Oregon Ducks send the flagship of their navy to invade Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis
The University of Oregon never does anything small. From the seemingly-endless jersey combinations, to the undeniably incredible Puddles the mascot, the Ducks always make their presence felt.Making their move to the Big Ten is no difference. With Big Ten Media Days about to commence in Indianapolis, a giant inflatable Duck has been spotted on the […]
The University of Oregon never does anything small. From the seemingly-endless jersey combinations, to the undeniably incredible Puddles the mascot, the Ducks always make their presence felt.
Making their move to the Big Ten is no difference. With Big Ten Media Days about to commence in Indianapolis, a giant inflatable Duck has been spotted on the White River in Indy.
Oregon will look to make an instant impact in a more competitive conference
The Ducks are here, and Big Ten fans that aren't familiar will get to know them very quickly. Oregon boasts one of the best rosters in college football, aided by transfer portal additions at quarterback in Dillon Gabriel, and at wide receiver in Evan Stewart.
Stewart figures to slot in as the team's de facto No. 1 wide receiver on the outside, bringing with him elite footwork, speed, hands, and body control. He will be a dynamic threat that immediately makes an impact on the outside, paired with returning slot receiver Tez Johnson fresh off an Oregon single-season receptions record.
The Big Ten is home to elite programs in Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, and also hosts some storied universities like Nebraska that are looking to make a return to relevance. The "line of scrimmage conference" will be a new test, but the Ducks will be prepared to fly high against their new rivals, aided by .
The Ducks aren't just a high-octane offense. Yes, they averaged the fourth-most points per game and second-most yards per game last season, but their defense was also up to the task. The Ducks held opponents to 17.2 points per game last season, 10th-lowest in the country.
Oregon is here to compete immediately, and as evidenced by the floating armada, they aren't shy about making their presence known in their new conference home.
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