Sam Fariss

Sam Fariss

Joined: Jan 5, 2024

Sam Fariss is a staff writer for our NCAA team. She attended the University of Oregon (Go Ducks) where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Sam has covered college football and other collegiate sports for six years now. Her favorite teams are the Ducks (of course) and the Texas Longhorns because she was raised in Austin!

Oregon v Michigan State

Dana Altman didn't think Ducks played hard enough in first half versus Spartans

Dec 8, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Jackson Shelstad (3) shoots a three-point shot in the second half against the UCLA Bruins.

The 'Ducks are starting to find their range' as the Big Ten Tournament unfolds

Marcus Mariota hurdles Justin Strong, Oregon vs. Oregon State

Former Oregon QB Marcus Mariota is staying in Washington for 2025 season

Oregon’s Nate Bittle, left, and TJ Bamba, right, force a turnover against Maryland’s Derik Queen during the first half at Matthew Knight Arena.

Two Ducks make Big Ten All-Defensive team after Oregon's first year in the conference

Nov 23, 2019; Tempe, AZ, USA; Oregon Ducks safety Jevon Holland (8) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium.

Former Oregon safety Jevon Holland joins Kayvon Thibodeaux in New York

Oregon center Nate Bittle leads the Ducks through the student section after the game.

Career game by Nate Bittle leads Oregon Ducks to seventh straight conference win

Oregon Ducks guard Deja Kelly (25) goes in for a lay-up against Indiana Hoosiers forward Faith Wiseman (31) during the Big Ten women's tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Turnovers spoil the Ducks' postseason hopes at the Big Ten Tournament

2024 Big Ten Football Championship - Penn State v Oregon

Oregon HC Dan Lanning gets a pay raise ahead of fourth season with the Ducks

Iowa v Oregon

Deja Kelly leans into leadership role ahead of Oregon's tournament tip off

Josh Conerly Jr., 2025 NFL Scouting Combine

Two former Ducks headline the 2025 NFL All-Combine offensive team

Oregon linebacker Emar'rion Winston (32) and defensive back Jabbar Muhammad celebrate after stopping Ohio State during their game at Autzen Stadium.

Steve Wiltfong logs big-time expert prediction for the Oregon Ducks

Oregon’s Oregon’s Peyton Scott, left, Deja Kelly, Phillipina Kyei and Elisa Mevius celebrate the Duck’s win over Rutgers at Matthew Knight Arena Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Eugene, Oregon.

Big Ten Women's Tournament Schedule, Results & How to Watch

Mar 1, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Jackson Shelstad (3) reacts to making a three-point basket against the USC Trojans.

Ducks trending in the right direction in the AP Poll ahead of Big Ten Tournament

UCLA v Oregon

Big Ten Bracketology: Who will Oregon play in the conference tournament?

Mar 1, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Keeshawn Barthelemy (9) reacts to the crowd after a made three-point basket against the USC Trojans.

Keeshawn Barthelemy's 20-point performance extends the Oregon winning streak

Dec 7, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; The Oregon Duck mascot makes snow angels in confetti after defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions to win the Big Ten Championship in the 2024 Big Ten Championship.

A pair of Big Ten titles fly home with the Oregon Ducks from indoor championships