Rivalry Returns After Years of Realignment
The long‑standing showdown between the Oregon Ducks and the Oregon State Beavers is set to make a comeback, with the two programs confirming a series of four games scheduled between 2028 and 2032. The agreement was announced amid recent conference realignment that reshaped the landscape of West Coast college football.
The first meeting will take place in Corvallis on September 16, 2028, before the Beavers travel to Eugene a year later on September 15, 2029. No contest is planned for the 2030 season, but the rivalry will pick up again in 2031 and conclude with a final clash in 2032, giving fans a five‑year window to anticipate each encounter.
The Ducks have held the upper hand in recent meetings, winning the last three matchups, the most recent of which was the final Pac‑12 showdown in 2023. That victory added a layer of narrative intrigue to the upcoming series, as Oregon looks to extend its dominance while Oregon State aims to reclaim its place at the top of the renewed rivalry.
Both schools are navigating significant conference changes. Oregon officially left the Pac‑12 in August 2024, while Oregon State is slated to compete in the newly configured Pac‑12 this fall. The restructuring sets the stage for a fresh chapter in the rivalry, one that will be played under the banner of a reinvigorated conference.
Beyond the on‑field implications, the revived series carries cultural weight for the state’s fan bases. Long‑standing traditions, alumni memories and regional bragging rights are all set to be rekindled, promising a compelling storyline that will unfold over the next half‑decade.