The Rise of Oregon Football
From The Pick to the Playoff. 30 years of becoming.
The rise of Oregon football from Kenny Wheaton's Pick in 1994 to the 2026 season. Every coaching era, every milestone, every heartbreak. 30 years of becoming.
THE LANNING ERA (2022-PRESENT)
2026
The year it all comes together. Or another year of almost. Nov 7 at Ohio State decides.
Dan Lanning
Read more2025
13-2
13-2. Back-to-back CFP. Moore returns after declining an estimated $50M. Peach Bowl loss to Indiana.
Dan Lanning
Read more2024
13-1
#3 Power Index (73.7 pts)Big Ten year one. 13-1. Beat Ohio State 32-31. Won the conference. Rose Bowl heartbreak.
Dan Lanning
Read more2023
12-2
#4 Power Index (73.7 pts)Bo Nix. 45 TDs. 12-2. Lost the Pac-12 title game to Washington. Last Pac-12 season ever.
Dan Lanning
Read more2022
10-3
Dan Lanning arrives. Georgia 49, Oregon 3 to start. Then 10-1 the rest of the way.
Dan Lanning
Read moreTHE CRISTOBAL ERA (2017-2021)
2021
2020
2018
2017
THE HELFRICH ERA (2013-2016)
2016
4-8
4-8. Rock bottom. Helfrich fired. Justin Herbert starts as a true freshman.
Mark Helfrich
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2014
13-2
Mariota wins the Heisman. 59-20 over FSU. Lost the title game to Ohio State.
Mark Helfrich
Read more2013
THE CHIP KELLY ERA (2009-2012)
2012
12-1
#1 Power Index (83.8 pts)12-1. Fiesta Bowl. Chip Kelly's farewell. Mariota starts as a freshman. Kelly leaves for the Eagles.
Chip Kelly
Read more2011
12-2
#5 Power Index (72.4 pts)Rose Bowl win over Wisconsin. First in 92 years. DAT, 91-yard TD run.
Chip Kelly
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12-1
#2 Power Index (74.6 pts)12-0 regular season. BCS Championship game. Lost to Auburn by 3.
Chip Kelly
Read more2009
THE BELLOTTI ERA (1995-2008)
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
11-1
Joey Harrington. Captain Comeback. 11-1. Fiesta Bowl champs. #2 final ranking.
Mike Bellotti
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1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
THE BROOKS ERA (1977-1994)
1994
Greatest Plays in Oregon Football History
Every iconic play from The Pick to the goal-line stand. 30 years of moments on one reel.
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2013-2023
Oregon Ducks Greatest Plays 2013-2023
A decade of Oregon football at its best. Mariota, Herbert, Nix, and more.
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