Wynton Skowrup

Nov 13, 2024 | oregonsportsnews.com | Wynton Skowrup

The number is down to two. Two more games. Hopefully two more wins. And if all goes to plan, a triumphant march into the Big Ten title game with the splendor of an undefeated regular season hanging over their shoulders. On Saturday, the Ducks will play their final away game in Madison against a shaky but competitive Wisconsin team. A team that is aware of the ramifications an upset would create and that this is their last chance at a big, statement win before the year ends.

Nov 8, 2024 | oregonsportsnews.com | Wynton Skowrup

The path forward is clear. Three more regular-season wins and Oregon can march into the Big Ten championship game in Lucas Oil Stadium with an undefeated record and an all-but-guaranteed playoff spot. The Ducks would undoubtedly love to enter such a big contest in a position of safety, knowing a rematch with fellow powerhouse Ohio State or a new challenger in Penn State or upstart Indiana could easily end in a loss heading into the playoffs.

Oct 30, 2024 | oregonsportsnews.com | Wynton Skowrup

A mere season ago, a matchup between these two programs would’ve been a true clash of the titans, whose result could reshape the national title conversation. At this time last year, Michigan was nearing the end of a dominant, undefeated campaign, and Oregon was still very much in the playoff race, as their sole loss was to an excellent Washington squad. Fast forward to now, nearing the end of a wildly unpredictable 2024 season, and the immediate futures for these teams look drastically different.

Oct 25, 2024 | oregonsportsnews.com | Wynton Skowrup

A certain uneasiness hung in the air as Oregon began their game against Purdue last Friday night, at least for the visiting team. On the other side, the people of West Lafayette excitedly hung onto the hope of an unlikely, illogical, but still possible upset of one of the best teams in the entire country. The Ducks had already overcome the big test of Ohio State the previous weekend.

Oct 3, 2024 | oregonsportsnews.com | Wynton Skowrup

For the Oregon Ducks, it is best to call this week the calm before the storm. After playing Michigan State at home this Friday, part of a Top-25 doubleheader on Fox and FS1, the schedule for Oregon gets really tough, really fast. They will host an absurdly talented and dominant Ohio State team on the 12th, have a small break against Purdue the following Saturday, and then play currently ranked Illinois and Michigan in back-to-back weeks.