Oregon Ducks GROWTH for Dan Lanning Gets Major Test vs Texas Tech, Verone McKinley II Special Guest!
Oregon Ducks GROWTH for Dan Lanning Gets Major Test vs Texas Tech, Verone McKinley II Special Guest!  
Podcast: Locked On Ducks - Daily Podcast On Oregon Ducks
Published On: Wed Dec 24 2025
Description: Oregon is preparing to face Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl Quarterfinal, just 3 wins from their first national title. What has Dan Lanning done well to get this chance?On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Verone McKinley II, father of the former Oregon safety Verone McKinley III. They discuss the recent transfer departures of DBs Sione Laulea and Kingston Lopa--how does it reflect on the Ducks' culture if at all?As a graduate of Texas Tech, Verone sheds insight on the looming matchup with the Red Raiders. Which program's investment would suffer a greater disappointment with a loss?05:47 Maintaining Standards on the Field07:39 College Football's Transfer Reality14:04 Dante Moore's Key Decision19:24 Herbert's Growth and NFL Legacy20:35 Top Draft Prospect Analysis26:18 Family's College Football Favorites28:01 Coaching, Boosters, Oregon vs. Texas Tech30:50 Underdog's Rise to VictoryBECOME A LOCKED ON DUCKS INSIDERhttps://joinsubtext.com/c/lockedonducksSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.