Oregon's defense in 2025 was the best to date under Dan Lanning, including a shutout against Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl. Can they improve in 2026?

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the career outlook of 2026 4-star LB Tristan Phillips. His jabs at Husky fans are not all there is to like about the Ventura, CA native.

Dan Lanning enters year 5 with arguably his most talented roster to date on paper--who is the best player he's coached so far? Plus, Spencer wraps today's show with a sprinkle of Oregon trivia.

00:00 Oregon's Pass Rush Challenge

04:42 Bryce Boettcher & Linebackers' Growth

12:34 Tristan Phillips Joins Oregon Ducks

15:25 "Phillips Over Jackson for Ducks"

17:05 Tristan Phillips: Athletic, Explosive, Fierce

23:35 Coaching Styles: Efficiency vs. Commitment

27:58 Oregon Football Eras & Standouts

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Oregon PG Jackson Shelstad is apparently seeking a medical redshirt to get two years of Basketball left with the Ducks instead of just one. That could be huge for Dana Altman.

On this episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses SF Dez Lindsay getting another year of eligibility via medical redshirt. His offseason examination will be a good tracker for Oregon's 2026-27 season.

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Big Ten dominates college football while the SEC eyes $40 million rosters—will money alone shift the balance of power? The Big 10 squad debates whether high-priced rosters can save the SEC from Big Ten superiority and reflect on Lane Kiffin’s coaching priorities. Key insights touch on Ohio State, Oregon, and Penn State’s spending, with comparisons to Indiana’s national championship run without breaking the bank. Conversation heats up as hosts question non-conference scheduling tactics, propose Power 4 matchups, and call out Notre Dame. The group tackles playoff expansion talk, the potential end of the NCAA, and Big Ten’s influence on the sport’s future. From conference scheduling philosophies to the controversy surrounding Indiana’s eligibility, the Locked On Big Ten Squad brings humor and sharp analysis to college athletics’ biggest questions.

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