EUGENE — Could the giant inflatable Oregon Duck make a return during the team’s trip to Chicago?
No. 4 Oregon plays at Northwestern’s Martin Stadium on Saturday (9 a.m., PT, FOX), making Lake Michigan an ideal backdrop for the inflatable fowl to appear while the Ducks are on the field before a national television audience. Another potential locale is the Chicago River, which already hosts the annual Ducky Derby fundraiser.
Ahead of this week’s game, fans have speculated about the return of the inflatable mascot, made famous from its appearance on the White River in Indianapolis during Big Ten media days in 2024…