregon's latest verbal commitment in the class of 2023. Presley offers a lot of upside as a CB, someone who could potentially become the next in a long line of past Oregon DBs who have gone on to succeed in the NFL. Although he's a highly-rated recruit, Dan Lanning and Tosh Lupoi are still looking for their first big-time, splashy recruiting success on the defensive side of the ball.

The show concludes with a couple of questions coming from a Big 10 (Wisconsin) fan. Spencer explains why Oregon's interest in the Big 10 was very real, and that they would likely jump at the opportunity in the future to join the conference if it ever came around with a formal offer. Presley, from the state of Washington, was nationally recruited by schools such as Michigan State--a trend for recruits from the state of WA in the last few years, which is slowly becoming a great place to pull major recruits.

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The rumors, speculation and conversations being had about another potentially earth-shattering change in the college football landscape often have Oregon at the center of them. Speculation quickly emerged about the Big 10 after USC and UCLA announced they would be heading there, leaving the Pac-12 ahead of the 2024 athletics season. Is the Big 12 a more viable future home for Oregon athletics?

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin continues to look at a potential conference realignment for Oregon. One listener sends in a question about what a hybrid conference might look like between the Pac-12 and the Big 12. The depth and caliber of teams could certainly be viable, but it's more likely that schools leave for the Big 12 en mass rather than having Big 12 schools join the Pac-12.

With a new future conference imminent, what are the positives and negatives of Oregon Football (and other sports) no longer being a part of the Pac-12 conference? With so much unknown and the demise of the Pac-12 seemingly imminent, it can be hard to keep in perspectives the positives that could come from this whole situation. The prospect of having more high-level regular season games in the conference slate is just one thing that could be an upgrade.

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The idea that Oregon Football could need to leave the Pac-12, something that wasn't even a conversation topic a week ago, is now at the forefront of the minds of Duck fans. With USC and UCLA bolting for the Big 10, it's easy to foresee a scenario where Oregon could be one of the next schools to follow. Is there a case for the Ducks riding out the storm in the conference of champions? There may be some options for Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff to try and convince Oregon to stay, but it could prove to be a hard sell.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin dives into the latest news for the Ducks on the conference and recruiting front. 4-star 2023 WR Jurrion Dickey, whether he gets re-rated as a 5-star recruit or not, is someone who Dan Lanning, Kenny Dillingham, and WR coach Junior Adams need to continue to recruit him lest other schools become interested in flipping him. One recruit commitment in particular could potentially help solidify his stats as a future Oregon Duck wideout.

The Ducks were after 5-star WR Johntay Cook II, but after Arch Manning committed to Texas he decided to commit to the Longhorns after having Oregon in his final 3 schools. Does this mean they will increase their efforts for top JUCO wide receiver target Malik Benson? It's possible, but the position group might be more set for a couple years than other areas on the roster.

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