The Oregon Ducks were newcomers to the Big Ten in 2024, yet they left their mark on the conference in more ways than one. The Ducks won the conference in their debut season and spent much of the season ranked as the No. 1 team in the country before ultimately losing in the College Football Playoff to Ohio State.
Buckeyes star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith had plenty of praise for Oregon during Big Ten media days, telling SI's Bri Amaranthus that fans at Eugene's Autzen Stadium certainly made for a difficult playing environment.
