Rumors about Oregon's future conference plans have been speculated about ever since the news of USC/UCLA's departure broke almost two months ago. Previously talks about going to the Big 10 were mostly speculative, but now Oregon officials have initiated conversations with the conference to see if they could be a potential fit--leaving Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff in a precarious situation. And, unlike just a few weeks ago, the Big 10 does not appear to be as ready to stop expanding as once thought.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the latest piece of conference realignment news for the Ducks--who this time are generating the headlines themselves. Part of the reason Oregon would want to be in the Big 10 is stability and reassurance--in the Big 10, there are no worries about finances or competitive relevance on the recruiting trail. Such concerns COULD come to fruition if the Ducks remain in the PAC, even if they expand with teams like San Diego St, Boise St, etc.

Today's show concludes with a mailbag question from a first-time question-asker who asks about Oregon's future--what could the next 5 years look like for the Ducks in the PAC if they are not granted their wish of going to the Big 10? Getting back to the College Football Playoff is one thing, but another level of progress and excellence will be needed if the Ducks are going to get back to the national championship game for the first time since the 2014-15 season.

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