With Oregon heading to the Big Ten, the Ducks’ 2024 and 2025 schedules create plenty of anticipation and excitement for fans. Some of the biggest names in college football, like Ohio State and Michigan, will now share a conference with the Ducks.
While only three dates have been solidified, Oregon knows who they will face throughout the next two seasons.
Here is the complete 2025 schedule for your Oregon Ducks:
Non-conference opponents:
Montana State Bobcats – Aug. 30
The Bobcats should be a fairly easy season opener for the Ducks. In 2023, Montana State finished its season at 8-4 with zero games against Power-5 programs. Oregon will be coming off of its first season in the Big Ten and will be used to playing heavy hitters, this game should be a soft opening to the Ducks' 2025 season.
Oklahoma State Cowboys – Sept. 6
Oregon and Oklahoma State agreed to a two-year series for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. The two teams have only played once before when Ducks defeated the Cowboys 42-31 in the 2008 Holiday Bowl.
Oregon State Beavers – Sept. 20
The long standing in-state rivalry has been officially extended through 2025. The Beavers and the Ducks will face off early in 2024 and have another annual Civil War the following season. As Oregon State rebuilds over the next two seasons after losing many players and its head coach, the Ducks should easily hand them the loss both years.
Big Ten home games:
Indiana Hoosiers – Date TBA
This will be just the fourth time that these two teams take the field against each other. Oregon currently leads the series 2-1. The last matchup was 20 years ago when the Hoosiers defeated the Ducks 30-24 on Sept. 11, 2004.
Minnesota Golden Gophers – Date TBA
The Gophers have a healthy lead over the Ducks in the head-to-head matchup. Currently leading the series 1-3, Minnesota most recently defeated Oregon 31-30 in 2003. More than two decades later, the two teams will clash again and my guess is that the Ducks will be one step closer to evening the score.
USC Trojans – Date TBA
Another former Pac-12 rival, the Ducks will host the USC Trojans in Eugene during the 2025 season. The two teams will skip their usually annual matchup in 2024 as the Big Ten will have 18 teams and there simply isn't enough time in the season for everyone to play each team in the conference.
Wisconsin Badgers – Date TBA
The last time these two teams faced off, Oregon got to hoist the ever-sought-after Rose Bowl trophy. Back in 2020, the Ducks were led by Justin Herbert, Troy Dye, and other star players. In 2024 and 2025, Oregon hopes to continue their previous success against the Badgers.
Big Ten away games:
Iowa Hawkeyes – Date TBA
The Hawkeyes and the Ducks couldn't have been further from birds of a feather during the 2023 season. Iowa was one of the lowest scoring offenses while Oregon's offense was nearly unstoppable. 2025 will be the first in-conference matchup for the two teams and I expect the Ducks to hand the Hawkeyes an easy loss.
Northwestern Wildcats – Date TBA
Surprisingly to most, the Northwestern Wildcats is the only Big Ten team that is undefeated against the Oregon Ducks. As the two teams clash for just the second time ever in 2025, Oregon will be looking for revenge.
Penn State Nittany Lions – Date TBA
This matchup is arguably going to be one of the Ducks' biggest games of the season. Obviously, however 2024 unfolds will affect predictions and expectations for the game but Penn State has been a perennial football program for decades. The Ducks have been working their way up to that status and will hopefully be able to best the Nittany Lions.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights – Date TBA
This will be the first matchup between the two Big Ten foes. Prior to Oregon joining the conference, the Ducks and Scarlet Knights had never played. In 2024, the Ducks were slated to play more of the big hitters in the conference instead of seeing Rutgers on their schedule.
Washington Huskies – Date TBA
For now, Oregon and Washington are set to conclude their seasons against each other for the forseeable future. The Huskies have been Dan Lanning's insurmountable opponent since he took over the Duck program. Hopefully 2024 and 2025 bring better fortunes for both Lanning and his squad.