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With Dan Lanning paving the way, Oregon is entering an era of NIL-fueled success, taking the program to new heights with strong recruiting and on-field performance. Lanning dove headfirst into the transfer portal and hit the recruiting trail hard to reload for 2024, replacing a slew of departed stars. Now, with more holes to fill from last season’s roster, Lanning’s banking on another group of newcomers to keep the Ducks flying high.
Here’s where Oregon stands as the 2025 season creeps closer.
2024 in review
Lanning’s third year in Eugene was special. The Ducks racked up 12 regular season wins – their best showing since 2010 – snagged a Big Ten title and punched a ticket to the College Football Playoff. They earned the No. 1 overall seed before coming up short in a rematch against Ohio State. Even with a brutal Big Ten slate, Lanning had Oregon looking like a national contender up until the end.
Head coach profile
Lanning’s got a fiery edge, and he’s built Oregon into a machine. In three years with the Ducks, he’s 35-6, mixing a high-octane offense with a defense that hits like a freight train. His “stay hungry” mantra has Eugene buzzing with dreams of a title, and he’s got the financial backing from megabooster Phil Knight to get there. Before he traveled west, he was calling defenses at Georgia, helping them lock up national championships in 2021 and 2022.
Top offensive players
Offensive linemen Isaiah World and Emmanuel Pregnon, who transferred in from Nevada and USC, respectively, will anchor the left side of the offensive line and both have All-Big Ten potential. World is viewed as a first-round talent and has three seasons of starting experience, while Pregnon didn’t allow a sack while starting all 13 games for the Trojans last season.
Top defensive players
Edge rusher Matayo Uiagalelei returns for…
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