
Bob Chesney’s UCLA Project: From Playoff Builder to Bowl‑Game Blueprint
UCLA’s new coach aims to translate his College Football Playoff success into a six‑win season, leveraging key transfers and a favorable slate.
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UCLA’s new coach aims to translate his College Football Playoff success into a six‑win season, leveraging key transfers and a favorable slate.

The Ducks and Buckeyes meet on November 7, 2026, in a game that will test the mettle of rising stars like Jeremiah Smith and Dante Moore, while defensive stars prepare to make their mark.

Ranked 25th nationally, USC enters the Big Ten Tournament as the fourth seed, facing 12th‑seeded Michigan State in a matchup that highlights a season of dominance, from a 42‑14 record to a nation‑leading nine shutouts.

The athletic department has announced a color‑coded schedule for the 2026 Oregon Ducks football season, blending green dominance with black, yellow and white directives across key matchups.

Oregon’s upcoming Big Ten slate promises high‑stakes games against Michigan and Ohio State, while also revisiting historic rivalries with the remaining former PAC‑12 members, sparking fan anticipation across the conference.

With the Big Ten Tournament underway in Nebraska, the Oregon Ducks sit as the No. 3 seed and fourth‑favorite to win, while their national seed hopes and a Buster Posey Award semifinalist highlight a season of rising expectations.

After a series win over USC, the Oregon Ducks enter the Big Ten Tournament as the No. 3 seed, with a May 22 opener in Omaha and +5500 odds to win the College World Series.

The Oregon Ducks, seeded third, are set to open the Big Ten tournament against the winner of a double‑elimination bracket, riding a recent win over UCLA and a 2‑1 series over USC.

Oregon’s baseball team defeated USC in a decisive series, moving up two spots to No. 14 in the national rankings and positioning the club for a potential NCAA regional hosting.

The Oregon Ducks return 14 starters from their College Football Playoff run and bolster the roster with high‑profile transfers, aiming to translate early momentum into a national title.

Oregon’s 4‑3 win over USC on Friday night, fueled by back‑to‑back homers from Brayden Jaksa and Naulivou Lauaki Jr., not only evened the series but also locked the Ducks into a top‑four seed for the upcoming Big Ten Tournament. The final showdown will determine the three‑seed and four‑seed positions, with head coach Mark Wasikowski absent for his daughter’s graduation.

The Oregon Ducks need two wins over the USC Trojans to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive, but they’ll have to do it without their head coach.

Adam Snyder reflects on his journey from the NFL to coaching, and how his family navigates the college recruiting landscape.

Oregon prepares to host USC in a pivotal three‑game series, seeking to leverage its strong home record and recent upset over UCLA to improve its postseason outlook.

The Ducks released their 2026‑27 Big Ten basketball schedule, featuring road tests against Purdue, Illinois, Michigan and more, while aiming to improve on a 12‑20 record and secure a spot in the expanded NCAA Tournament.

USC sits at No. 14 in the post‑spring college football rankings, setting the stage for a challenging schedule and heightened expectations under Lincoln Riley.

A decisive series against USC could elevate the Oregon Ducks into the top 16 and secure a regional hosting slot, shaping their NCAA Tournament path.

Season tickets for the 2026 Boise State football season are now on sale, with the athletic department aiming to enroll 23,000 fans. The schedule features a high‑profile home opener against Memphis and a slate of games broadcast on CBS, USA Sports and The CW, while new premium seating and the 40th anniversary of the Blue Turf add extra excitement.