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Oregon's 2026 Big Ten Football Schedule was released on Tuesday with the Ducks having legitimate national title hopes. Dan Lanning's path is pretty brutal.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin goes through the schedule and why it could be so challenging for Oregon. How will the transfer portal class help them navigate it?

Oregon has a strong core of returning players coming back in 2026, headlined by Dante Moore and 4 starters on the D-Line. They are however losing the unsung hero of the 2025 season.

03:50 Oregon's Big Ten Transition

11:49 Tough Scheduling in College Football

16:37 Big Ten's Rising Dominance

20:11 Michigan's Potential for Greatness

28:55 Field Position's Impact in Football

32:50 Oregon's Kicking Battle Unfolds

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