AP Top 25 Poll

#8 Oregon Ducks

2023

Overall Record

11-2

Last Game

vs Washington L 31-34

Conference Record

8-2

Next Game

@Liberty 01/01/2024

Oregon coach Dan Lanning calls out during the second half of the team's Pac-12 championship NCAA college football game against Washington on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Pac-12 Signing Day: Oregon lands top-five class as it prepares to head to Big Ten

Oregon put together the kind of class that should help the Ducks compete in their new home as they move from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten.

FILE - Clemson safety Andrew Mukuba plays against Syracuse during an NCAA college football game Oct. 22, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. Former Clemson safety Mukuba has announced he is transferring to Texas, his hometown school. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)

Clemson S Mukuba transfers home to Texas; QB Dante Moore chooses Oregon after freshman year at UCLA

FILE - Oregon State linebacker Andrew Chatfield Jr., left, pulls down Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the second half of an NCAA college football game in this file photograph taken Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. Deion Sanders is accomplishing what he pledged to do by overhauling his offensive line to better protect his often-hit quarterback son. The Colorado coach reached into the transfer portal and brought in linemen from the University of Houston, Connecticut, Indiana and UTEP. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Deion Sanders is luring linemen to Colorado to protect QB son. Now, those blockers need to jell.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) holds up the most valuable player trophy after the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Georgia in Atlanta, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Alabama’s Milroe, Georgia’s Beck and Oregon’s Gabriel will head into 2024 with Heisman Trophy hype

FILE - Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) scrambles during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Kansas, Oct. 28, 2023 in Lawrence, Kan. Gabriel was selected to the The Associated Press Big 12 first team. (AP Photo/Colin E Braley, File)

Former Oklahoma, UCF quarterback Dillion Gabriel announces transfer to Oregon for 6th season

Today in Sports - Alex Ovechkin becomes third player in NHL history to score 800 goals

Today in Sports, December 13 - Alex Ovechkin becomes third player in NHL history to score 800 goals

Heisman Trophy finalists, from left, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., Oregon quarterback Bo Nix and Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. pose for a photo with the Heisman Trophy, Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, in New York. The Heisman Trophy will be announced Saturday, Dec. 9. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

This year’s Heisman finalists are an ode to college football’s portal/NIL era with 3 transfer QBs

This year’s Heisman Trophy ceremony is an ode to the new era of college sports, transformed by the transfer portal and NIL.

FILE - Oregon quarterback Bo Nix looks to pass against Washington during the first half of the Pac-12 championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker, File)

Oregon’s Bo Nix, UCLA’s Laiatu Latu headline AP All-Pac-12 honors

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix is The Associated Press Pac-12 offensive player of the year and UCLA’s Laiatu Latu is the defensive player of the year.

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 8 - 14

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 8 - 14, Take 2

FILE - LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws a passduring the first half of an NCAA college football game, against Alabama Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

Heisman finalists: LSU QB Daniels, Oregon QB Nix, Washington QB Penix Jr., Ohio St WR Harrison Jr.

LSU’s Jayden Daniels, Oregon’s Bo Nix and Washington’s Michael Penix Jr., transfer quarterbacks who have all played at least five college seasons, and Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy.

Washington coach Kalen DeBoer celebrates with the trophy after the team's win over Oregon in the Pac-12 championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Pac-12 as we’ve known it says farewell with return to playoff, 8 total teams going bowling

The Pac-12 is returning to the College Football Playoff for the first time in seven years, has another school as part of the New Year’s Six and will send a total of eight teams to bowls in the last year with its current membership.

Liberty coach Jamey Chadwell celebrates with players after a win over New Mexico State in the Conference USA championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Lynchburg, Va. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)

Undefeated No. 18 Liberty faces No. 8 Oregon in the Fiesta Bowl

No. 8 Oregon will face No. 18 Liberty in the New Year’s Day Fiesta Bowl. The Flames completed an undefeated season by beating New Mexico State in the Conference USA title game and are in a New Year’s Six bowl game for the first time since moving up to Division I in 2018.

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix looks to pass against Washington during the first half of the Pac-12 championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

No. 18 Liberty takes undefeated season into Fiesta Bowl against No. 8 Oregon

Liberty’s undefeated season will take the Flames to the Fiesta Bowl to face Oregon. Liberty will play in a bowl game for the fifth straight season, but first under coach Jamey Chadwell.

An Oregon fan waves a sign noting the final game of the Pac-12 Conference, during the second half of the Pac-12 championship NCAA college football game between Washington and Oregon on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Pac-12 ends on a high note, but the future is much more daunting for 2 remaining schools

George Kliavkoff followed the custom for a conference commissioner and handed the Pac-12 Championship trophy to Washington coach Kalen DeBoer.

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix looks to pass against Washington during the first half of the Pac-12 championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix dejected after loss in Pac-12 championship, mum on status for bowl game

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix couldn’t move, sitting in shock, slumped in distraught for several minutes with a towel over his head after his Ducks lost 34-31 to Washington in the Pac 12 Championship on Friday.

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looks to pass against Oregon during the first half of the Pac-12 championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

No. 3 Washington beats No. 5 Oregon 34-31 in Pac-12 finale to wrap up playoff spot

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Michael Penix Jr. passed for 319 yards and a touchdown, Dillon Johnson ran for 152 yards and two TDs and No. 3 Washington wrapped up a spot in the College Football Playoff, beating No. 5 Oregon 34-31 on Friday night in the Pac-12 Championship.

Washington running back Dillon Johnson holds the trophy after Washington defeated Oregon in the Pac-12 championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

No. 3 Washington rallies to beat No. 5 Oregon 34-31 and secure playoff spot

Michael Penix Jr. passed for 319 yards and a touchdown, Dillon Johnson ran for 152 yards and two TDs and No. 3 Washington wrapped up a spot in the College Football Playoff, beating No. 5 Oregon 34-31 on Friday night in the Pac-12 Championship.

Oregon wide receiver Troy Franklin (11) carries a reception for a touchdown against Oregon State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Mark Ylen)

Strong final kick for Pac-12 as Oregon and Washington meet for potential playoff spot

The Pac-12 Conference is having a heck of a final kick. No. 3 Washington and No. 5 Oregon are two of the four conference teams ranked in the AP Top 25.

Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze rushes for a first down as quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) looks on as Washington State defensive back Jamorri Colson (29) tries to make a tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Playoff spot on the line when Oregon and Washington meet in Pac-12 Championship

No. 5 Oregon plays No. 3 Washington in the Pac-12 Championship in Las Vegas on Friday night. The winner likely secures a spot in the College Football Playoff.

Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze (1) runs in a touchdown in front of Washington State defensive back Sam Lockett III (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game ,Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Michael Penix Jr. and No. 3 Washington need the offense to start clicking again against No. 5 Oregon

Rome Odunze can see not all is right with the offense for No. 3 Washington. It hasn’t looked quite right since Odunze caught the winning touchdown to beat Oregon back in October.

Washington's Grady Gross is carried off the field after kicking the winning field goal against Washington State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Seattle. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times via AP)

AP Top 25: No. 3 Washington, No. 5 Oregon move up, give Pac-12 2 in top 5 for 1st time since 2016

No. 3 Washington, No. 4 Florida State and No. 5 Oregon all moved up a spot in The Associated Press college football poll to give the Pac-12 two top-five teams for the first time since the final ranking of the 2016 season.

Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer, right facing, lifts the Apple Cup trophy after a win over Washington State in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

No. 4 Washington finishes perfect regular season with 24-21 win over Washington State in Apple Cup

Grady Gross made a 42-yard field goal on the final play, Rome Odunze caught two touchdown passes from Michael Penix Jr. and No. 4 Washington beat Washington State 24-21 in the Apple Cup for an undefeated regular season.

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Mark Ylen)

Oregon defeats Oregon State 31-7 for a spot in the Pac-12 title game as rivalry ends for now

Bo Nix threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, securing No. 6 Oregon a spot in the Pac-12 championship game with a 31-7 victory over No. 15 Oregon State in the final scheduled matchup between the in-state rivals.

Oregon running back Bucky Irving, top, is hoisted by Oregon offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Mark Ylen)

Bo Nix leads No. 6 Oregon past No. 15 Oregon State in rivalry finale, into Pac-12 title game

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Bo Nix threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, securing No. 6 Oregon a spot in the Pac-12 championship game with a 31-7 victory Friday night over No. 15 Oregon State in the final scheduled matchup between the in-state rivals.

Oregon State running back Damien Martinez, center, celebrates his touchdown with offensive linemen Tanner Miller, left, and Jake Levengood, while Washington cornerback Dominique Hampton, right, walks away during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Mark Ylen)

No. 6 Oregon can secure a Pac-12 title game berth against rivals Oregon State

Oregon and Oregon State have met 127 times in the fourth-most contested rivalry in the nation. But Friday’s game at Autzen Stadium could be the last for the foreseeable future.

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) celebrates a touchdown against Arizona State during the first half on an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

No. 6 Oregon aims for Pac-12 title, and perhaps more, but No. 15 Oregon State comes to town

Oregon will clinch a spot in the Pac-12 championship game with a victory over the rival Beavers. They’ll face No. 4 Washington, a team that defeated the Ducks 36-33 earlier this season.

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) celebrates a touchdown against Arizona State during the first half on an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

No. 6 Oregon aiming for CFP spot against No. 15 Oregon State in Civil War

The final Pac-12 version of the Civil War will play a role in which team plays No. 4 Washington in the Pac-12 championship game. Win and the Ducks are in.

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) celebrates a touchdown against Arizona State during the first half on an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Nix throws for 404 yards, 6 TDs as No. 6 Oregon rolls to 49-13 win over Arizona State

Bo Nix threw for 404 yards and a career-high six touchdowns, Patrick Herbert and Troy Franklin both caught two touchdown passes and No. 6 Oregon rolled to a 49-13 win over Arizona State.

A fan holds up a sign about the Pac-12 Conference during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Oregon State and Washington Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Mark Ylen)

A look at the final drive for Pac-12 football through the eyes of fans, coaches, players

The final football season for the Pac-12 with its current membership is coming to a thrilling conclusion. The conference wrapped up regular-season play on Saturday.

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws against Souther California during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)

Arizona State’s Dillingham helped build Oregon QB Bo Nix and now must try to stop him

Oregon’s Bo Nix has become one of the best quarterbacks in the country this season and has legitimate Heisman Trophy aspirations after leading the nation’s most prolific offense.

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix throws a pass against Southern California during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)

No. 6 Oregon tries to stay in Pac-12, CFP hunt with win over Arizona State

No. 6 Oregon tries to keep its Pac-12 Championship Game and College Football Playoff hopes alive with a win against Arizona State on Saturday.

Southern California coach Lincoln Riley and quarterback Caleb Williams (13) confer during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Southern California on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)

Bruins, Trojans seek consolation in disappointing seasons with rivalry win

The Southern California Trojans host the UCLA Bruins on Saturday with possession of the Victory Bell at stake in the 93rd edition of the crosstown showdown.

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) scrambles as he is pursued by Southern California defensive end Solomon Byrd (51) and defensive lineman Bear Alexander (90) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)

No. 5 Washington can secure spot in Pac-12 title game with win over No. 10 Oregon State

No. 5 Washington can clinch a spot in the Pac-12 title game with a win over No. 10 Oregon State this weekend.

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix throws a pass against Southern California during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)

Nix has 4 TDs and No. 6 Ducks get closer to the Pac-12 title game with 36-27 win over USC

Bo Nix threw for 412 yards and four touchdowns and No. 6 Oregon held off a late USC rally for a 36-27 victory on Saturday night, effectively eliminating the Trojans from contention for the Pac-12 championship game.

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) dodges California linebacker Blake Antzoulatos (32) during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

USC and Caleb Williams will try to rebound against No. 6 Oregon and Bo Nix

USC has fallen out of the AP’s Top 25 for the first time in coach Lincoln Riley’s tenure after a 52-42 loss to No. 5 Washington.