It is time to say adios to the game. At least take an extended break until Oregon State gets back on its feet (if ever). When both were in the same conference, there was a certain equality to the matchup that no longer exists. Over the past 50 years or so, Oregon State been the “little brother,” but being in ...

Time to Taise the White Flag On the Civil War

Break, yes, but forever gone, I’m afraid not.

Oregon and Oregon State set to continue football rivalry through at least 2032

Next season will mark the first time Oregon and Oregon State will not face each other in football in more than 80 years.

But a multi-year agreement to restore the rivalry starting in 2027, as reported by The Oregonian/OregonLive last week, would keep the series alive through 2032, according to a spokesperson for Oregon athletics.

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Oregon and Oregon State set to continue football rivalry...

The Beavers and Ducks will not meet in 2026 for the first time since World War II.

Why Do Some People Want To Get Rid Of The Oregon Oregon State Rivalry

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Good post Darren, I'm with you! If Strength of Schedule is truly meaningful someday, playing Oregon State will not help us. Until then it will be fun to pound on the Beavers every game we play against them.

Thanks, Darren.

If the Civil War means a G6 opponent replaces an FCS opponent, and, as Smitty asks above, if SOS does matter, OK.

The link above is to a pay site that I can't open. I note that Ohio State does not play at Ohio University, Kent State, Bowling Green, or any other G6 program. Any extension should see at least two at Autzen and one at Resar format, or forget about it. Every other season, OBD will play five conference road games, that's enough.

With money mattering more than ever, it is incumbent on Rob Mullens to ensure Oregon plays at least seven home games. Home games help the small businesses in Lane County.

I would not contract for any future OOC game without a free exit if the B1G/SEC challenge happens or the Super Conference happens. With the SEC going to nine conference games, Florida used this nine-conference-game caveat to get out of three future OOC games, including a H+H with ASU.

I don't know if we will ever see this without a Super Conference, but I'd love to see ten home games for every P4 conference, one cupcake, and one P4 opponent.

I believe the B1G is moving to a model of NO non-conference games being any teams not in the P4 (maybe group of 6) tier of football. In addition I think we will look forward to more early season "high ranked" team matchups (ie: Ohio St / Texas this year) as part of the two NFL-Lite leagues non-conference schedules. Every B1G team will schedule "cellar dwellers" from these leagues as "tune-up games", kinda like Oregon frequently used Portland St and Fresno St. as tuneups games in the recent past. ORST will just become our one tune-up game from here on out.

Being an Oregon Ducks fan I have no real problem with keeping the "rivalry?" alive AND also let lil bro be our sparring partner before we getting to the meat of our schedule each year. HOWever I can't speak to any diehard Beavus fans who gets to look forward to 25-35 points beatdowns, year in and year out, into the foreseeable future.

In the end, money will dictate how it all plays out. But as always, GO DUCKS!⁷

Thanks for your thoughts, Darren.

First off, "while the Beavers got picked last" is a bit misleading. They DIDN'T get picked at all, unless you include picking the pocket of the "true" Pac 12 to the tune of millions.

Second, I would like to see the game continue:

1) Like JJ mentions a 2 for 1 would be nice. However, I would be ok with an even split between stadiums. Playing a lower division team in Reser give the Ducks a true road atmosphere experience.

2) It is a pay-check game without having to pay.

Echo the 2 Autzen 1 beandip format.

We owe them nothing. They are sitting on a ton of our cash and (I guess) squandering it with their new try-hard good guy conference. 2 fer 1 MINIMUM. When was the last time Tennessee played in Memphis? Ole Miss at Southern Mississippi? ANY SEC team at Furman?

I have said it before: unless this is coming from on high, we should tell oac to enjoy their slow and painful death. I've got my popcorn ready.

I wish you luck Beaver Nation. Remember that name? J.O.K.E.

The “new agreement” is just a theory at this point until it’s signed. As far as I know it isn’t signed right now. Could it happen? Sure.

I personally doubt there is a long term solution that will supersede any agreement ESPN dictates once the big boy break away officially happens in the next couple years. I’ll be very disappointed if OBD agree to anything long term with Beavis. 2032 is no coincidence, as that is when the CFP agreement expires. That being said, if things accelerate, signing an agreement that goes into 2032 will ultimately lead to lawsuits with our ambulance chasing neighbors, they can’t be trusted.

It’s gone imo. Even if it’s not yet officially gone, it’s gone.

Edited 6 hours ago6 hr by JabbaNoBargain

Two words describe the Duck/Beaver relationship. Atticus Sappington.

OK. I'll throw in my 2 cents.

Keep the game.

We play a G5 team every year, let it be Beavis. Saves travel costs. Lots of folks want to watch and it will be a cheap ticket.

Lastly, we want to maintain the appearance of equality and working with little brother so Oregon legislature stays out of our business. We don't want to have to make a payment like ucla.

48 minutes ago, DanLduck said:

We play a G5 team every year, let it be Beavis. Saves travel costs. Lots of folks want to watch and it will be a cheap ticket.

Lastly, we want to maintain the appearance of equality and working with little brother so Oregon legislature stays out of our business. We don't want to have to make a payment like ucla.

These are both VERY good points. We do need to skip playing FCS teams, and OSU is now no different than playing Utah State, Colorado State, etc. for non-conference. Fine...

I would like all the Civil War games to remain at Autzen, but our UO administrators are weak. They feel sorry for Beavis, and feel they must "help" Oregon State, by scheduling at Reser.

Even after taking a disproportionate Pac-12 revenue share for decades, and stealing 30 million from Oregon in the lawsuit...Beavis STILL needs help?

Personally, I have no interest in pretending it is a rivalry game.

If it was the first game of the season, I would attend, just to see how our team looks. I enjoyed the rivalry for what it was…an opportunity to kick around some rodents.

I also want to add, it won't bother me if the game is not close any more. As a life long Duck, if we put up 60+ every game, fine. Awesome.

Games with tOSU, UM, PSU, etc can be close. Blow out the Beavers. The more the merrier.

They can be reminded every year of who and what they really are, 2nd class

Beaver fans are hilarious. They have zero leverage in this and we graciously gave them a guaranteed sellout every other year, but that’s not good enough for them.

17 minutes ago, Charles Fischer said:

Beaver fans are hilarious. They have zero leverage in this and we graciously gave them a guaranteed sellout every other year, but that’s not good enough for them.

Very professional declaration/press release from the entity representing both fan bases.

Case closed.

Edited 2 hours ago2 hr by JabbaNoBargain

8 hours ago, NJDuck said:

Break, yes, but forever gone, I’m afraid not.

Oregon and Oregon State set to continue football rivalry through at least 2032

Next season will mark the first time Oregon and Oregon State will not face each other in football in more than 80 years.

But a multi-year agreement to restore the rivalry starting in 2027, as reported by The Oregonian/OregonLive last week, would keep the series alive through 2032, according to a spokesperson for Oregon athletics.

oregonlive

Oregon and Oregon State set to continue football rivalry...

The Beavers and Ducks will not meet in 2026 for the first time since World War II.

Why Do Some People Want To Get Rid Of The Oregon Oregon State Rivalry

Has this rivalry lost its spark?

Interesting, thanks for sharing!

7 hours ago, Smith72 said:

Good post Darren, I'm with you! If Strength of Schedule is truly meaningful someday, playing Oregon State will not help us. Until then it will be fun to pound on the Beavers every game we play against them.

I here ya. But, yeah, I'd like to see us play other teams.

5 hours ago, MicroBurst61 said:

I believe the B1G is moving to a model of NO non-conference games being any teams not in the P4 (maybe group of 6) tier of football. In addition I think we will look forward to more early season "high ranked" team matchups (ie: Ohio St / Texas this year) as part of the two NFL-Lite leagues non-conference schedules. Every B1G team will schedule "cellar dwellers" from these leagues as "tune-up games", kinda like Oregon frequently used Portland St and Fresno St. as tuneups games in the recent past. ORST will just become our one tune-up game from here on out.

Being an Oregon Ducks fan I have no real problem with keeping the "rivalry?" alive AND also let lil bro be our sparring partner before we getting to the meat of our schedule each year. HOWever I can't speak to any diehard Beavus fans who gets to look forward to 25-35 points beatdowns, year in and year out, into the foreseeable future.

In the end, money will dictate how it all plays out. But as always, GO DUCKS!⁷

25-35 point beatdowns if they're lucky. Might see an Oklahoma Statle like beat down. Oooooh those OSUs!

5 hours ago, Steven A said:

Thanks for your thoughts, Darren.

First off, "while the Beavers got picked last" is a bit misleading. They DIDN'T get picked at all, unless you include picking the pocket of the "true" Pac 12 to the tune of millions.

Second, I would like to see the game continue:

1) Like JJ mentions a 2 for 1 would be nice. However, I would be ok with an even split between stadiums. Playing a lower division team in Reser give the Ducks a true road atmosphere experience.

2) It is a pay-check game without having to pay.

Getting picked last was more metaphorical, but if they had to get picked, it would have been tied for "last" with WSU. Joining the new Pac-12 is certainly being picked last, in spirit.

True, that would a definite road experience.

3 hours ago, DanLduck said:

OK. I'll throw in my 2 cents.

Keep the game.

We play a G5 team every year, let it be Beavis. Saves travel costs. Lots of folks want to watch and it will be a cheap ticket.

Lastly, we want to maintain the appearance of equality and working with little brother so Oregon legislature stays out of our business. We don't want to have to make a payment like ucla.

Ah yes, the oregon legislature. Forgot about that, good point.

The Beavs are now basically the equivalent of playing PSU... and no insult to PSU intended.

Everything has changed so much that, frankly, the only reason I can see the game regularly continuing is if it's totally to the benefit of OBD.