Oregon doesn't have the rich tradition that USC and Alabama have. The Ducks don't have a national title to brag about and until last season they didn't have a heisman winner. What Oregon does have is a brand that enamors high school recruits. Colleges across the nation are starting to mimic Oregon's strategy; just look at Baylor and Tennessee.
The Ducks season will start on November 13 and will host Jackson State. Some key games in the early season are against Baylor, Boise State and Alabama. Oregon will also travel to Las Vegas in November to play UNLV at the MGM.