SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — When it came to first impressions, Bucky Irving made quite a few memorable ones with the Oregon football team. In the two years since, he's forged bonds of brotherhood that have only further endeared the UO running back to his teammates.
Irving joined the Ducks in 2022 after spending one year at Minnesota. His talent and competitiveness were immediately apparent to his new teammates.
Monday's Fiesta Bowl will bring Irving's two-year Oregon career to a close, after two 1,000-yard rushing seasons. But Irving's teammates will remember him for much more than his production on the field.