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Oregon Moves Into National Spotlight in Preseason College Football Playoff Ranking

It’s no secret the Oregon Ducks enter the 2026 college football season with national championship expectations. CBS Sports believes the Ducks are among the handful of teams best positioned to compete for a College Football Playoff title.

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Three Keys to Oregon Ducks Winning a National Championship

The Oregon Ducks are in pursuit of their first-ever national championship, and 2026 could be the season that everything finally comes together. Oregon coach Dan Lanning has had ample time to instill a culture in Eugene and has had success in the recruiting department for the last few seasons, which could pay dividends in 2026.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / July 15

Oregon Ducks' Recruiting Continues to Change in Latest Ranking

The Oregon Ducks and coach Dan Lanning have seen an uptick in recruiting recently and are slowly building towards the future once again. The Ducks are back in the top five in the 2027 recruiting rankings according to On3, after spending much of the spring and early summer months hovering on the bubble of the top 10.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / July 15

Oregon Ducks Make Recruiting Push for Rising Four-Star Safety

The Oregon Ducks created a well-renowned Southern California pipeline on the recruiting trail over the years. Coach Dan Lanning and his coaching staff don't hesitate to go after talent south of the Santa Barbara County line no matter the cycle.

Dana Altman News / Oregon Ducks on SI / July 14

Insider Speaks Candidly on Oregon's Dana Altman, NCAA Tournament Chances

The Oregon Ducks men’s basketball team had a disappointing 2025-26 season and will look to bounce back in 2026-27. Oregon was active in the transfer portal

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 14

Blueprint for Oregon to win the 2026 national championship requires 3 things to come together

The Ducks are undoubtedly a title contender, but they need some key things to materialize. Oregon enters the 2026 college football season with national championship expectations, and the Ducks have the talent to back it up.

Oregon Ducks News / Oregon Ducks on SI / July 14

Oregon Ducks Turns Heads in Preseason Ranking of Big Ten Games

The Big Ten has produced the last three National Champions in NCAA football. As the Oregon Ducks look to make it four years in a row with the title belonging to a Big Ten program, they’ll play a difficult conference schedule.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / July 13

Oregon Ducks Commits Make Major Moves In New Recruiting Rankings

Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning and his coaching staff have compiled an elite recruiting class that ranks in the top five in both Rivals’ and 247Sports’ team rankings. Rivals recently updated its player rankings, and two Oregon commits achieved five-star status in the newest rankings: quarterback Will Mencl and wide receiver Dakota Guerrant.

Oregon Ducks News / Oregon Ducks on SI / July 13

Historic Amount of Oregon Ducks Selected in MLB Draft Leaves Roster Holes

A program seeing a large amount of athletes graduating to the professional level of their sports in a double edged sword. On one hand, the ascension to a pro spot is a feather in the cap of an organization when it comes to developing talent while on the other, it leaves coaches with more work to fill spots in the roster.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / July 13

Oregon Ducks Show Promise, Problems of College Fantasy Football

After years of flying under the radar on niche sites, college fantasy football is officially going mainstream with Yahoo Sports recently announcing the launch of its first-ever College Fantasy Football game.

Oregon Ducks News / Oregon Ducks on SI / July 12

NFL Quarterback Makes Surprise Appearance at Oregon Practice Facility

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough was in Eugene this weekend taking reps in the Oregon Ducks indoor practice facility. Shough played for Oregon from 2018-2020. Oregon tight end Markus Dixon posted a video on his Instagram story of Shough making a throw at Oregon’s practice facility.

Oregon Ducks News / Oregon Ducks on SI / July 12

Oregon Baseball's Maddox Molony Facing Key Decision After MLB Draft Selection

Oregon Ducks shortstop Maddox Molony is off to the Motor City as the Detroit Tigers selected him with the No. 187 overall pick in the sixth round of the 2026 MLB Draft.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / July 12

What Transfer Safety Koi Perich Is Bringing to the Oregon Ducks

The Oregon Ducks defense is expected to be one of the top units in the country with coach Dan Lanning and defensive coordinator Chris Hampton, and one player who catches the attention of many is Oregon Ducks star safety and Minnesota Golden Gophers transfer addition Koi Perich.

Oregon Ducks News / Oregon Ducks on SI / July 12

Early Betting Odds Released for Oregon Ducks Road Matchup vs. Oklahoma State

The Oregon Ducks are expected to face several challenging opponents in pursuit of their first national championship in program history this upcoming season.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / July 11

The Next Recruits Who Could Commit to Oregon Ducks

The Oregon Ducks sit at 24 total verbal commits as of the weekend of July 11. Five-star wide receiver/cornerback Xavier Sabb now represents the most recent big July win, having chosen the Ducks before the fourth.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / July 11

Oregon’s New Football Facility Looks Striking in Latest Construction Update

The Oregon Ducks' new practice facility isn't finished yet but it's already striking. The project is impossible to miss and starting to take shape, including: Construction of a new 170,000 sq.

Oregon Ducks News / Oregon Ducks on SI / July 11

Three Ways Receiver Dakorien Moore Will Elevate Oregon Ducks' Season

The Oregon Ducks completed their deepest postseason finish in 11 years in 2026, with true freshmen like wide receiver Dakorien Moore breaking out. Moore

Oregon Ducks News / Oregon Ducks on SI / July 10

Oregon Ducks Goldmine: How One Fan Went Viral For A Storage Unit Find

Back in June, social media thrifting re-seller Steven Laisure (@stevens_thrifting_journey) and his wife, Felicia, came across a unit for sale on storeageauctions.com, and the Laisures then discovered a treasure trove of exclusive Oregon Duck gear that would make The Duck himself blush.

Oregon Ducks News / Oregon Ducks on SI / July 10

Three Reasons That Make Oregon Wide Receiver Evan Stewart Elite

The Oregon Ducks are chasing greatness this college football season, and luckily for the Ducks, they have plenty of players who are capable of changing any sort of outcome they may have this season.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / July 10

Two Oregon Ducks Defensive Linemen Turn Heads With EA College Football Ratings

It's no surprise EA Sports' latest edition of their popular video game, EA Sports College Football 2027, features several favorable rankings for Oregon Ducks athletes.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 8

Why Notre Dame, Oregon are likely to be in CFP national championship

Plenty of teams enter the 2026 season with College Football Playoff aspirations, but two programs separate themselves from the pack in a way that points toward a head-to-head game in Las Vegas on Jan.

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Oregon Ducks News / A to Z Sports / July 6

Oregon Ducks lose out on a player they likely never had a chance at landing, but would have loved to get

The Oregon Ducks are one of the best recruiting teams The Oregon Ducks lost out on 2027 cornerback Kamari Whitfield, the 3-star prospect from Orlando who committed to the Florida Gators.