Conference realignment has changed the tradition of many of college football’s biggest rivalries. While some have continued, others have been affected and aren’t the yearly tradition that they used to be.
One of those rivalries that has been affected is the Oregon Ducks rivalry with the Oregon State Beavers. It’s a rivalry that the Ducks have dominated with a 70-49 overall record against the Beavers. Since Oregon made its move to the Big Ten in 2024, the future of the series had recently fallen into jeopardy.
This season, the Ducks aren’t scheduled to play the Beavers, the first time this has happened since World War II. The Ducks won’t play the Beavers again until the 2028 season in Corvallis, where they will have matchups through the 2032 season.
Dan Lanning On Importance Of Oregon State Rivalry
Many are thrilled that the in-state rivalry series between the Ducks and Beavers will resume, including Oregon coach Dan Lanning, who at Big Ten Media Days spoke about the importance of the game.
“I think rivalry games matter,” said Lanning per The Oregonian’s Aaron Fentress…