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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