How do Dan Lanning and Oregon take the NEXT STEP?

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(0:00-1:31) Introduction
(1:32-14:34) Deep Dive into the Oregon Ducks
(14:35-22:00) Oregon's Roster in Eugene
(22:01-32:30) Oregon's 2025 Schedule
(32:31-36:42) Should the CFP change its seeding format?
(36:43-46:17) Department of Education Rescinds Title IX Guidance
(46:18-53:51) How to Attain an Elite Receiver
(53:52-1:10:00) Ari's Potential Breakout Stars
(1:10:01-1:16:48) Ari Goes on Paul Finebaum today!

Tuesday’s conversation about what success looks like for LSU sparked a similar question about another program. Oregon has been on an upward trajectory since coach Dan Lanning arrived. The Ducks were the best team in the country in the regular season in 2024, but they got buzzsawed by Ohio State in the Rose Bowl.

So what does Oregon need to do to keep the momentum? Is it as simple as winning in the College Football Playoff? What is the next big step?

Later, Ari and Andy break down Ari’s list of potential 2025 breakout players. It includes Michigan QB Bryce Underwood, Texas RB C.J. Baxter and Ohio State QB Julian Sayin.

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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