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!

UCLA v USC

DL Bear Alexander chooses the Oregon Ducks as his third collegiate program

California v Oregon

Former Oregon running back Dante Dowdell transfers from Nebraska to Kentucky

Dec 7, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) runs out for warmups against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the 2024 Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Oregon football releases new Kobe 6 PE cleats before CFP Rose Bowl Game

Oregon v Georgia

Oregon men's basketball grad transfer Jesse Zarzuela enters the portal again

Oregon guard Peyton Scott moves the ball up the court as the Oregon Ducks host the UC Irvine Anteaters on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore.

Oregon Ducks news: Women's basketball on a roll, Justin Herbert defeats Bo Nix, more

Los Angeles Chargers v Denver Broncos

How to watch Bo Nix vs. Justin Herbert in the ultimate Pro Ducks NFL matchup

Oct 26, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning visits with players before a game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Autzen Stadium.

Oregon football recruiting updates: The latest transfer portal commits for the Ducks

Kirk Herbstreit broadcasts from the ESPN College GameDay set prior to the NCAA football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.

Who are the announcers for the Rose Bowl and College Football Playoff games

Oregon’s Jaida Ross shows off her bronze medal in the women’s shot put on day 9 of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials at Hayward Field in Eugene on Saturday, June 29, 2024.

How to watch Oregon's Jaida Ross at the Bowerman Trophy award show

Illinois v Oregon

Five-star WR Dallas Wilson decommits from Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks

Oregon men's basketball coach Dana Altman talks to his team before their game against Troy at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.

No. 1 center in the class of 2025 includes the Oregon Ducks in final five schools

Dec 7, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning celebrates defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions to win the Big Ten Championship in the 2024 Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Dan Lanning a finalist for The Dodd Trophy Coach of the Year award

Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual - Oregon v Wisconsin

Oregon Ducks' Rose Bowl Game history: Appearances, wins, and records

2024 Big Ten Football Championship - Penn State v Oregon

Three Ducks earn AP All-American honors but zero Oregon players are on the first team

Dec 15, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks forward Supreme Cook (7) dunks the ball during the second half against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at Matthew Knight Arena.

Oregon is one of just two programs with top-ten football and men's basketball teams

Nov 18, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive back Khamari Terrell (14) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium.

Junior defensive back Khamari Terrell enters the transfer portal