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Last week after UCLA and USC decided to leave the Pac-12 for the Big Ten beginning in 2024, many speculated that Oregon and Washington could follow them. However, the Ducks and the Huskies could leave the Pac-12 for another conference. According to CBS Sports, the Big 12 is involved in "deep discussions" to add multiple Pac-12 schools. At least four schools - Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah - are being considered. The Big 12 is also contemplating adding Oregon and Washington to form an 18-team conference, which would be the biggest in the FBS.

Behind all this is the upcoming television contracts. The Big 12's deals with ESPN and FOX expire in 2025, while the Pac-12 contract with both networks is set to end in 2024. On Tuesday, the Pac-12 released a statement saying it met and authorized the conference to begin negotiations for its next media rights agreement immediately. It isn't a huge surprise the Big 12 is discussing a super conference in the wake of the Big Ten adding UCLA and USC and the SEC grabbing Oklahoma and Texas around the 2025 season. Without UCLA and USC, the Pac-12 is a shell of its former self. So losing Arizona, Arizona State, Utah and Colorado would likely be the final nail in the conference's coffin. - Register Guard

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ILB *Noah Sewell, Oregon
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06/11/22 - Bo Nix, rSr/2024, Oregon, 6-2, 214 (DS#6 QB) + More +

Oregon and its quarterback Bo Nix will be part of two separate deals announced Thursday between Fanatics Collectables and Topps. Beginning in the fall, Fanatics Collectables and Topps will produce collegiate football and basketball cards through a partnership with 150 universities. The two companies will also partner with over 200 athletes including Nix through the name, image and likeness deal. The partnership with Fanatics Collectables, Topps and student-athletes will put money directly into some of the biggest stars in college sports.

Athletes who are part of this deal will not be limited from signing with other trading card companies. Some of the players who will be featured this fall include Alabama Heisman Trophy winner Byrne Young, Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett and USC quarterback Caleb Williams. Fanatics Collectibles began in 2021 after securing exclusive, long-term trading cards rights from several leading players associations and professional sports leagues. In January, Fanatics acquired Topps, the iconic trading cards brand that has serviced fans, collectors, and retailers for over 70 years. - Register Guard

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QB Bo Nix, Oregon
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06/03/22 - Mase Funa, rSr/2024, Oregon, 6-2, 254 (DS#44 DE) + More +

One of Oregon's less heralded defenders, Masa Funa returns at strong-side linebacker for the Ducks. He's not as flashy of an edge defender as a situational pass rusher, but Funa sets the edge well in the run game and Oregon's issues there were evident when he missed some time last season. Jake Shipley is capable of playing defensive end or at SLB, as can Treven Ma'ae, and Jaden Navarrette could see time on either edge of the defense.

Funa had 28 tackles with one for loss and a fumble recovery in 12 games last season. That was a down tick in his production from just seven games in 2020 and he still had more tackles than Brandon Dorlus or Bradyn Swinson. Against more run-heavy offenses, Oregon needs Funa on the field to set the edge. He does a lot of dirty work to allow other players to make plays. - The Oregonian

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DE Mase Funa, Oregon
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05/29/22 - Alex Forsyth, rSr/2023, Oregon, 6-4, 303 (DS#9 C) + More +

From the moment he announced he'd be returning for his senior season, Alex Forsyth has been Oregon's starting center. A back injury knocked him out for five games last season, but Forsyth is a sure-fire starter. He's the leader of the group on and off the field and one of the longest tenured players in the program. Ryan Walk has been the No. 2 center in all practicality for the past two years, but should he remain a starting guard then Jackson Powers-Johnson could be the backup on paper.

Forsyth set the tone for Oregon's offensive line when he announced he'd be back in 2022 all the way back at Pac-12 Media Day. "I always thought I was coming back," he said. "So I didn't think it was a question." With Forsyth and Walk the first to decide, then Steven Jones, the momentum built to get T.J. Bass on board and for Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu to reverse his decision to remain in the NFL Draft and come back as well. That illustrates the influence Forsyth has on the group and that there are finite other places or circumstances where he could play. He's been at center since 2020 and there's only extreme contingencies that could alter that. - The Oregonian

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C Alex Forsyth, Oregon
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05/29/22 - Ryan Walk, rSr/2023, Oregon, 6-2, 294 (DS#35 OG) + More +

Guard Ryan Walk is back as Oregon's returning starter, though he made one more start at center than right guard last season before suffering a knee injury. Walk was an all-Pac-12 selection during the 2020 season and played well in several games last season before suffering a knee injury against Washington. He played 577 snaps in 2021, sixth on the offensive line overall but injury had a lot to do with that. - The Oregonian

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OG Ryan Walk, Oregon
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05/29/22 - Steven Jones, rSr/2024, Oregon, 6-5, 342 (DS#34 OG) + More +

Steven Jones played over 700 snaps last season. He's capable of lining up at four of the five spots but right guard or left tackle seem to be the most likely. Jones split time at right guard last season and was back there during the spring game. Determining whether Jones or T.J. Bass play tackle or guard will have a ripple effect into the right guard spot, where there is also competitive depth. - The Oregonian

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OG Steven Jones, Oregon
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05/27/22 - Bo Nix, rSr/2024, Oregon, 6-2, 214 (DS#6 QB) + More +

The first home game of the Dan Lanning era with Auburn transfer quarterback Bo Nix will be at night and Oregon's final nonconference game of the regular season will be a national broadcast on Fox. Oregon's 2022 home opener against Eastern Washington on Sept. 10 will be at 5:30 p.m. PT on Pac-12 Network and its game against BYU on Sept. 17 will be at 12:30 p.m. on Fox, the league announced Thursday. Of course the big game on the schedule is against Georgia in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at 12:30 p.m. PT Sept. 3 on ABC. Oregon's game at Oregon State, originally scheduled for Nov. 25, will instead be on Nov. 26. The game time will be set later in the fall. - The Oregonian

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QB Bo Nix, Oregon
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05/27/22 - *Noah Sewell, rSo/2023, Oregon, 6-2, 246 (DS#4 ILB) + More +

The first home game of the Dan Lanning era will be at night and Oregon's final nonconference game of the regular season will be a national broadcast on Fox. Oregon's 2022 home opener against Eastern Washington on Sept. 10 will be at 5:30 p.m. PT on Pac-12 Network and its game against BYU on Sept. 17 will be at 12:30 p.m. on Fox, the league announced Thursday. UO went 2-0 in games on Pac-12 Network and 2-0 in games on Fox last season. It will be the second midday national broadcast in three weeks for the Ducks, who open the season against Georgia in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at 12:30 p.m. PT Sept. 3 on ABC. Oregon's game at Oregon State, originally scheduled for Nov. 25, will instead be on Nov. 26. The game time will be set later in the fall. - The Oregonian

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ILB *Noah Sewell, Oregon
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05/26/22 - Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, rSr/2023, Oregon, 6-6, 317 (DS#24 OT) + More +

One of several starters back on Oregon's offensive line, Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu is a virtual lock to remain the starter at right tackle. Aumavae-Laulu started 10 games on the right edge of the line last season, including the final nine, and six the year before. There will be a shake up behind him as Jaylan Jeffers transferring to UCLA opened a spot on the two-deep.

Faaope Laloulu, Michael Wooten, Dawson Jaramillo and potentially Steven Jones could all see time at right tackle as well The depth chart: Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu: 6-foot-6, 315 pounds, sixth-year redshirt-senior; Faaope Laloulu: 6-foot-6, 360 pounds, third-year sophomore; Michael Wooten: 6-foot-6, 290 pounds, freshman. Aumavae-Laulu has ample game experience, having played nearly 700 snaps last season, and was dominant in the run game at times. - The Oregonian

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OT Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, Oregon
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05/26/22 - *Christian Gonzalez, rSo/2023, Oregon, 6-1, 197 (DS#2 CB) + More +

During the offseason, Oregon cornerback Mykael Wright declared for the NFL Draft and Jaylin Davies (UCLA) and DJ James (Auburn) both transferred. Oregon found an experienced cornerback to help provide depth in Christian Gonzalez. In January, Gonzalez transferred from Colorado where he recorded 24 tackles and four pass breakups for the Buffaloes as a freshman. He followed that up in 2021 as Gonzalez finished with 54 tackles, six pass breakups, and five tackles for loss. Gonzalez could potentially be one of the impact players in Lanning's and Tosh Lupoi's defense. - Register Guard

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CB *Christian Gonzalez, Oregon
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05/26/22 - Chase Cota, rSr/2023, Oregon, 6-3, 201 (DS#92 WR) + More +

Wide receiver Chase Cota Is one of Oregon's top newcomers to watch in 2022. Quarterback Bo Nix was not the only transfer that raised eyebrows during April's spring game as Cota arguably had the best day of any Oregon receiver. He caught six passes for 100 yards, including some with defenders in the area. With all the youth at receiver, Cota should immediately make an impact after transferring from UCLA. Cota spent four seasons at UCLA as he caught 67 receptions for 883 yards and six touchdowns. Having a veteran with his experience will be a bonus to the Ducks' receiver room. - Register Guard

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WR Chase Cota, Oregon
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05/25/22 - Noah Whittington, rSr/2026, Oregon, 5-08, 203 (DS#8 RB) + More +

Noah Whittington's transfer from Western Kentucky did not receive much attention, but he could be one of the more underrated additions to the 2022 class. In the spring game with presumed starter Byron Cardwell out, Whittington rushed for 84 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries. His biggest run came in the second quarter as he scampered for 45-yards before scoring a two-yard touchdown. Whittington will provide depth at the running back position as he will likely rotate with Cardwell, Sean Dollars and Mar'Keise Irving, who transferred from Minnesota earlier this month. - Register Guard

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RB Noah Whittington, Oregon
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05/25/22 - *Christian Gonzalez, rSo/2023, Oregon, 6-1, 197 (DS#2 CB) + More +

CB *Christian Gonzalez, Oregon
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05/25/22 - Bo Nix, rSr/2024, Oregon, 6-2, 214 (DS#6 QB) + More +

The newcomer who could have the most significant input on the Ducks' 2022 season is Nix, who transferred from Auburn after three seasons. During last month's spring game, fans potentially saw what Oregon's offense could look like this fall. On the first play from scrimmage, Nix completed a 70-yard pass to wide receiver Seven McGee. He would also later throw another 70-yard completion to Dont'e Thornton.

In the spring game, Nix completed 8 of 15 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns. Last season, the Ducks' passing game was stagnant at times. If Nix can keep defenses honest by completing passes down the field consistently, that will open up so much offensively. Nix was inconsistent throughout his career at Auburn, but his best season was in 2019 when he threw for 2,542 yards, 16 touchdowns and six interceptions. Oregon's current offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham was Nix's quarterback coach at Auburn in 2019. - Register Guard

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QB Bo Nix, Oregon
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05/22/22 - Alex Bales, Sr/2024, Oregon, 5-11, 171 (DS#999 K) + More +

On Friday, the Oregon Ducks added a kicker to their roster. Former Cincinnati Bearcat kicker Alex Bales committed to Oregon as it adds an experienced kicker to compete with Camden Lewis and Washington State transfer Andrew Boyle. Bales averaged 62.5 yards on 84 kickoffs last season as he also registered 45 touchbacks, which tied for 22nd in the country. His 53.6% touchback percentage ranked 55th nationally as Bales was 2-for-5 on field goals and 12-for-13 on extra points last year. Bales will have three years of eligibility remaining at Oregon after transferring. He is the 10th transfer player the Ducks program as added this offseason. - Register Guard

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K Alex Bales, Oregon
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