EUGENE — Oregon opens its fourth spring practice under Dan Lanning on Thursday. The Ducks have to replace starters at quarterback, running back, two receivers, tight end, four offensive linemen, three defensive linemen, middle linebacker and the entire secondary.

Analysis: The Oregon Ducks' sole linebacker addition is Gavin Nix, a 4-star 2025 recruit from IMG Academy, who at 6 feet, 225 pounds, could make an impact for the Ducks' defense as early as next year. He won't be starting, but Nix is good enough already to see some game time, affording us a preview of what lies down the road for Oregon's defense.

The first stretch of the college football offseason is now behind us as the Oregon Ducks lace them up and get back out on the practice field this Thursday, kicking off the 2025 spring season. Following a historic season in 2024,

Oregon opens spring practice this morning. Here is a look at how Oregon looks on paper entering the first of 15 practices over the next six weeks. There will be further player movement as the Ducks are currently projected to have 82 scholarship players in the fall,