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Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State finds mojo against Penn State, moves back behind Oregon

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November 5, 2024

Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State finds mojo against Penn State, moves back behind Oregon

Groundhog Day arrived early in Pennsylvania, where Punxsutawney James (Franklin) saw his shadow, which means another long winter for Penn State after again losing to Ohio State.

The Nittany Lions, who have not defeated the Buckeyes since 2016, dropped behind OSU and Indiana after Saturday’s 20-13 loss. Oregon remains No. 1. The biggest stress points are in Lincoln and Madison, where Nebraska and Wisconsin suddenly are in jeopardy of missing bowl season.

1. Oregon (9-0)

Last week: 1

This week: vs. Maryland

What to know: The Ducks’ voyage to regular-season perfection is smooth sailing with only Maryland, Wisconsin and rival Washington left to play.

2. Ohio State (7-1)

Last week: 4

This week: vs. Purdue

What to know: With their season at a crossroads, the Buckeyes looked both ways against Penn State and then late in the game looked good both ways, on offense and defense.

3. Indiana (9-0)

Last week: 3

This week: vs. Michigan

What to know: Hand the conference coach of the year honor to Curt Cignetti now. No reason to wait. The Hoosiers are 9-0 for the first time in program history.

4. Penn State (7-1)

Last week: 2

This week: vs. Washington

What to know: : Penn State no longer controls its own destiny in the race to make the Big Ten title game, but the playoff remains probable, even if a deep playoff run does not.

5. Iowa (6-3)

Last week: 5

This week: at UCLA (Friday)

What to know: We’re not sure if the Hawkeyes are sneaky good or sneaky bad, but we’re willing to give them the benefit of the doubt.

6. Minnesota (6-3)

Last week: 9

This week: at Rutgers.

What to know: A true test to see if the Golden Gophers are as good as their record. We think not, but Rutgers won’t prove us right.

7. Illinois (6-3)

Last week: 6

This week: idle

What to know: Once upon a time this season, Illinois surprised people. We’re no longer surprised. We figured the Illini eventually would fold like a cheap lawn chair..

8. Washington (5-4)

Last week: 11

This week: at Penn State

What to know: The Huskies can take heart in a hopeful stat: Since 2017, Penn State is 3-3 the game after losing to Ohio State.

9. Michigan (5-4)

Last week: 10

This week: at Indiana

What to know: Michigan optimism: Nobody really knows if IU is that good. Michigan reality: Everybody knows the Wolverines aren’t that good..

10. Wisconsin (5-4)

Last week: 8

This week: idle

What to know: The last time the Badgers finished with a losing record (2001), Barry Alvarez still had hair. Don’t look now but a sub-.500 season remains a possibility.

11. Michigan State (4-5)

Last week: 12

This week: idle

What to know: Green. White. Green. White. The chant you hear when Sparty waves the surrender flag on the field.

12. UCLA (3-5)

Last week: 16

This week: vs. Iowa (Friday)

What to know: News flash: UCLA is not awful. Still bad, yes, but not awful. Just ask Nebraska.

13. USC (4-5)

Last week: 13

This week: idle

What to know: Sitting here wondering if Lincoln Riley wishes he were back in Oklahoma. We hear the L.A. media wish he were.

14. Nebraska (5-4)

Last week: 7

This week: idle

What to know: We’re not saying Nebraska is regressing into the Nebraska of Scott Frost, but we’re not not saying it, either.

15. Northwestern (4-5)

Last week: 15

This week: idle

What to know: The Wildcats get a week off to celebrate their overtime win against Purdue. The party deserves to last 30 seconds.

16. Maryland (4-4)

Last week: 14

This week: at Oregon

What to know: The Terps always disappear in late fall, like a golf ball hiding under autumn.

17. Rutgers (4-4)

Last week: 17

This week: Minnesota

What to know: Upset special: the Scarlet Knights are due. The Golden Gophers are doo-doo.

18. Purdue (1-7)

Last week: 18

This week: at Ohio State

What to know: What hurts more? Having to play Ohio State or being 18th in the first year of Big Ten expansion when rival Indiana is 9-0?

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Oregon National Guard troops begin demobilization after federal Title 10 deployment

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January 6, 2026

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Oregon National Guard troops begin demobilization after federal Title 10 deployment

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The 100 Oregon National Guard troops who were federalized under Title 10, have begun demobilization activities, according to Governor Kotek’s office and U.S. Northern Command.

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“All Title 10 troops in Portland, Los Angeles, and Chicago are conducting demobilizing activities. They will return to their home units once their demobilization is complete,” U.S. Northern Command stated on their website.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek released a statement reading in part, “The citizen-soldiers of the Oregon National Guard are our neighbors, friends, and family. These courageous Oregonians deserve certainty and respect. While I am relieved that all our troops will finally return home, it does not make up for the personal sacrifices of more than 100 days, including holidays, spent in limbo.”

The troops will travel to Fort Bliss, Texas to finish their demobilization before returning home to Oregon.

Oregon troops spent a majority of their time training at Camp Rilea on the Oregon Coast.

Read Governor Kotek’s full statement below:

“The citizen-soldiers of the Oregon National Guard are our neighbors, friends, and family. These courageous Oregonians deserve certainty and respect. While I am relieved that all our troops will finally return home, it does not make up for the personal sacrifices of more than 100 days, including holidays, spent in limbo.

“During this crisis, Oregonians stood united against the unwanted, unneeded, unconstitutional military intervention in our state, with thousands peacefully voicing their opposition to the Trump Administration’s abuse of power.

“President Trump’s disregard for the facts on the ground revealed that he is more focused on provoking a fight in cities and states that don’t share his politics than serving the American people. I remain committed to defending our values and the rule of law.”

The court injunction that prevents guard deployment in Oregon remains in effect and on appeal in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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More snow means more people coming to Central Oregon

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17 hours ago

January 6, 2026

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More snow means more people coming to Central Oregon

(UPDATE: added videos and quotes from Todd Mcgee, Owner of Powderhouse)

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With snow already piling onto the mountains, more people are flocking to Central Oregon. With businesses seeing more people now than ever before this season.

Todd Mcgee, owner of Powderhouse told KTVZ News, “It’s a lot more in the fact if you think about it, was Christmas break where we should be slammed? we’re as busy or even busier then on a Monday than we were on christmas, you know, weekend. so it’s a huge, significant amount.”

Ski and snowboard rentals tell you much about how busy of a time it is.

The busier the rental shops, the busier the mountains are.

“A ton more season leases. and the nice thing about our rentals, when they’re coming back, they’re looking in good shape,” Mcgee told KTVZ News. “We’re not having to stay late and tune them and P-TEX them and get them all back looking nice.”

Powderhouse still has its day and a half turnaround to have equipment ready to go.

Iif you’re still looking to rent equipment, now’s the time to do it.

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Gary Danielson talks Indiana football vs. Oregon rematch: ‘They seemed to not take IU seriously’

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January 5, 2026

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Gary Danielson talks Indiana football vs. Oregon rematch: ‘They seemed to not take IU seriously’

Gary Danielson just retired from calling college football games for decades, including this season’s Indiana at Oregon matchup on Oct. 11.

The Hoosiers (14-0) handed the then-No. 3 Ducks their only loss, 30-20, on the way to the nation’s No. 1 ranking heading into their Peach Bowl game Friday.

Danielson, who played quarterback at Purdue from 1970-72 before an 11-year NFL career, believes Oregon will be more focused for this game.

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The Ducks came into the matchup off an idle week after a double-overtime win over then-No. 3 Penn State at State College, Pennsylvania. Danielson sensed they were still basking in the glow of that win.

“I think Oregon will be very focused for this football game,” he said Monday on the “Dan Patrick Show.” “When Indiana beat them in Oregon, which is a tough place to play, Oregon was coming off their celebration for beating Penn State. Honestly, when we did our interviews, I was struck that they couldn’t get off the Penn State story. … They seemed to not take IU seriously. They’ll take them seriously for this game.”

Though IU made the College Football Playoff last season, some believed the Hoosiers were a one-year wonder, Danielson said.

“They were considered a fraud from their 2024 finish,” he said. “They weren’t frauds, but they weren’t ready for the big-time stage yet. I thought they were focused this year,” especially on defense.

The Hoosiers lost at Notre Dame in the first-round of last season’s CFP.

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