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Softball Splits the Season’s Second Day Games

Oregon had a very similar performance on Saturday as they did on Sunday, though it could be argued their competition was a bit tougher on the second day of competition. It was close at first the Ducks blew out Liberty late before dropping a hard fought game against Tennessee. Oregon 10, Liberty 2 Taylour Spencer […]

Oregon Sunday Women’s Sports Game Thread

Softball After splitting matches on Friday and Saturday, softball looks for a win VERY early this morning against Southeastern Louisiana. When: 7:00 am PT Where: Clearwater, FL Watch: MLB Network Women’s Basketball WBB plays a tough match at home against #9 Ohio State. This isn’t a must-win game, but we do want to see competitive […]

Oregon Sports Saturday Game Thread

It’s February which means Softball season has begun and the Oregon sports calendar is going to be jam packed for the next 2 months! Come here to Addicted to Quack to talk all about it. Here is the full schedule for Saturday Men’s Basketball vs Purdue This nightmare season for the Men’s Basketball team continues […]

Oregon Softball A Mixed Bag On Opening Day

Oregon softball started the 2026 season in stellar fashion against the Missouri Tigers, but came crashing back to earth in a game-two stumble against the Clemson Tigers. Here is how yesterday’s action went down: Missouri The Ducks had to wait 40 minutes to begin their first game of 2026 because Missouri’s game against Penn State […]

Softball Game Thread: Missouri and Clemson

Game 1: Oregon Ducks vs Missouri Tigers Where: Clearwater, Florida When: 10AM PST Watch: GameChanger Listen: KWVA Eugene Game 2: Oregon Ducks vs Clemson Tigers Where: Clearwater, Florida When: 1PM PST Watch: GameChanger Listen: KWVA Eugene Check out Thomas’ opponent preview to get the scoop on the opening weekend’s opponents, and Badwater’s season preview with […]

Quack Fix 2026-2-6

2027 4-star LB Jalaythan Mayfield lists Ducks within final 5 schools NFCA Leadoff Classic is Underway Highlight of the Day: Oregon vs Oklahoma State in 60

Softball: NFCA Leadoff opponent preview

Softball season is finally here and the Ducks are getting their season started this weekend when they attend the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Leadoff classic in Clearwater Florida. The Ducks have 5 scheduled games this weekend including 2 today, 2 more Saturday, and 1 final game early Sunday morning. Non-conference play is crucial for an […]

WBB Recap: Oregon vs Illinois

Your Oregon Ducks played host to the Illinois Fighting Illini on Wednesday evening, with their eyes set on extending their win streak to four games. And right out of the gate it looked like these ladies were on a mission, racing out to a quick 7-0 lead in less than two minutes of game time. […]

Quack Fix 2026-2-5

2026 Recruiting Class Officially finishes at 2nd after National Signing Day Oregon lands commitment from Howard DL Derrick Brown Jr. Dan Lanning, Drew Mehringer, Chris Hampton and Marshall Malchow break down the 2026 recruiting class Ducks win roller coaster game against Illinois Highlight of the Day: Oregon vs Illinois Highlights

WBB Game Thread: Oregon vs Illinois

Your Oregon Ducks play host to the Illinois Fighting Illini tonight, looking to extend their winning streak! When: Wednesday, February 4th @ 6:00 PM PST Where: Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR Watch: BigTen+ ‘Sco Ducks!

Big Ten Football: 2025 Postseason Review of Negative Play Rates

Using the charting data from every Big Ten football game in the 2025-26 season, excluding garbage time and games against FCS opponents, we can make granular comparisons of how each team performed. The strongest correlation with scoring strength that survives regardless of opponent quality — that is, what teams bring with them into the postseason […]

Quack Fix 2026-2-4

Kelly Graves Mid-week availability Maddox Malony named to Baseball America player of the year pre-season watchlist Brayden Jaksa named to Baseball America Freshmen of the year pre-season watchlist Ducks are ranked in preseason baseball coaches poll Highlight of the Day: Oregon vs UCLA Baseball 2025

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Oregon Softball 2026 Preview

By any measure, Oregon softball was a resounding success in 2025. It was unexpected that a team and roster expected to be in rebuild mode would find their way to the WCWS come May and June.  Having lost a core group of veterans in 2024, it was time for new faces to step forward and […]

Quack Fix 2-3-2026

Where Oregon Ducks 2026 commits rank in final Top247 ratings updates Ehis Etute named B1G player of the week Boettcher gets in scuffle after hard hit at Senior Bowl Highlight of the Day: 2025 Ryan Cooney Highlights

MBB: Checked Out Entirely?

After one of the most lopsided losses in Oregon history to Nebraska, the Ducks at least put in the effort against Michigan and Michigan State, two teams with National title aspirations. They were simply overmatched, but a trifecta of games against unranked teams, two of which were at home, seemed to give the opportunity to […]

This Week on ATQ

Monday, February 2 MBB: Iowa recap – AHT&F: Razorback Invitational recap – KF Tuesday, February 3 Softball: Oregon season preview – BWMTEN & WTEN: Santa Clara & Lubbock swing recaps – KF Wednesday, February 4 Football: Big Ten negative play rate analysis – hythWBB v Illinois 6pm PT B1G+ – CD Thursday, February 5 WBB: […]

Oregon Upsets Maryland, 68-61

The Oregon ladies finished their road trip back east with an upset of the #16 Maryland Terrapins, 68-61. This was a physical, hard-fought game, especially in the closing period. The Ducks rose to the task and rode an outstanding performance from Ehis Etute, who posted a career high in points and her fifth double-double of […]

Oregon WBB Game Thread vs. Maryland

Oregon women’s basketball (16-7, 4-6 Big-10) closes out their road trip to the east today with a match against #16 Maryland (17-5, 5-5 Big-10). The Terps have come off three losses in a row, all to ranked teams. Maryland has distinct height advantages, especially in the 4 and 5 slot. The Ducks have to guard […]

Big Ten Football: 2025 Postseason Statistical Review, Part 2

This is the second of two articles compiling the fundamental metrics from charting of every Big Ten football team in the 2025-26 season. I split the conference in half to make reading easier; this week will cover the nine teams that Oregon is slated to face in the 2026 Fall season, while last week’s entry […]

Football: Defensive Performance Review

Compared to last year’s squad the 2025 team held steady in rush efficiency defense, lost ground in defending explosive passes, but gained ground in other categories. Based on the film review, I think some of the improvement in explosive rush defense and adjusted yards per play were a product of the schedule. Oregon faced more stereotypically […]