The Oregon Ducks defeated the High Point University Panthers in three sets in the first round of the NCAA Division I volleyball tournament at Matthew Knight Arena on Dec. 5, 2024. (Alex Hernandez/Emerald)

Alexander Hernandez • December 9, 2024

Oregon Ducks linebacker Bryce Boettcher (28) hypes up the crowd as the Ducks finish off their opening ceremony. The Oregon Ducks defeat the California Golden Bears 63-19 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene Ore., on Nov. 4, 2023. (Sebastian Flores/Emerald)

Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher wins Burlsworth Trophy

Owen Murray, Sports Writer • December 9, 2024

Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher has won the 2024 Burlsworth Trophy, the presenting foundation announced on Monday night. The award, given to...

Dillon Gabriel (8) shows his appreciation to the many Oregon fans who showed out for their team in Wolverine territory. The No. 1-ranked Oregon Ducks take on the Michigan Wolverines on Nov. 2, 2024, at the iconic 'Big House" in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel officially named Heisman finalist

Beck Parsons, Sports Writer • December 9, 2024

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel was officially named one of this year’s four finalists for the Heisman Trophy on Monday evening. He’ll...

Tez Johnson celebrates with his MVP trophy. The number 1 ranked Oregon Ducks take on the number 4 Penn State Nittany Lions on Dec. 7, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Tez Johnson’s Breakout Night

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor • December 9, 2024

There’s heroes of any contest, a Big Ten Championship Game is no different in that aspect. Amidst Oregon’s 45-37 win over No. 3 Penn...

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Alexander Hernandez • December 9, 2024

Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher wins Burlsworth Trophy

Owen Murray, Sports Writer • December 9, 2024

Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher has won the 2024 Burlsworth Trophy, the presenting foundation announced on Monday night. The award, given to...

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel officially named Heisman finalist

Beck Parsons, Sports Writer • December 9, 2024

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel was officially named one of this year’s four finalists for the Heisman Trophy on Monday evening. He’ll...

Tez Johnson’s Breakout Night

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor • December 9, 2024

There’s heroes of any contest, a Big Ten Championship Game is no different in that aspect. Amidst Oregon’s 45-37 win over No. 3 Penn...

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Oregon head coach Dan Lanning lifts the Big Ten Championship Game Trophy after a 45-37 win over No. 3 Penn State.

Ruth: Worth the wait

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor • December 9, 2024

You know what they say: the third time’s the charm! For the third time in my collegiate life, the Oregon Ducks played in a conference championship...

The Oregon Ducks played against the UCLA Bruins Sunday afternoon in Matthew Knight Arena Eugene, Ore. Bruin forward William Kyle III (24) and Duck center Nate Bittle (32) both reach to fight for the ball.

No. 12 Oregon drops first game of the season 73-71 to UCLA

Jack Lazarus, Sports Associate Editor • December 8, 2024

The No. 12 Oregon Ducks (9-1, 1-1 Big Ten) won all of their first nine games to begin the season, which was fueled by the team’s ability to...

Terrance Ferguson (3) takes the field as the Ducks get ready to face Penn State in the Big Ten Championship Games.

Big Ten Championship: LIVE Updates

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor • December 7, 2024

What a dream it is to cover the Big Ten Championship Game in Indianapolis, Indiana. Brady Ruth here, and I'm so honored to be providing live...

Guard, Nani Falatea (4) in the post-game handshake line after their 2-point win over Auburn at Matthew Knight Arena on Nov. 20, 2024, in Eugene, Ore. (Jordan Martin/Emerald)

Oregon falls to No. 6 USC 66-53 in Big Ten opener

Lily Crane, Sports Reporter • December 7, 2024

Oregon women’s basketball (7-3, 0-1 Big Ten) already had one top-25 win under its belt at Matthew Knight Arena this season — but No. 6 USC...

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Ruth: Worth the wait

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor • December 9, 2024

You know what they say: the third time’s the charm! For the third time in my collegiate life, the Oregon Ducks played in a conference championship...

No. 12 Oregon drops first game of the season 73-71 to UCLA

Jack Lazarus, Sports Associate Editor • December 8, 2024

The No. 12 Oregon Ducks (9-1, 1-1 Big Ten) won all of their first nine games to begin the season, which was fueled by the team’s ability to...

Big Ten Championship: LIVE Updates

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor • December 7, 2024

What a dream it is to cover the Big Ten Championship Game in Indianapolis, Indiana. Brady Ruth here, and I'm so honored to be providing live...

Oregon falls to No. 6 USC 66-53 in Big Ten opener

Lily Crane, Sports Reporter • December 7, 2024

Oregon women’s basketball (7-3, 0-1 Big Ten) already had one top-25 win under its belt at Matthew Knight Arena this season — but No. 6 USC...

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Big Ten Championship: LIVE Updates

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor • December 7, 2024

What a dream it is to cover the Big Ten Championship Game in Indianapolis, Indiana. Brady Ruth here, and I'm so honored to be providing live...

Oregon falls to No. 6 USC 66-53 in Big Ten opener

Lily Crane, Sports Reporter • December 7, 2024

Oregon women’s basketball (7-3, 0-1 Big Ten) already had one top-25 win under its belt at Matthew Knight Arena this season — but No. 6 USC...

The Oregon Ducks women’s volleyball team poses with the NCAA Division I Volleyball Tournament bracket after defeating the High Point University Panthers 3-0 in the first round at Matthew Knight Arena on Dec. 5, 2024. (Alex Hernandez/Emerald)

No. 14 Oregon wins second round in four sets over No. 20 TCU

Jack Lazarus, Sports Associate Editor • December 6, 2024

The Ducks looked shaky at times, but behind the excellence of Mimi Colyer, who finished with 19 kills, and impressive defense, Oregon pulled...

Flocking to Indy

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor • December 5, 2024

This is the story of a man who fathers a one-year-old son named Autzen. With fandom dedication like that, there’s no way Jesse Hill was ever...

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Big Ten Championship: LIVE Updates

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor • December 7, 2024

What a dream it is to cover the Big Ten Championship Game in Indianapolis, Indiana. Brady Ruth here, and I'm so honored to be providing live...

Oregon falls to No. 6 USC 66-53 in Big Ten opener

Lily Crane, Sports Reporter • December 7, 2024

Oregon women’s basketball (7-3, 0-1 Big Ten) already had one top-25 win under its belt at Matthew Knight Arena this season — but No. 6 USC...

No. 14 Oregon wins second round in four sets over No. 20 TCU

Jack Lazarus, Sports Associate Editor • December 6, 2024

The Ducks looked shaky at times, but behind the excellence of Mimi Colyer, who finished with 19 kills, and impressive defense, Oregon pulled...

Flocking to Indy

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor • December 5, 2024

This is the story of a man who fathers a one-year-old son named Autzen. With fandom dedication like that, there’s no way Jesse Hill was ever...

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Flocking to Indy

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor • December 5, 2024

This is the story of a man who fathers a one-year-old son named Autzen. With fandom dedication like that, there’s no way Jesse Hill was ever...

Bucky Irving (0) earns most of the RB touches as it is his final game before heading to the league. The Oregon Ducks crush the Liberty Flames at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Jan. 1, 2024. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Pro Ducks entering the final month

Max Koebel, Sports Reporter • December 5, 2024

With one month remaining in the NFL regular season, there’s a much better feeling about which teams we should have our eyes on. Some teams...

Jordan Burch (1) pulls down Demond Williams Jr. (2) for a tackle. No. 1 Oregon defeats Washington 49-21 for an undefeated regular season at Autzen Stadium on Nov. 30, 2024. (Alyssa Garcia/Emerald)

Silencing through sacks

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor • December 5, 2024

Last Saturday, Oregon football became synonymous with the word “perfection.” There are many numbers that could jump off the page from...

Kamar Mothudi finishes praying before the game begins. The number 3 ranked Oregon Ducks football team takes on the number 2 ranked Ohio State University Buckeyes on Oct. 12, 2024, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

An undefeated imperfection

Joe Krasnowski, Sports Reporter • December 5, 2024

It seemed, at first, like an odd fit. A West Coast power, known for its flash, paired with a conference known for its bulk and corn-fed brawn....

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Flocking to Indy

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor • December 5, 2024

This is the story of a man who fathers a one-year-old son named Autzen. With fandom dedication like that, there’s no way Jesse Hill was ever...

Pro Ducks entering the final month

Max Koebel, Sports Reporter • December 5, 2024

With one month remaining in the NFL regular season, there’s a much better feeling about which teams we should have our eyes on. Some teams...

Silencing through sacks

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor • December 5, 2024

Last Saturday, Oregon football became synonymous with the word “perfection.” There are many numbers that could jump off the page from...

An undefeated imperfection

Joe Krasnowski, Sports Reporter • December 5, 2024

It seemed, at first, like an odd fit. A West Coast power, known for its flash, paired with a conference known for its bulk and corn-fed brawn....

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No. 1 Oregon takes the lead over Washington 28-14 in their last regular season game at Autzen Stadium on Nov. 30, 2024. (Alyssa Garcia/Emerald)

A history of the Big Ten Championship Game

Lily Crane, Sports Reporter • December 5, 2024

Indianapolis, Indiana is where No. 1 Oregon (12-0, 9-0 Big Ten) can officially etch its name into the Big Ten history books. But the championship...

Oregon student holds up a cutout O in the student section. No. 1 Oregon defeats Washington 49-21 for an undefeated regular season at Autzen Stadium on Nov. 30, 2024. (Alyssa Garcia/Emerald)

Oregon vs. Penn State Preview

Jack Lazarus, Sports Associate Editor • December 5, 2024

After rivalry week claimed two of last week’s Top 10 teams as casualties, the conference championship picture drastically changed. Most importantly,...

No. 12 Oregon comes back to beat USC in Los Angeles

Jack Lazarus, Associate Sports Editor • December 5, 2024

The No. 12 Ducks (9-0, 1-0 Big Ten) put themselves in a position that has been all too familiar so far this season. Oregon trailed the USC...

The Oregon Ducks matched up against the Auburn Tigers Nov. 20, 2024, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. Oregon forward Amina Muhammad (5) dribbles the ball towards Auburn net while Auburn forward Taylen Collins (14) defends. Oregon defeated Auburn 70-68 Wednesday evening.

Oregon women’s basketball rediscovers groove with 84-70 win over Washington State

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor • December 4, 2024

There's no place like home. After an 0-2 performance in Hawaii last week, the Ducks (7-2) responded in a big way on Wednesday with an 85-70...

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A history of the Big Ten Championship Game

Lily Crane, Sports Reporter • December 5, 2024

Indianapolis, Indiana is where No. 1 Oregon (12-0, 9-0 Big Ten) can officially etch its name into the Big Ten history books. But the championship...

Oregon vs. Penn State Preview

Jack Lazarus, Sports Associate Editor • December 5, 2024

After rivalry week claimed two of last week’s Top 10 teams as casualties, the conference championship picture drastically changed. Most importantly,...

No. 12 Oregon comes back to beat USC in Los Angeles

Jack Lazarus, Associate Sports Editor • December 5, 2024

The No. 12 Ducks (9-0, 1-0 Big Ten) put themselves in a position that has been all too familiar so far this season. Oregon trailed the USC...

Oregon women’s basketball rediscovers groove with 84-70 win over Washington State

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor • December 4, 2024

There's no place like home. After an 0-2 performance in Hawaii last week, the Ducks (7-2) responded in a big way on Wednesday with an 85-70...

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Coach Dan Lanning and defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi talk over plays as they look to pull of a pivotal defensive stand at the one yard line. The University of Oregon Ducks Football team were defeated by the University of Washington Huskies in an away match at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington, on October 14, 2023. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Tracking Early Signing Day: Defense

Sports Desk • December 4, 2024

It's National Early Signing Day and the Ducks are set to make a splash in the recruiting pond! Follow along here for the latest updates on Oregon's...

Dan Lanning, head coach of the Oregon Ducks. No. 1 Oregon defeats Washington 49-21 for an undefeated regular season at Autzen Stadium on Nov. 30, 2024. (Alyssa Garcia/Emerald)

Tracking Early Signing Day: Offense

Sports Desk • December 4, 2024

It's National Early Signing Day and the Ducks are set to make a splash in the recruiting pond! Follow along here for the latest updates on Oregon's...

Atticus Sappingtion (36), Gage Hurych (97), and Nick Duzansky (96) huddle with other teammates before kickoff. No. 1 Oregon defeats Washington 49-21 for an undefeated regular season at Autzen Stadium on Nov. 30, 2024. (Alyssa Garcia/Emerald)

Photos: No. 1 Oregon stays undefeated in the regular season with win against Washington 49-21

Alyssa Garcia • December 1, 2024

Montana guard Kai Johnson (1) fakes out Oregon guard Keeshawn Barthelemy (9). The University of Oregon Ducks defeated the University of Montana Grizzlies 79-48 Friday November 8. Now 2-0 in the season, the Ducks go on to play the University of Portland Pilots Tuesday November 12. (Miles Cull/Emerald)

Oregon men’s basketball upsets No. 9 Alabama 83-81 to win Players Era Festival Championship Game

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor • November 30, 2024

There’s something about a Dana Altman-led team in Vegas tournaments. The unranked (for now) Ducks continued their undefeated 8-0 start...

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Tracking Early Signing Day: Defense

Sports Desk • December 4, 2024

It's National Early Signing Day and the Ducks are set to make a splash in the recruiting pond! Follow along here for the latest updates on Oregon's...

Tracking Early Signing Day: Offense

Sports Desk • December 4, 2024

It's National Early Signing Day and the Ducks are set to make a splash in the recruiting pond! Follow along here for the latest updates on Oregon's...

Photos: No. 1 Oregon stays undefeated in the regular season with win against Washington 49-21

Alyssa Garcia • December 1, 2024

Oregon men’s basketball upsets No. 9 Alabama 83-81 to win Players Era Festival Championship Game

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor • November 30, 2024

There’s something about a Dana Altman-led team in Vegas tournaments. The unranked (for now) Ducks continued their undefeated 8-0 start...

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