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!

Makhi Hughes, Oregon Spring Game

Where do the Ducks land in the Big 10 power rankings after the spring transfer portal

Nashville Christian quarterback Jared Curtis warms up before a high school football scrimmage against Franklin Road Academy Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.

5-star QB Jared Curtis broke the hearts of one football program, overjoying another

Oregon coach Dan Lanning oversees his team as the Fighting Ducks face off against Mighty Oregon in the Oregon Ducks spring game on April 26, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene.

Oregon’s recruiting woes may impact Jared Curtis decision

Nashville Christian quarterback Jared Curtis (2) passes as he warms up before a high school football scrimmage against Franklin Road Academy Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.

There are 2 obvious reasons Jared Curtis should commit to Oregon over Georgia

Kayvon Thibodeaux Oregon State v Oregon,

Kayvon Thibodeaux shares exactly how he felt about the Super Bowl and the USC Trojans

Marcus Mariota, USC v Oregon

Marcus Mariota means a lot to the Ducks but Oregon might mean even more to him

Oregon Football Pro Day

Dillon Gabriel silences his (height) doubters as he becomes QB5 in the NFL Draft

Nov 9, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks tight end Terrance Ferguson (3) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Autzen Stadium

Will Terrance Ferguson mesh well with veteran QB Matthew Stafford?

Oregon v Stanford

Former Oregon backup QB just got drafted before Shedeur Sanders

Derrick Harmon, 2025 NFL Scouting Combine

Derrick Harmon told his mom the best news of his life before losing her

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) walks off the field after the win over Kentucky after an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn.

What are the current Vegas odds for Nico Iamaleava joining the Oregon Ducks?

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