Oregon Ducks tabbed as one of nation’s best in ESPN’s way-too-early Top-25 for 2024
The Oregon Ducks may be losing three of the best players in the nation: Bo Nix, Troy Franklin and Jackson Powers-Johnson are heading to the NFL.
Based on who is returning and who is joining the team via the transfer portal, however, the Ducks are still expected to be one of the best teams in the nation going into 2024.
With Dillon Gabriel at the helm, Jordan James in the backfield, Tez Johnson out wide and an experienced defense that returns several starters, the Ducks should head into the Big Ten as strong as we’ve seen in a long time.
An annual ritual each year in college football is the release of the “way-too-early” top 25 rankings that come out in the hours after the national championship is decided.
So where do the Ducks land in ESPN’s first rankings of the year? Take a look:
Georgia Bulldogs
Bryan Lynn-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Record: 13-1
Biggest Losses: Brock Bowers, Amarius Mims, Ladd McConkey
Biggest Additions: Trevor Etienne, London Humphreys, KJ Bolden, Ellis Robinson
Texas Longhorns
Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Record: 12-2
Biggest Losses: AD Mitchell, Xavier Worthy, Jonathan Brooks
Biggest Additions: Andrew Mukuba, Ryan Wingo, Kobe Black
Oregon Ducks
Craig Strobeck-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Record: 12-2
Biggest Losses: Bo Nix, Troy Franklin, Bucky Irving, Jackson Powers-Johnson
Biggest Additions: Dillon Gabriel, Dante Moore, Kobe Savage, Kam Alexander, Elijah Rushing
Alabama Crimson Tide
Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Record: 12-2
Biggest Losses: Dallas Turner, Kool-Aid McKinstry, Jermaine Burton
Biggest Additions: LT Overton, Domani Jackson, Julian Sayin, Ryan Williams
Ohio State Buckeyes
2023 Record: 11-2
Biggest Losses: Kyle McCord, Marvin Harrison Jr.
Biggest Additions: Will Howard, Jeremiah Smith, Bryce West
Michigan Wolverines
Michael Allio-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Record: 15-0
Biggest Losses: Blake Corum, Donovan Edwards, Zak Zinter
Biggest Additions: Jaydn Davis, Jaden Smith
Ole Miss Rebels
Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Record: 11-2
Biggest Losses: Quinshon Judkins, Cedric Johnson, Deantre Prince
Biggest Additions: Walter Nolen, Princely Umanmielen, Deion Smith
Missouri Tigers
Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Record: 11-2
Biggest Losses: Cody Schrader, Darius Robinson
Biggest Additions: Cayden Green, Williams Nwaneri, Toriano Pride Jr.
Arizona Wildcats
Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Record: 10-3
Biggest Losses: Jacob Cowing, Taylor Upshaw
Biggest Additions: Chubba Maae, Jordan Shaw
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Record: 10-3
Biggest Losses: Sam Hartman, Joe Alt, Audrik Estime
Biggest Additions: Riley Leonard, R.J. Oben, Cam Williams
Washington Huskies
James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Record: 14-1
Biggest Losses: Michael Penix Jr., Rome Odunze, Ja’Lynn Polk, Bralen Trice, Jabbar Muhammad
Biggest Additions: Will Rogers, Jeremiah Hunter
Penn State Nittany Lions
: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Record: 10-3
Biggest Losses: Kalen King, Johnny Dixon, Olu Fashanu
Biggest Additions: Julian Fleming, Quinton Martin, Ethan Grunkemeyer
Utah Utes
Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Record: 8-5
Biggest Losses: Miles Battle, Sione Vaki, Cole Bishop, Devaughn Vele
Biggest Additions: Anthony Woods, Carsen Ryan, Hunter Andrews
LSU Tigers
John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Record: 10-3
Biggest Losses: Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr.
Biggest Additions: Zavion Thomas, Jelani Watkins
Oklahoma Sooners
Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Record: 10-3
Biggest Losses: Dillon Gabriel, Drake Stoops, Cayden Green
Biggest Additions: David Stone, Taylor Tatum, Deion Burks
Florida State Seminoles
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Record: 13-1
Biggest Losses: Jordan Travis, Trey Benson, Keon Coleman, Johnny Wilson, Jared Verse
Biggest Additions: DJ Uiagalelei, Charles Lester III, Kameron Davis
Tennessee Volunteers
Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Record: 9-4
Biggest Losses: Joe Milton III, Jaylen Wright, Aaron Beasley
Biggest Additions: Chris Brazzell II, Jermod McCoy, Mike Matthews
Oklahoma State Cowboys
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Record: 10-4
Biggest Losses: Xavier Benson, Josiah Johnson, Anthony Goodlow
Biggest Additions: Rodney Fields, Isaia Class
Clemson Tigers
Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Record: 9-4
Biggest Losses: Will Shipley, Jeremiah Trotter, Andrew Mukuba
Biggest Additions: Sammy Brown, TJ Moore, Christian Bentancur
NC State Wolfpack
Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Record: 9-4
Biggest Losses: Jaylon Scott, Payton Wilson, Aydan White
Biggest Additions: Grayson McCall, Jordan Waters, Corey Coley Jr.
Kansas State Wildcats
Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Record: 9-4
Biggest Losses: Will Howard, Kobe Savage, Treshaun Ward
Biggest Additions: Easton Kilty, Jordan Riley-Scott, Dante Thomas
Louisville Cardinals
Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Record: 10-4
Biggest Losses: Jawhar Jordan, Jack Plummer, Cam’Ron Kelly
Biggest Additions: Tyler Shough, Ja’Corey Brooks, Peny Boone
Kansas Jayhawks
Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Record: 9-4
Biggest Losses: Kenny Logan, Craig Young, Austin Booker
Biggest Additions: Devin Dye, Austin Alexander, Dylan Wudke
SMU Mustangs
Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Record: 11-3
Biggest Losses: Jordan Miller, Nelson Paul, Charles Woods
Biggest Additions: Mike Lockhart, Ashton Cozart, Omari Abor
Iowa Hawkeyes
Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Record: 10-4
Biggest Losses: Cooper DeJean, Joe Evans, Nico Ragaini
Biggest Additions: Preston Riles, James Resar
