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Oregon Ducks Five-Star Recruit Reveals Interesting Official Visit Schedule

One of the biggest recruiting gets for Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks, five-star offensive lineman Immanuel Iheanacho from the class of 2026 plans to visit the Ducks for three games during the upcoming season.
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Jul 23, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Oregon head coach Dan Lanning speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images
Jul 23, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Oregon head coach Dan Lanning speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images | Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

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The Oregon Ducks' recruiting class boasts one of the top offensive line commits in the country with tackle Immanuel Iheanacho.

In fact, the No. 4 recruit in the nation for the class of 2026 (according to On3's Industry Rankings) plans to visit three of the Ducks' games this season.

Iheanacho's Visit Schedule

According to 247 Sports, Iheanacho will be at Oregon's biggest road game of the year against Penn State on Sept. 27 at Beaver Stadium. Then, the Maryland native will take the long trek to Autzen Stadium for Oregon's "Grateful Dead" themed game against Wisconsin on Oct. 25, and wrap up his seasonal viewing of Oregon on Nov. 22 when the USC Trojans visit Eugene.

Sep 28, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive end Matayo Uiagalelei (10) and UCLA Bruins offensive lineman
Sep 28, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive end Matayo Uiagalelei (10) and UCLA Bruins offensive lineman Jaylan Jeffers (77) battle at the line of scrimmage during the fourth quarter at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images | Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

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Sep 24, 2022; Pullman, Washington, USA; Oregon Ducks offense line up for a play against the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Ducks won 44-41. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images | James Snook-Imagn Images

LSU Pushing For Iheanacho?

It's also important to note that 247 Sports reported Iheanacho will also make a visit to LSU's showdown in Baton Rouge against the Florida Gators on Sept. 13 to open the season. Iheanacho named the tigers as a finalist with Penn State before committing to Oregon via the Pat McAfee show.

“I feel like you know, I've been on all these campuses, Oregon really just felt right, Oregon had the best people, the best like-minded people, the opportunity for me to play early was huge there. They just had Josh Conerly (drafted) in the first round, so that was big. I feel like going all the way out there is going to be tough, but it's going to be worth it, man,” Iheanacho said to McAfee after unzipping his sweatshirt to announce his commitment with an Oregon shirt underneath.

Iheanacho feels strongly about Oregon connections

According to 247 Sports, Iheanacho still feels the love with the Ducks, even though the 6-6, 345 pound high school senior plans to visit Tiger Stadium.

"Obviously, I'm still pretty locked in with Oregon," said Iheanacho to 247 Sports.

The lineman frequently uses his social media channels to recruit more athletes to Oregon, further proving the strength of his relationship with the program. Iheanacho teased the commitment of 247 Sports ranked five-star edge rusher Anthony "Tank" Jones in July, teasing a "top 5 class incoming."

Oregon offensive lineman Iapani Laloulu lines up to snap the ball as the Oregon State Beavers host the Oregon Ducks Saturday,
Oregon offensive lineman Iapani Laloulu lines up to snap the ball as the Oregon State Beavers host the Oregon Ducks Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore. | Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Oregon's Offensive Line

Given the full transfer-portal-based reconstruction of the offensive line during Oregon's offseason, having young talented players like Iheanacho joining the crew promises that the Ducks can reload once the eligibility of their trench transfer veterans run out.

According to Iheanacho, Oregon's offensive line coaching staff is a major factor for his commitment and the success of the trenches.

"There is the law firm," Iheanacho said to national analyst Brian Dohn of 247 Sports regarding the Ducks. "There is coach [A'lique] Terry, and he is complimented with coach [Dallas] Warmack and coach [Ryan] Walk and coach Cut [Cutter Leftwich] and coach Whip."

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Ally Osborne
ALLY OSBORNE

A reporter for Oregon Ducks on SI, Ally Osborne is a born and raised Oregonian. She graduated from the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communications in 2021 after interning for the Oregon Sports Network with experience working on live sporting broadcasts for ESPN, FOX Sports, the PAC 12 Network, and Runnerspace. Osborne continued her career in Bend, Oregon as a broadcast reporter in 2021 for Central Oregon Daily News while writing for Oregon Ducks on SI. Since then, Osborne is entering her third season reporting for the publication and is frequently the on-site reporter for home games at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. She is currently the host of lifestyle shows "Everyday Northwest" and "Tower Talk Live" for KOIN 6 News in Portland, Oregon. Osborne also works as a sports reporter for KOIN 6's "Game On" sports department. In her free time, Osborne is an avid graphic designer, making art commissions for athletes across her home state. Osborne's designs have even become tattoos for a few Duck athletes.

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