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Oregon snags Northwestern cornerback Theran Johnson
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Northwestern junior cornerback Theran Johnson will be transferring to Oregon.
The 5-foot-11, 182-pounder from Indianapolis (Ind.) North Central High had 53 tackles (40 solo), two interceptions, one of which is returned for a touchdown, and 10 passes defended this season. He has 103 tackles, 18 passes defended and three interceptions on 37 games at Northwestern.
Johnson had a season-high seven tackles in a 26-20 overtime win at Purdue on Nov. 2, and he returned an interception 85 yards for a touchdown in the 40-14 loss at Iowa the next week.
The former Rivals.com three-star prospect was the No. 12 overall player in Indiana and the No. 65 cornerback nationally in the class of 2021. He picked Northwestern over the likes of Cincinnati and Notre Dame, along with Ivy League programs Dartmouth and Yale.
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Argyle wines of Oregon to be featured in tasting
AKRON, Ohio – 750ml Wines is holding a tasting of Argyle wines of Oregon.
The tasting is 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25.
Michael Metzger, key account manager at Distinguished Vineyards & Wine Partners, will present the tasting of eight wines.
Argyle Winery, founded in 1987, is based in Dundee, Oregon, and is known for its drinkable Pinot Noir.
Wines to be served
• Blanc de Blanc
• Vintage Brut Oregon
• Extended Tirage Brut (“tirage” in French means “draw off” and refers to the process that happens after the wine undergoes its initial fermentation)
• Brut Rosé
• Chardonnay
• Pinot Noir Bloomhouse
• Pinot Noir Estate Reserve
• Pinot Noir Nuthouse
Cost is $49 ($39, Club 750 members). RSVP via OpenTable.
750ml Wine Boutique & Wine Bar is at 2287 W. Market St., Akron.
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Couple married during Bad Bunny’s halftime show got engaged on the Oregon coast
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The wedding that took center stage during Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show was not staged, the marriage scene was real. And the couple who tied the knot on national television – Thomas and Eleisa – initially got engaged on the Oregon coast!
A representative for Bad Bunny told ABC News that the couple had invited the superstar singer to their wedding, and he instead invited them to be married during his halftime performance.
But months before their unforgettable mid-game marriage and dancing with Bad Bunny during his hit “Baile Inolvidable,” the California couple got engaged in Oregon.
Portland wedding photographer Nate Meeds said Tommy emailed him in 2024 about taking a trip to the Pacific Northwest, where he planned on proposing to Elly.
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Meeds, who has been a full-time wedding photographer for seven years, said they went to Ecola State Park for the photography session.
“I hid in the bushes and photographed as he popped the question. And then we went for a walk on the beach and took some pictures together,” Nate remembered. “It was just the windiest day at the Oregon coast, as we know it can be. And there was just hair going everywhere, you know, October at the coast. And it was cold, but they were the sweetest couple.”
Elly and Tommy get engaged on the Oregon coast over a year before being married during Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show – Image courtesy Nate Meeds
Nate said he was hosting a Super Bowl party at his house when he recognized Tommy and Elly on stage.
“All of a sudden a couple pops up and is getting married, and I go, ‘oh, I know those guys!’” Nate said. “I photographed their proposal like a year-and-a-half ago. And so, it was just kind of a shocking moment.”
I’m not sure I’ve ever been more surprised in my life than to see a couple that I photographed before, getting married on the biggest stage.
Nate said he reached back out to Tommy to congratulate him, and the newlywed replied with some kind words.
“Super kind, super fun. Obviously extremely excited to be getting engaged,” Nate said of his time with the couple.
A couple dressed as a bride and groom participate in the Bad Bunny performance during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
The couple tied the knot about five minutes into the performance at Levi’s Stadium, complete with an officiant declaring the couple married, and the newlyweds sharing a kiss as dancers and musicians surrounded them.
After the couple stepped aside, Lady Gaga and Los Sobrinos, a Puerto Rican salsa band featured on Bad Bunny’s latest album and residency, performed part of “Die With a Smile.”
Bad Bunny served as a witness, signed the marriage certificate, and even included a real wedding cake, ABC reports, with the moment designed as part of the show’s broader celebration of Puerto Rican culture.
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Oregon Ducks’ Potential Path Through Newly Announced Playoff Dates
The NCAA and the College Football Playoff have announced the future dates and bowl sites for their quarterfinal and semifinal games next season.
Many Oregon Ducks and college football fans in general are disappointed to learn that there are 38 days separating the early first-round matchups for the No. 5 through No. 12 seeds in the field. until the National Championship on Monday, Jan. 25, 2027, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The first round matchups will take place from Dec. 18-19 at the higher seed’s home field. After that, here are the College Football Playoff dates for the quarterfinals and semifinal matchups. This includes a two-week break between the quarterfinals and semifinals.
College Football Playoff Quarterfinals Dates/Locations
- Dec. 30, 2026: Fiesta Bowl (State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona)
- Jan 1, 2027: Rose Bowl (Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California)
- Jan 1, 2027: Peach Bowl (Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia)
- Jan 1, 2027: Cotton Bowl (AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas)
College Football Playoff Semifinals Dates/Locations
Jan 14, 2027: Orange Bowl (Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida)
Jan 15, 2027: Sugar Bowl (Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana)
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Oregon’s College Football Playoff History
In the first year of the College Football Playoff model in 2015, replacing the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) model, Oregon lost to the Ohio State Buckeyes 42-20 in the national title game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Under Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Marcus Mariota, the Ducks beat the Florida State Seminoles 59-20 in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, to get to that highest stage.
Oregon’s next appearance in the College Football Playoff would come ten years later in 2015, with the current 12-team playoff format in place. The Ducks were given the No. 1 seed, but were upset by Ohio State in the Rose Bowl, 41-21.
This past season, Oregon beat the James Madison Dukes at home in front of a raucous Autzen Stadium crowd, 51-34. After that, they shut out the Big 12 Conference champion Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Orange Bowl, 23-0.
The 2025 season came to a close in a blowout fashion against the eventual national champion Indiana Hoosiers behind their own Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza at the Peach Bowl, 56-22.
Dan Lanning in the College Football Playoff Spotlight
Through the big pressure College Football Playoff matchups on a neutral field under coach Dan Lanning, his teams have struggled to make a winning impact. In the last two season-ending losses against Big Ten foes for the Ducks, they have been outscored 97-43.
On the brighter side, Oregon has continuously gotten better and better under Lanning since taking the job back in 2022. He’s gone from not making the College Football Playoff field in his first two seasons to the quarterfinals in 2024 and then the semifinals in 2025. Lanning’s growth as a premier recruiter, leader, and competitor has been evident in his early beginnings with the Ducks’ program.
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