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Multiple five-star recruits visit for Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
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Multiple five-star recruits visit for Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes

The No. 3 Oregon Ducks host the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday in a huge top-three matchup with Big Ten and College Football Playoff implications. College football fans and casuals alike will have their eyes on the 4:30 PM PT primetime game in Eugene.

With the stakes raised, Oregon head coach Dan Lanning rolled out the red carpet to lure several high-profile prospects to Autzen Stadium as the Ducks hosted the Buckeyes. On3’s Steve Wiltfong reports that 11 of Oregon’s 2025 recruiting commits will be on hand for the big game. That includes consensus five-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore and safety Trey McNutt. Offensive lineman Douglas Utu, running back Jordon Davison and linebacker Nasir Wyatt are also expected to attend.

Five-star safety Trey McNutt in an Oregon uniform on a throne.

Five-star safety Trey McNutt in an Oregon uniform on a throne. / @tr8mcnutt_ on Instagram

Wiltfong also reports that 2025 five-star defenseman Jahkeem Stewart will be present on an official visit, which is great news for the Ducks as they compete for his commitment along with USC and LSU. Stewart opted to go to Eugene instead of Los Angeles and Baton Rouge, despite the Trojans and Tigers also having top-ten opponents, which should bode well for the Ducks’ chances of landing the five-star.

“Coach Lanning is a genius on defense,” Stewart told Wiltfong. “I first met him when he was in Georgia. I like his system. The opportunities that Oregon has outside of football, the facilities. It’s very peaceful in Oregon, you just have to concentrate on the ball.

Jahkeem Stewart under the Friday night lights.

Jahkeem Stewart under the Friday night lights. / Jahkeem Stewart / Instagram

Na’eem Offord, a five-star cornerback from Ohio State, will also be on hand to take a look at both the Buckeyes and Ducks. Offord has already called the Ducks twice this year, making Saturday his third visit to Oregon. He had an unofficial visit in the spring, followed by his official visit in the summer.

The Ducks also host four-star Baylor linebacker Kaleb Burns for an official visit as they look to make one more run before Early National Signing Day. In the class of 2026, Oregon will receive a pair of four-star natives from California in linebacker Talonoa Ili and defensive lineman Tomuhini Topui.

If Oregon is able to handle the turmoil on the field, it could lead to big wins off the field as well. The Ducks have a lot of momentum heading into their biggest game of the season, but can they keep everything on track when their biggest recruiting weekend ever takes place, as Lanning and his coaching staff will find out Saturday.

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