The Ducks, known for their unique uniforms and strong connection to Nike, will join the Big Ten in 2024 after playing in the Pac-12 previously. They have become one of the top college football teams nationally, making appearances in the National Championship Game in both 2010 and 2014. Marcus Mariota, a former Duck, won the Heisman Trophy in 2014. On the basketball court, Oregon won the first NCAA Tournament in 1939 and did not return to the Final Four until 2017, marking the longest drought between appearances in NCAA history.
The Beavers have not won a conference championship on the gridiron since 2000, but they have accumulated seven titles historically. Their best season was in 1907 when they had a perfect 6-0 record and outscored their opponents 137-0. In basketball, the Beavers have reached the Final Four twice but have yet to secure a championship. Their most recent NCAA Tournament appearance was in 2021, advancing to the Elite Eight.
The University of Portland had a football team until 1950 but no longer competes in the sport. In basketball, the Pilots have made two NCAA Tournament appearances without a win. Their most recent appearance was in 1996, the same year as their only West Coast Conference tournament victory.
The Vikings are currently competing in Division II football but plan to move up to Division I with their Big Sky conference affiliation. They have made two Division I-AA playoff appearances and reached back-to-back NCAA Tournaments from 2008 to
