
By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
January 22, 2025
Way-too-early Top 25 lists are flying around, and Oregon is consistently inside the Top 10 heading into Dan Lanning’s fourth season.
One ESPN writer picked the Ducks sixth nationally, is that an appropriate ranking?
On today’s episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses a couple of revelations in the defensive backfield.
Will 5-star true freshman Na’eem Offord have a real path to playing time in his first season? (9:57)
Spencer concludes the show discussing the impact (if any) of Oregon’s Big 10 Championship from this past season after not winning the national title.
Plus, discussing Oregon’s bounce-back effort on the court against Washington. (20:20)

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