Despite Oregon's disappointing 4-8 record on the gridiron last fall, the Ducks' run to the Final Four helped the school's men's programs finish No. 10 in the nation, collectively, in the 2016-17 academic calendar.
After a (sort of) down year, the SEC is loaded again in 2017. But the ACC and Big Ten are right there, and the Pac-12 and Big 12 aren't far off. So which league enters 2017 as the deepest in the country?
Darren Carrington led Oregon with 606 total receiving yards and an average of 50.5 receiving yards per game last season. His 43 catches ranked second on the Ducks to Charles Nelson's 52.
Oregon has indefinitely suspended wide receiver Darren Carrington following an arrest early Saturday morning.
California safety Aashari Crosswell, ranked No. 95 overall, said USC, Washington, Michigan and UCLA are teams that might get an official visit during the season. USC, Washington, Michigan, Oregon, UCLA and Colorado have been in contact the most.
ESPN 300 cornerback Isaac Taylor-Stuart said he'll be visiting Ohio State, Oregon, Michigan, Georgia, Clemson and Oregon in the near future.
ESPN 300 athlete Bryan Addison said he knows Nebraska, Washington and Michigan will get official visits. Says UCLA and Michigan will definitely make his next narrowed list.
Countdown to Kickoff – 63 Days: USC holds the record for most consecutive games scoring at least 20 points, 63 from 2002 to 2006. Oregon has the longest active streak in the FBS at 42 games.
Willie Taggart's first full recruiting class at Oregon gets stronger with the commitment of ESPN 300 athlete Tre'Shaun Harrison, a unique talent.
Colt Lyerla nearly died from a drug overdose after escaping from custody last month while serving a six-month jail sentence for forgery.
67 days to CFB Season: Oregon's defense allowed 67 offensive touchdowns last season, the most in the FBS. #CountdownToKickoff
Countdown to Kickoff - 69 Days: From 2006 to 2011, Texas Tech registered a streak of 69 straight games scoring on a passing touchdown. That was an FBS record until Oregon threw a TD in 83 straight games from 2010 to 2016, a streak that came to an end against Nebraska last September.
Willie Taggart and Oregon have eight ESPN 300 recruits already after a disappointing 2016 season. The Ducks are one of programs on the rise this year.
Less than two years ago, Adams was tearing up Pac-12 defenses for the Ducks. Now, he's set to ride the pine for the Montreal Alouettes.
Redshirt freshman QB Travis Jonsen has reportedly decided to transfer from Oregon, leaving the Ducks with sophomore Justin Herbert as the only veteran signal-caller on the roster. Redshirt freshman Terry Wilson Jr. also transferred following spring drills.
New Oregon coach Willie Taggert lands an important commitment from versatile receiver Warren Thompson, who fits Taggert's style of offense.
Texas has been one of the hottest recruiters this spring and summer. That's thanks to Todd Orlando, among others on the staff. He is just one of several new assistants already making a mark with their new teams.
FAU coach Lane Kiffin said he was happy to have big-name coaches like Michigan's Jim Harbaugh and Willie Taggart of Oregon attend his football camp. Harbaugh caused a fuss last summer when his staff went on a barnstorming camp tour across the country.
Oregon coach Willie Taggart discusses why he came to the FAU camp in South Florida.
It's a rainy day in South Florida so Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh has his poncho on during the FAU satelitte camp Monday. Harbaugh joins FAU coach Lane Kiffin, Oregon coach Willie Taggart and coaches from Illinois, Tennessee, Vanderbilt and others at the camp in Boca Raton, Fla.
Oregon closed out its first spring under Willie Taggart with a bang on the recruiting trail, but the Ducks still drop a few spots in this latest update.
Former Oregon coach Chip Kelly is joining ESPN as a studio analyst next season.
Willie Taggart inherits challenges at Oregon, but he has enough talent for Ducks fans to reasonably expect improvement over last season.
Former Oregon RB Thomas Tyner, who hasn't played since 2014 and medically retired in 2016, is hoping to play for Oregon State this season.
Oregon's Royce Freeman ranks high among 2018 NFL running back prospects. He's joined by two other Ducks in our early position rankings.
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Jaramillo | OT | Committed | 85 |
| Steve Stephens | S | Committed | 84 |
| Adrian Jackson | OLB | Committed | 83 |
| Jevon Holland | ATH | Committed | 83 |
| Tre'Shaun Harrison | ATH | Committed | 83 |
| North | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 8-1 | 12-2 |
| Washington State | 7-2 | 8-5 |
| Stanford | 6-3 | 10-3 |
| Oregon State | 3-6 | 4-8 |
| California | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Oregon | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| South | CONF | OVR |
| Colorado | 8-1 | 10-4 |
| USC | 7-2 | 10-3 |
| Utah | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Arizona State | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| UCLA | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Arizona | 1-8 | 3-9 |
