Oregon Ducks

Oregon Ducks
Oregon Ducks
University	University of Oregon
Conference	Pac-12 (primary); Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (indoor track & field); NCATA (acrobatics and tumbling) Big Ten (beginning August 2nd, 2024)
NCAA	Division I (FBS)
Athletic director	Rob Mullens
Location	Eugene, Oregon
Varsity teams	18
Football stadium	Autzen Stadium
Basketball arena	Matthew Knight Arena
Baseball stadium	PK Park
Softball stadium	Jane Sanders Stadium
Soccer stadium	Papé Field
Other venues	Eugene Country Club; Hayward Field; Pre's Trail; Springfield Golf Club; The Student Tennis Center
Mascot	The Oregon Duck
Nickname	Ducks
Fight song	Mighty Oregon
Colors	Green and yellow;
Website	www.goducks.com

The Oregon Ducks are the intercollegiate athletic teams that represent the University of Oregon, located in Eugene. The Ducks compete at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I level as a member of the Big Ten. With eighteen varsity teams, Oregon is best known for its American football team and track and field program, which has helped Eugene gain a reputation as "Track Town, USA".^[2] Oregon's main rivalries are with the Oregon State Beavers (the Civil War) and the Washington Huskies.^[3]

On August 4, 2023, Oregon accepted an invitation to join the Big Ten Conference, effective August 2, 2024.^[4]

^ "Colors | University Communications". University of Oregon Brand and Style Guide. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
^ Peterson, Anne (October 20, 2010). "Steady progress since mid-90s created No. 1 Oregon". Yahoo Sports. Archived from the original on October 21, 2010. Retrieved October 20, 2010.
^ "ESPN College Football Nation". ESPN. Archived from the original on September 11, 2008. Retrieved September 7, 2008. "Washington gets drubbed on the road by its arch-rival and then falls an extra point short against 15th-ranked BYU in front of frustrated Huskies fans."
^ "University of Oregon to join Big 10 Conference in 2024 | Around the O". around.uoregon.edu. August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.