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Ducks Dish Podcast

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A podcast covering all things Oregon Ducks athletics, with a focus on football and recruiting. Hosted by Max Torres. Follow Max on Twitter @mtorressports.
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651. QUAAACK: Koloi Keli Flips From Cal to Oregon

Oregon landed a big commitment from 2026 Honolulu (HI) Farrington interior offensive lineman Koloi Keli on Monday. He became the first offensive line pledge for the Ducks this cycle and the first since 5-star Mater Dei offensive tackle Kodi Greene, who's since flipped his commitment to Washington. Keli is just one of multiple top targets that Oregon continues to recruit along the offensive line for the class of 2026 as A'lique Terry looks to add more talented players to his room. ScoopDuckOn3's ...

Jul 01, 202513 minEp. 651

650. Oregon Football's Biggest Questions With Erik Skopil

The start of Oregon's 2025 football season is just about two months away and there's still plenty we're still hoping to learn about what this year's version of the Ducks will look like. ScoopDuck's Max Torres is joined by Erik Skopil of 247Sports' Duck Territory for a great chat on Oregon Football, where they dive into some of the biggest questions surrounding this year's team. They also go back and forth on how NIL is affecting roster management and high school and transfer portal recruiting. R...

Jun 27, 202541 minEp. 650

649. QUAAACK: 4-Star QB Bryson Beaver Commits to Oregon

Will Stein and the Oregon Ducks have found their 2026 quarterback. On Wednesday, 4-star quarterback Bryson Beaver out of Southern California committed to Oregon over the likes of Ole Miss, LSU, Auburn and others. His commitment gives the Ducks a pledge from arguably the hottest quarterback prospect in the country for the 2026 class following a strong showing at the Elite 11 Finals in Los Angeles. Oregon checked an important box, but there's still plenty of work left for the Ducks in the 2026 cyc...

Jun 26, 202531 minEp. 649

648. QB Coach Anthony Catalano Joins to Talk Oregon Commit Bryson Beaver

Oregon landed a commitment from 2026 Vista Murrieta (Calif.) quarterback Bryson Beaver on Wednesday in another recruiting win for the Ducks. Beaver was arguably the hottest quarterback prospect in the country after reeling in major SEC offers and drawing praise as a top performer at the Elite 11 Finals in Southern California last week. ScoopDuck's Max Torres sits down with Centennial High School offensive coordinator and QB Club coach Anthony Catalano joins the show to break down who and what th...

Jun 26, 202519 minEp. 648

647. Max Torres Joins FoxSports Eugene: 5-Star Recruiting Prediction | Oregon's 2026 Pursuits

On the latest episode of the Ducks Dish Podcast, ScoopDuckOn3's Max Torres joins Justin Grossweiner of FoxSports Eugene to talk the latest in Oregon Football recruiting following Ryder Lyon's commitment to BYU and the end of official visit season in June. Where does Oregon go at quarterback now in the 2026 class? PLUS, Max dives into two of his latest On3 recruiting prediction machine picks in favor of Oregon for two top targets this cycle. There's plenty to talk about with the Ducks as June's o...

Jun 25, 202518 minEp. 647

646. What's Next for Oregon QB Recruiting | Latest Buzz From Final Official Visit Weekend

Another big domino fell at quarterback for Oregon in the 2026 recruiting class with Ryder Lyons committing to BYU on Tuesday. Now Will Stein and the Ducks have two players they're recruiting heavily in the class. ScoopDuckOn3's Max Torres and Justin Hopkins dive into the latest in Oregon recruiting and a closer look at offensive linemen that took official visits to Oregon this weekend. Remember to like, comment, rate, review, subscribe and share the Ducks Dish Podcast wherever you find it! Conne...

Jun 24, 202536 minEp. 646

QUAAACK: 5-Star Safety Jett Washington Commits to Oregon Foootball

Oregon's 2026 recruiting class gained a new commitment on Friday and it was a big one. On3 Industry 5-Star Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman safety Jett Washington announced his pledge to Dan Lanning and the Ducks. He chose the green and yellow over Alabama and USC as Chris Hampton adds another elite defensive back to Oregon's secondary. ScoopDuckOn3's Max Torres breaks down the pickup, talks about what's next at safety and looks ahead to Oregon's big official visit weekend in Eugene. Remember to l...

Jun 20, 202526 minEp. 645

644. Oregon Recruiting Hour: 5-Stars Closing in on Commitments

Oregon has a handful of 5-star targets in the 2026 class that appear to be closing in on commitments. 5-star cornerback Brandon Arrington Jr. will announce his college decision on Thursday, 4-star safety Joey O'Brien will come off the board on Friday, and 5-star safety Jett Washington is down to three schools. ScoopDuckOn3's Max Torres and Justin Hopkins dive into the latest in those recruitments and offer up their thoughts on the developments at quarterback for Will Stein and the Ducks in the 2...

Jun 18, 202531 minEp. 644

643. QUAAACK: Top-50 WR Messiah Hampton Commits to Oregon

We all know it's been rough for Oregon on the recruiting trail, but that changed in a major way on Friday. 2026 4-Star Rochester (NY) James Monroe wide receiver Messiah Hampton announced his commitment to Oregon, picking the Ducks over fellow finalists like Miami, Syracuse, Penn State and Georgia. He's the first commitment for new wide receiver Ross Douglas since he was hired by Dan Lanning and Hampton is the first wide receiver to commit to Oregon in the 2026 class. ScoopDuckOn3's Max Torres an...

Jun 13, 202521 minEp. 643

642. The Latest on Oregon's 5-Star Recruiting Efforts in the 2026 Class

Max Torres of ScoopDuckOn3 joins Kyle Clements on Tee It Up Southern Oregon of Ace Sports Radio to discuss the latest developments in Oregon's 2026 recruiting efforts. Max and Kyle discuss a slew of Oregon's top targets in the 2026 recruiting class including 5-star safety Jett Washington, 5-star cornerback Brandon Arrington Jr., 5-star EDGE Richard Wesley and so much more! Remember to like, comment, rate, review, subscribe and share the Ducks Dish Podcast wherever you find it! Connect with our O...

Jun 12, 202523 minEp. 642

641. Analyzing Oregon's First BIG Official Visit Weekend

It's been pretty quiet on the recruiting trail for Oregon lately and Dan Lanning hopes that the Ducks took a big step with official visits getting started this past weekend. ScoopDuck's Max Torres analyzes Oregon Football's first big recruiting weekend and provides updates on recruits like 5-star EDGE Richard Wesley, 5-Star LB Tyler Atkinson, 5-Star safety Jett Washington and much more! Remember to like, comment, rate, review, subscribe and share the Ducks Dish Podcast wherever you find it! Conn...

Jun 11, 202530 minEp. 641

640. Previewing Oregon's Massive Official Visit Weekend | WR Evan Stewart Suffers Injury

It's shaping up to be a massive weekend of official visitors for Dan Lanning and Oregon. The Ducks will host FOUR 5-star recruits in Eugene this weekend as the coaching staff works on adding to the nation's No. 9 recruiting class for the 2026 cycle. 5-stars Jett Washington, Brandon Arrington Jr., Tyler Atkinson and Richard Wesley will all be at Oregon. ScoopDuck's Max Torres and Justin Hopkins preview a big recruiting weekend and discuss the news of Oregon wide receiver Evan Stewart suffering a ...

Jun 06, 202535 minEp. 640

639. Alabama DL Cam Pritchett Commits to Oregon | Latest OL Recruiting Developments

Oregon Football got back in the win column with another 2027 commitment this week. ScoopDuck's Max Torres breaks down Oregon Football's latest commitment: 2027 DL Cam Pritchett out of Alabama. Pritchett took his first visit to Oregon after being offered by the Ducks in April and saw enough to make the call. Max also discusses the latest developments with Oregon's top offensive line targets in the 2026 recruiting class with another top target committing elsewhere. And lastly, we wrap up with a lo...

Jun 04, 202526 minEp. 639

638. QUAAACK: 4-Star EDGE Prince Tavizon Commits to Oregon

Oregon's had a pretty turbulent last few months on the recruiting trail but the Ducks got some great news on Sunday when 2027 4-star San Diego (Calif.) Lincoln EDGE Prince Tavizon announced his commitment to Oregon. He was on campus for his third visit of the year with the Ducks this weekend and his commitment gives Dan Lanning and company a great start to the 2027 class. Tavizon absolutely exploded as a national recruit earlier this year and the Ducks made him a major priority to get in their c...

Jun 02, 202524 minEp. 638

637. Analyzing Oregon Football's Latest Offers in the 2026 Recruiting Class

Oregon's 2026 recruiting class ranks No. 5 nationally according to the On3 Industry team recruiting rankings with just eight verbal commitments. Since landing a pledge from 5-star EDGE Richard Wesley earlier this month, the Ducks have been sending out some new offers to recruits across the country in the 2026 class. ScoopDuck's Max Torres and Justin Hopkins discuss some of the latest offers including 2026 DL Tico Crittendon Jr. and 2026 OL Dominic Harris as the Ducks enter a pivotal stretch in t...

May 21, 202524 minEp. 637

636. Oregon Recruiting Hour: More 2026 Dominoes Falling

Oregon has missed on some recruits in the 2026 class. It's bound to happen. After missing on Jared Curtis and Jackson Cantwell, the Ducks have turned their attention to a pair of other 5-star recruits in the 2026 class. On today's episode of the Ducks Dish Podcast, ScoopDuck's Max Torres and Justin Hopkins dive into the latest in Oregon recruiting with more dominoes falling in the 2026 recruiting class. Dan Lanning and the Ducks are honing in on more top targets and should sign another great cla...

May 15, 202529 minEp. 636

635. The Dry Spell is Over! 5-Star EDGE Richard Wesley Commits to Oregon

Oregon hadn't landed a commitment since February. That was until this weekend when 2026 5-Star EDGE Richard Wesley announced his commitment to Dan Lanning and the Ducks during a weekend trip to Eugene. With Wesley in the fold, Oregon's 2026 recruiting class rises from No. 8 to No. 5 in the On3 Industry Team rankings. ScoopDuck's Max Torres and Justin Hopkins break this commitment down from all angles and discuss what it means for Oregon Football. Remember to like, comment, rate, review, subscrib...

May 12, 202522 minEp. 635

634. Is 2025 a 'Prove it" Year for Dan Lanning at Oregon?

Dan Lanning led Oregon to a 13-1 record and a college football playoff appearance in 2024. This year he's tasked with fielding another strong team, but the main difference is that he'll be turning to a lot of younger players that haven't had big roles at Oregon. Those younger players were recruited to Oregon by Lanning and his staff. Now, their ability to coach and develop top talent will be put to the test in a way we haven't seen since Lanning took over in Eugene. ScoopDuckOn3's Max Torres is ...

May 07, 202526 minEp. 634

633. Oregon Recruiting Hour: When Will The Ducks' Skid End?

It's been a rough going for Oregon on the recruiting trail. 5-star QB Jared Curtis committed to Georgia, 4-star WR Kayden Dixon-Wyatt chose Ohio State and 4-star EDGE Derek Colman-Brusa committed to Washington. Three priority targets for Oregon are all going to different schools. The Ducks are sitting with seven verbal commitments and have the No. 8 class for 2026 in May. 5-Star QB Ryder Lyons has always been a big name for Will Stein and he now takes center stage with Curtis heading to Athens. ...

May 06, 202542 minEp. 633

632. Zac Neel of DucksWire Joins to Talk Oregon Football Spring Takeaways

Oregon spring practice has come to a close following the spring game in Eugene this past weekend. We're still trying to learn what we can glean from the intrasquad scrimmage between the Fighting Ducks and the Combat Ducks. ScoopDuck's Max Torres is joined by Zac Neel of USA Today's DucksWire to discuss more takeaways from Oregon's spring game and Oregon Football at large as we turn the page to fall camp and media days this summer. Max and Zac discuss the outlook at quarterback, the secondary, of...

May 01, 202542 minEp. 632

631. Spring Evaluation Period Begins for Oregon Recruiting

On the latest episode of the Ducks Dish Podcast, ScoopDuck's Max Torres and Justin Hopkins dive into the latest with 5-star Oregon targets Jackson Cantwell, Jared Curtis, Brandon Arrington Jr. and much more. Plus, they also take a broader look at where we are in the recruiting calendar and where the Ducks sit in regard to attaining their end goal with the 2026 recruiting class. It's a loaded recruiting episode of the Ducks Dish Podcast! Remember to like, comment, rate, review, subscribe and shar...

Apr 30, 202526 minEp. 631

630. Oregon Football Spring Game Reaction

On the latest episode of the Ducks Dish Podcast ScoopDuck's Max Torres and Justin Hopkins react to Oregon Football's 2025 spring game. They give their thoughts on standout performances and what could be in store for the upcoming season. Remember to like, comment, rate, review, subscribe and share the Ducks Dish Podcast wherever you find it! Connect with our Oregon Ducks coverage on other platforms! Watch this episode on YouTube Subscribe to the ScoopDuck YouTube channel Subscribe to ScoopDuck.co...

Apr 27, 202527 minEp. 630

629. Two Ducks Selected in First Round | Spring Game Preview

On the latest episode of the Ducks Dish Podcast, ScoopDuck's Max Torres and Justin Hopkins react to the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. They also break down 5-star offensive tackle Kodi Greene flipping from Oregon to Washington, recruits expected in town this weekend and the players they're excited to see in Oregon's spring game. Remember to like, comment, rate, review, subscribe and share the Ducks Dish Podcast wherever you find it! Connect with our Oregon Ducks coverage on other platforms! ...

Apr 25, 202535 minEp. 629

628. The Latest Intel From Another Big Visit Weekend | Oregon Spring Game is This Week!

On the latest episode of the Ducks Dish Podcast, ScoopDuck's Max Torres and Justin Hopkins dive into the latest intel from another big recruiting weekend. Visitors discussed include Davon Benjamin, Jireh Edwards and Jett Washington. The No. 1 recruit in 2026 in Jackson Cantwell is coming back to Oregon for one more trip before announcing his commitment and there's plenty of new faces we're excited to see in the spring game. Remember to like, comment, rate, review, subscribe and share the Ducks D...

Apr 22, 202532 minEp. 628

627. Oregon Hosting Another Big Recruiting Weekend as Spring Game Nears

Oregon's spring game is getting closer each day as Dan Lanning and the Ducks prepare to take the field at Autzen Stadium on April 26. ScoopDuck's Max Torres joins FoxSports Eugene to discuss the latest in Oregon football recruiting and spring practice as more big-time prospects flock to Eugene to see what Lanning and the Ducks have in store. Remember to like, comment, rate, review, subscribe and share the Ducks Dish Podcast wherever you find it! Connect with our Oregon Ducks coverage on other pl...

Apr 17, 202519 minEp. 627

626. 5-Star OT Jackson Cantwell Nearing a Decision? | The Latest in Oregon Spring Football

On the latest episode of the Ducks Dish Podcast, ScoopDuck's Max Torres and Justin Hopkins dive into the latest in Oregon recruiting as 5-star OT Jackson Cantwell could be nearing a decision. They also discuss the latest updates from Oregon's seventh spring practice on Thursday. Remember to like, comment, rate, review, subscribe and share the Ducks Dish Podcast wherever you find it! Connect with our Oregon Ducks coverage on other platforms! Watch this episode on YouTube Subscribe to the ScoopDuc...

Apr 10, 202532 minEp. 626

625. Oregon Football and Recruiting Mailbag

ScoopDuck's Max Torres and Justin Hopkins answer mailbag questions from ScoopDuck subscribers and livestream viewers on Oregon Football and recruiting. Topics include offensive line recruiting, the defensive back depth chart in 2025 and so much more! Remember to like, comment, rate, review, subscribe and share the Ducks Dish Podcast wherever you find it! Connect with our Oregon Ducks coverage on other platforms! Watch this episode on YouTube Subscribe to the ScoopDuck YouTube channel Subscribe t...

Apr 09, 202532 minEp. 625

624. The Latest Buzz Coming out of Another Big Oregon Recruiting Weeekend

On the latest episode of the Ducks Dish Podcast, ScoopDuck's Max Torres discusses the latest recruiting buzz around the Oregon Football program coming out of another big recruiting weekend in Eugene. Recruits discussed include 5-star EDGE Anthony 'Tank' Jones, 4-star Oregon OL commit Kodi Greene, 4-star WR Kayden Dixon-Wyatt and more! Remember to like, comment, rate, review, subscribe and share the Ducks Dish Podcast wherever you find it! Connect with our Oregon Ducks coverage on other platforms...

Apr 07, 202523 minEp. 624

623. Oregon Football Resumes Spring Practice This Week | Spencer McLaughlin Joins

On the latest episode of the Ducks Dish Podcast, ScoopDuck's Max Torres is joined by Spencer McLaughlin of the LockedOn Ducks Podcast to dive into some of the top storylines and position battles to watch as Oregon Football resumes spring practice in Eugene this week. A couple of the groups Max and Spencer highlight include the secondary, offensive line and wide receiver. Remember to like, comment, rate, review, subscribe and share the Ducks Dish Podcast wherever you find it! Connect with our Ore...

Apr 01, 202533 minEp. 623

622. Oregon Recruiting Hour: March 26, 2025

On the latest episode of the Ducks Dish Podcast, ScoopDuck's Max Torres and Justin Hopkins dive into all the latest in Oregon recruiting. They discuss Tomuhini Topui decommitting from Oregon, Jared Curtis setting a commitment date and so much more! Remember to like, comment, rate, review, subscribe and share the Ducks Dish Podcast wherever you find it! Connect with our Oregon Ducks coverage on other platforms! Watch this episode on YouTube Subscribe to the ScoopDuck YouTube channel Subscribe to ...

Mar 26, 202529 minEp. 622
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