 By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
October 6, 2025
Penn State was STUNNED on Saturday by 0-4 UCLA, led by QB Nico Iamaleava, after Oregon beat the Nittany Lions on their home field.
Did the Ducks break James Franklin’s team?
On today’s episode of Locked On Ducks, I discuss how Oregon’s offense can improve heading into a GameDay showdown with Indiana.
Is 2025 the most impactful recruiting class in program history?
Oregon’s defense has been spectacular. Should we view it differently after the Penn State loss to UCLA?
Plus, whether Will Stein could be the future head coach at….Penn State?
0:00 Intro: Oregon broke Penn State
5:06 Mailbag: Penn State and Texas predictions
9:40 Is this Oregon’s best freshman class ever?
16:51 Next steps for Oregon’s offense and defense
24:31 Evaluating Oregon’s linebacker play
26:32 Will Stein to Penn State chances
  
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