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Five Players to Earn at Least One 2025 Heisman Trophy Vote and Finish Outside Top 10

Let the record books show these players also received ... at least one vote.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 14, 2025

Dan Lanning Has a Simple Two-Word Message for Teams Complaining About CFP Rankings

The Oregon coach doesn't see the College Football Playoff debate as particularly complicated.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 6, 2024

Report: Oregon State's Jonathan Smith Emerges as Top Candidate for Big Ten Job

One agricultural powerhouse may be turning to the boss of another.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 25, 2023

Bill Walton on UCLA to Big Ten: ‘I Hope It Does Not Happen’

The Bruins legend shared his thoughts on the school’s proposed move.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 1, 2022

Report: Phil Knight Has Desired Realignment Outcome for Oregon

The Nike co-founder and Ducks megabooster is reportedly involved in conference discussions.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 5, 2022

Phil Knight, Alan Smolinisky makes $2 billion-plus offer to purchase Blazers from Paul Allen’s trust

Adrian Wojnarowski: Nike founder Phil Knight and Dodgers co-owner Alan Smolinisky have made a $2 billion-plus written offer to purchase the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. Discussions are ongoing with the Paul Allen trust that's ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 2, 2022

Seahawks and Blazers franchises both likely to be sold within a year

Regardless of how involved Allen is, it seems she might not be in charge of these organizations for much longer.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 25, 2022