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Oregon Ducks fall camp position breakdown: Running backs ·

The Oregonian/OregonLive will be previewing each of 10 position groups leading up to the start of Oregon’s fall camp on Aug. 2. The second installment in the series reviews the running backs.Oregon can make a strong case for having the best individual running back and the most talented room at the position in the Pac-12.Bucky Irving is the conference’s leading returning rusher and the Ducks led the ...

Oregon opponent early scouting report: Hawaii ·

An early look at Oregon’s opponents for the 2023 regular season.HawaiiGame date & time: Autzen Stadium, Sept. 16 at 5 p.m.2022 record: (3-10)Coach: Timmy Chang, second year (3-10)Returning starters: 5 offense, 9 defenseMost important returning players: QB Brayden Schager, RB Tyland Hines, WR Jalen Walthall, DL Jonah Kahahawai-Welch, LB Logan TaylorMost critical departures: RB Dedrick Parson, WR Zion ...

Oregon Ducks fall camp breakdown: Tight ends ·

The Oregonian/OregonLive will be previewing each of 10 position groups leading up to the start of Oregon’s fall camp on Aug. 2. The third installment in the series reviews the tight ends.Oregon’s tight end room is reloading personnel and enters this season with only one proven option.Terrance Ferguson had 32 receptions for 391 yards and five touchdowns last season, second to only Troy Franklin in receiving ...

Oregon opponent early scouting report: Colorado ·

We’re taking an early look at Oregon’s opponents for the 2023 regular season.ColoradoGame date & time: Autzen Stadium, Sept. 232022 record: (1-11)Coach: Deion Sanders, first year (27-6)Returning starters: 6 offense, 3 defenseMost important returning players: RB Anthony Hankerson, OL Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan, DE Chance Main, S Trevor WoodsMost critical departures: WR Jordyn Tyson, LB Josh Chandler-Semedo, ...

Oregon opponent early scouting report: Stanford ·

An early look at Oregon’s opponents for the 2023 regular season.StanfordGame date & time: Stanford Stadium, Sept. 302022 record: (3-9)Coach: Troy Taylor, first year (30-8)Returning starters: 3 offense, 3 defenseMost important returning players: RB Casey Filkins, TE Ben Yurosek, DE David BaileyMost critical departures: QB Tanner McKee, WR Elijah Higgins, WR Brycen Tremayne, OL Myles Hinton, OL Walter ...

Oregon Ducks fall camp breakdown: Wide receivers ·

The Oregonian/OregonLive will be previewing each of 10 position groups leading up to the start of Oregon’s fall camp on Aug. 2. The fourth installment in the series reviews the wide receivers.The long overdue overhaul of Oregon’s receiver room took place this offseason, with five newcomers replacing five departures from last season.Troy Franklin and Kris Hutson return to a room that added Traeshon ...

Oregon opponent early scouting report: Washington ·

An early look at Oregon’s opponents for the 2023 regular season.WashingtonGame date & time: Husky Stadium, Oct. 142022 record: (11-2)Coach: Kalen DeBoer, second year (90-11 overall)Returning starters: 7 offense, 8 defenseMost important returning players: QB Michael Penix Jr., RB Cameron Davis, WR Rome Odunze, WR Jalen McMillan, WR Ja’Lynn Polk, DE Bralen Trice, OLB Zion Tupuola-Fetui, LB Alphonzo Tuputala, ...

Roof sees potential for Bowman after injury-shortened season ·

Oklahoma defensive coordinator Ted Roof was asked which player he thinks will have a breakout season and the first player he mentioned was junior defensive back Billy Bowman.Bowman isn’t a surprising name to see on Roof’s list. With two years of starting experience under his belt, Bowman has taken on a key role in the Sooners’ secondary and that’s expected to continue moving forward.Last year Bowman ...

Ohio State football's Carnell Tate thanks everyone for support after mother's tragic death ·

Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate on Monday posted a thank you for the support he received following the death of his mother earlier this month.“I would like to thank everyone that has reached out to me over the past week showing their love and support,” he wrote on X, the social-media platform formerly known as Twitter. “I appreciate all of you guys!”Ashley Griggs, the mother of Tate, was killed ...

Ohio State football's 'Boom' Herron overcame scandal. Now he's adjusting to 'regular' life ·

If Dan "Boom" Herron's journey is a microcosm for those of other high-profile athletes, here's a truth revealed: Sports stardom isn't all glitz and glamour.Herron carried star status in Columbus during the 2008-2011 college football seasons. He amassed more than 3,000 scrimmage yards and more than 30 touchdowns as an Ohio State running back and was named a team captain as a senior. He then went on ...

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