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The New England Patriots are focused on the final three games of the regular season, but there are some people in the scouting department that are keeping an eye on the College Football Playoff.

Bills top 2026 NFL draft fits include powerful defensive end out of Oregon

There are still six weeks to play in the 2025 NFL season, but it's never a bad idea to keep one eye on the future. For the Buffalo Bills, that's especially true given the struggles they've had throughout the year.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 20

Oregon Ducks bold predictions for Week 13 tilt against USC with huge CFP implications

Oregon is in the midst of a solid season and is currently on track to make it to the College Football Playoff for a second straight year. In order to make these hopes a reality, Oregon must first defeat a former Pac-12 rival in USC.

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College Football News / SuperWest Sports / October 16

Week 8 Big Ten Previews — USC Playoff Hopes on Line vs. ND: Highlighting six conference games, including four involving teams from the West

This week, 17 of the 18 Big Ten teams are in action across eight conference games. USC steps out of league play for the intersectional rivalry with Notre Dame, and Illinois has the week off following its moderately strong showing against Ohio State.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / October 9

Family Ties In Latest NFL Draft Projection for Oregon Ducks' Matayo Uiagalelei

The No. 3 Oregon Ducks have the potential to break their own program record for NFL Draft picks for the second straight year with the way Dan Lanning’s team is playing.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / October 8

Oregon Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers: Preview, Betting Odds

The No. 3 Oregon Ducks are 5-0 and coming off a bye week. Oregon coach Dan Lanning and the Ducks have momentum, but have another tough task ahead. Oregon will next face the No.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / September 28

Oregon Ducks' Matayo Uiagalelei Boosts NFL Draft Stock Against Penn State

In what was an epic game that delivered two overtimes worth of drama, the No. 6 Oregon Ducks defeated the No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions in the White Out in Happy Valley.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / September 11

Matayo Uiagalelei Living Out Childhood Dream With Oregon Ducks

Through plenty of roster turnover in the offseason, the No. 4 Oregon Ducks have gotten off to a strong start to the 2025 season. At the center of their early success is the new Ducks’ leaders.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / September 4

Oregon Ducks vs. Oklahoma State: Preview, Betting Odds, Tension Brewing?

The No. 6 Oregon Ducks are 1-0, following a full team dominating win. Oregon coach Dan Lanning and the Ducks are moving on to their next game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Saturday, Sept.

Oregon Ducks News / WI Sports Heroics / August 28

Packers linked to adding 12.5-sack edge-rusher

The Packers have built one of the NFL’s top ascending young rosters, but few weaknesses are more glaring than at edge-rusher.

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College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / August 25

Can Oregon Ducks' Matayo Uiagalelei Boost NFL Draft Projection?

The Oregon Ducks kick off the 2025 football season against FCS powerhouse program Montana State this coming Saturday in Autzen Stadium. On the heels of

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / July 23

Oregon Ducks' Matayo Uiagalelei Addresses Newfound Leadership Role

Oregon Ducks junior Matayo Uiagalelei has established himself as a top defensive end nationally heading into his third year of college football. The Oregon standout looks to replicate the impressive production from his first two seasons and help the Ducks back to the College Football Playoff (CFP) in 2025.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / July 20

Oregon Ducks' Matayo Uiagalelei: Future 2026 First Round NFL Draft Pick?

Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Matayo Uiagalelei is coming off of a season where he recorded 10 quarterback sacks, which led the Big Ten Conference, and was named First Team All-Big Ten as a true sophomore.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / July 10

Oregon Ducks' Matayo Uiagalelei, Dillon Thieneman Earning 2026 NFL Draft Hype

As the college football season approaches, it won’t be long until gameplay proves which top upperclass talents are ready to make the jump to the next level.

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College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / June 21

Oregon Ducks' Matayo Uiagalelei First Round Prospect In 2026 NFL Draft?

Ahead of the 2025 collegiate football season, projections are already being mocked up for where players will land in the 2026 NFL Draft, and there’s a strong presence of Oregon Ducks.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / June 19

Three Oregon Ducks Predicted As Potential First Round 2026 NFL Draft Picks

With the 2025 NFL Draft now in the rearview, mock drafts and college football fans now turn their sights to the 2026 NFL Draft. Josh Edwards and Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports have compiled the top 50 names to watch for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / June 8

Buffalo Bills add 10.5 sack pass-rusher from the Big Ten in 2026 NFL mock draft

Throughout the 2025 NFL draft, the Buffalo Bills proved to be focused on improving their defense. They made five consecutive picks on that side of the ball, finishing with six rookies on defense.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 23

2026 NFL Draft Notebook: Matayo Uiagalelei’s ceiling, the Domani Jackson experience, and some underrated prospects to know

We are nearing the end of May, which means, there is no football to talk about right now. It is, however, the perfect time to dig deeper and deeper into the 2026 NFL Draft class.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / May 17

USC Trojans Wanted Star Defensive End Recruit To Play Tight End?

The USC Trojans were one of the finalists to land class of 2023 edge rusher Matayo Uiagalelei. Uiagalelei ended up signing with the Oregon Ducks. Uiagalelei went on the “Ducks of a Feather” podcast hosted by former Oregon Ducks running back Kenjon Barner.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / May 16

Oregon Ducks' Matayo Uiagalelei Reveals Recruiting Choice, USC Trojans' Tight End Plans

Oregon Ducks outside linebacker Matayo Uiagalelei led the Big Ten with 10.5 sacks in the 2024 regular season, but as a high school prospect, Uiagalelei was heavily recruited as a tight end by the USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 9

Oregon Ducks standout pointed out as a player to watch in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft

An Oregon Ducks standout was pointed out by Pro Football Focus this week as a player to watch in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. PFF singled out

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / May 2

Matayo Uiagalelei Headlines Future Oregon Ducks First Round NFL Draft Picks

With the 2025 NFL Draft complete and the Oregon Ducks having a program record 10 athletes selected, the “Pro Ducks” slogan is more apt than ever. As the attention now shifts towards the college football season, the 2026 NFL Draft summer scouting section is currently underway.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 7, 2024

Brace Yourself for the Matayo Uiagalelei Revenge Tour, Coming Soon to a Stadium Near You

Some felt Big Ten Coaches missed the inflatable Duck in the river, or maybe they felt resentment because the Ducks had one. Either way, in implicit anti-Oregon bias they conspired together to leave Matayo Uiagalelei off the All-Big-Ten First Team at Edge Rusher.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 3, 2024

Did Oregon Ducks’ Matayo Uiagalelei Deserve First-Team All-Big Ten, Snubbed by Coaches?

EUGENE- The Oregon Ducks are the No. 1 team in the nation and have taken over the Big Ten Conference by storm. Sophomore defensive end Matayo Uiagalelei dominant performances throughout the season have been crucial to the Ducks’ undefeated run.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 2, 2024

What Odds, Point Spreads and Ratings Don't Tell You About Oregon Vs Penn State

It's every coach's goal: Oregon is ready to play its best football at the end of the year. In particular, Jordan Burch's return from injury gives the Ducks an added dimension on the defensive line.