A rising star is orbiting the Valley Football Center.
According to multiple outlets, the Beavers are set to hire Buffalo running backs coach Ray Pickering to their coaching staff, filling the vacant running backs coach role left by new Idaho head coach Thomas Ford Jr.
Pickering coached one season at Buffalo, developing an all-MAC conference selection Al-Jay Henderson, who led the conference in rushing with over 1,000 yards.
Prior to his 2024 campaign in Buffalo, Pickering spent the 2023 season as the offensive coordinator at D1 FCS Norfolk State (VA), and the 2022 season as an analyst and recruiter at Texas for Steve Sarkisian.
Coach Pickering is widely respected by his peers, earning a place on the AFCA’s 35 Under 35, and FootballScoop.com’s Minority Rising Stars List.
It is not known at this time if Pickering will also fill Ford Jr’s recruiting responsibilities, or if another coach on the staff will fill that role.
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The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement at 1:39 p.m. on Monday until 5 p.m. for North Central Oregon.
“Areas of freezing fog of one quarter mile or less linger along US-97 between Cow Canyon and Shaniko. Road cameras confirm obscure visibility in those areas. If you encounter dense fog, slow down, use low beam headlights and allow for extra space between your vehicle and those around you,” states the weather service.
Oregon football is adding size and experience along the defensive line late in the 2026 transfer portal cycle.
Former North Carolina defensive lineman D’Antre Robinson announced his commitment to the Ducks on Sunday night.
Robinson, currently a sophomore, is listed at 6-4, 315 pounds. He appeared in 12 games for Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels in 2025, amassing 38 total tackles including 2.5 for loss and half a sack. He also forced a fumble.
Robinson spent his freshman season at Florida before transferring to North Carolina. Originally a four-star recruit out of Orlando, Florida, he was the No. 36 defensive lineman in the 2024 class and No. 34 player from the state of Florida according to 247Sports’ composite rankings.
Oregon lost defensive linemen Terrance Green (Alabama), Jericho Johnson (California), Ashton Porter (Houston), Tionne Gray (Notre Dame), and Xadavien Sims (Arkansas) in the portal. Dan Lanning and company seek to build out the team’s depth at the position following those losses.
In addition to Robinson, the Ducks added Louisiana-Monroe defensive lineman Jerome Simmons via transfer.
Oregon’s incoming transfer class stands at 12 total players according to 247Sports, highlighted by Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola, UAB wide receiver Iverson Hooks, Minnesota safety Koi Perich, and Ohio State cornerback Aaron Scott Jr., among others.
On Sunday at 11:24 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a special weather statement until 3 p.m. for Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon.
“Areas of freezing fog of less than a quarter of a mile linger along parts of I-84 near Cabbage Hill, Poverty Flats, and Deadman Pass. Road cameras confirm obscure visibility in the area. Practice extra pre-caution driving habits, such as leaving more space in front of you when traveling. Freezing temperatures could lead to slicking conditions along the roads and sidewalks,” describes the weather service.
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