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True freshmen tracker: Identifying which Oregon true frosh avoided redshirt in 2025
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True freshmen tracker: Identifying which Oregon true frosh avoided redshirt in 2025

Oregon's 2025 class proved instrumental in this year's team success. Here's who played enough to avoid redshirt and who didn't.

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December 11, 2025 at 12:18 AM

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Chris Hampton is No. 2 on the 2026 national recruiter leaderboard, and other Oregon coaches are among the best in Big Ten.

Hampton also finished No. 2 nationally during the 2025 cycle.

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Chris Hampton No. 2 on 2026 national recruiter leaderboard, other Oregon coaches among best in Big Ten

Here's a breakdown of how Oregon's coaching staff factors into the Big 10 rankings, as well as where they land on the national recruiter leaderboard.

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December 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM

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The best recruits Oregon has ever landed by position
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The best recruits Oregon has ever landed by position

Here's a recap of Oregon's "best ever" recruits list by position group since the recruiting boom in 2002.

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December 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM

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Eight positions that make sense for Oregon to address through the transfer portal
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Eight positions that make sense for Oregon to address through the transfer portal

With the transfer window opening next month, the Ducks will have positions to address. Here are eight positions that would make sense to hit this cycle.

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December 9, 2025 at 8:17 PM

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Send us your Oregon athletics questions and we'll chat about them on this week's #AutzenAudibles Mailbag podcast!

December 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM

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Oregon's O-Line named Joe Moore Award finalists for third straight year
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Oregon's O-Line named Joe Moore Award finalists for third straight year

The Ducks once again have one of the nation's best offensive lines. For the third straight year, Oregon is a finalist for the Joe Moore Award given to the best line in the country.

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December 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM

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An early look at the five team's on Oregon's side of the 2025 College Football Playoff bracket
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An early look at the five team's on Oregon's side of the 2025 College Football Playoff bracket

Oregon is the No. 5 seed in the 2026 College Football Playoff. Here's a breakdown of the five teams they may face in the opening, quarterfinal and semifinal rounds this postseason.

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December 8, 2025 at 8:35 PM

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Oregon coach Dan Lanning weighs in on Jalen Lott and Kendre Harrison signings
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Oregon coach Dan Lanning weighs in on Jalen Lott and Kendre Harrison signings

Oregon signed big-time skill position players Jalen Lott and Kendre Harrison last week. Their signatures arrived a day later than most, and Dan Lanning commented on both prospects for the first time o...

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December 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM

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Autzen Audibles analysis: Ducks open playoffs against No. 12 James Madison
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Autzen Audibles analysis: Ducks open playoffs against No. 12 James Madison

DuckTerritory's Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil offer their thoughts on Oregon's playoff draw. The Ducks are the No. 5 seed in this year's College Football Playoffs. They will host No. 12 James Madison at ...

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December 8, 2025 at 1:04 AM

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Dan Lanning expects lively Autzen experience for CFP game: 'Our fans are going to be unbelievable'
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Dan Lanning expects lively Autzen experience for CFP game: "Our fans are going to be unbelievable'

Oregon coach Dan Lanning told reporters on Sunday afternoon that he anticipates Autzen Stadium will be rocking for the opening round College Football Playoff game with James Madison.

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December 7, 2025 at 11:50 PM

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No. 4 Bruins overmatch Ducks at Pauley: Oregon blown out for first loss of the season
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No. 4 Bruins overmatch Ducks at Pauley: Oregon blown out for first loss of the season

Oregon took its first loss of the season on Sunday in Los Angeles. Fourth-ranked UCLA dominated the Ducks from the opening tip to beat Oregon 80-59 in both team's Big Ten opener.

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December 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM

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College Football Playoff Know the Foe: No. 12 James Madison Dukes
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College Football Playoffs Know the Foe: No. 12 James Madison Dukes

Get to know Oregon's opening round College Football Playoff opponent No. 12 James Madison Dukes

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December 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM

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JMU at a glance (national rank):
Scoring offense: 37.3 points per game (10th)
Rushing offense: 245.8 yards per game (6th)
Plays of 40 yards or more: 20 plays(8th)
Total defense: 247.6 yards per game (2nd)
Rushing defense: 76.2 yards per game (2nd)

December 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM

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Oregon remains at No. 5 in final CFP rankings, set to host James Madison in opening round
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Oregon remains at No. 5 in final CFP rankings, set to host James Madison in opening round

The Oregon Ducks will be the No. 5 seed in this year's College Football Playoffs. The Ducks will open by hosting No. 12 James Madison at Autzen Stadium in the opening round.

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December 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM

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Undefeated Ducks entering Sunday's contest at No. 4 UCLA with 'nothing to lose' mentality
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Undefeated Ducks entering Sunday's contest at No. 4 UCLA with 'nothing to lose' mentality

Oregon hasn't lost this season, but the 10-0 Ducks will face their stiffest test to date, and likely of the season on Sunday when they head south to meet No. 4 UCLA at Pauley Pavilion.

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December 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM

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Undefeated Ducks entering Sunday's contest at No. 4 UCLA with 'nothing to lose' mentality
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Undefeated Ducks entering Sunday's contest at No. 4 UCLA with 'nothing to lose' mentality

Oregon hasn't lost this season, but the 10-0 Ducks will face their stiffest test to date, and likely of the season on Sunday when they head south to meet No. 4 UCLA at Pauley Pavilion.

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December 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM

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Ducks expected to promote Drew Mehringer and Chris Hampton to fill vacated coordinator roles
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Ducks expected to promote Drew Mehringer and Chris Hampton to fill vacated coordinator roles

Oregon is expected to promote from within to replace both outgoing coordinators, per reports. Drew Mehringer is expected to become the new offensive coordinator and Chris Hampton the defensive coordin...

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December 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM

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Here's who Oregon fans should be pulling for during conference championship weekend
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Here's who Oregon fans should be pulling for during conference championship weekend

Oregon won't be playing this weekend, but their CFP fate will be in part decided by what transpires during the conference championship games this weekend. Here's a breakdown of what to root for.

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December 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM

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Oregon announces 5-star Gatlin Bair's signature for second time in three years, Lanning 'really excited'
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Oregon announces 5-star Gatlin Bair's signature for second time in three years, Lanning 'really excited'

Oregon football signed wide receiver Gatlin Bair for a second time in three signing classes on Wednesday. Oregon coach Dan Lanning outlines the process of keeping him in the fold.

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December 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM

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DT Roundtable: Oregon 2026 signing class superlatives

- Who will see the field first?
- Top under-the-radar signee?
- Which position group could still use some work?

Answers to all of this and more 👇:
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