Oregon Ducks football faces new challenges in 2024 as they transition to the Big Ten Conference, leading to significantly increased travel distances for games, with the longest trip being to Ann Arbor, Michigan, approximately 4,800 miles roundtrip.

By the Numbers
  • In 2023, Oregon traveled approximately 8,500 miles roundtrip for five away games, averaging 1,600 miles per trip.
  • In 2024, the Ducks are projected to fly over 15,000 miles roundtrip, averaging about 3,000 miles per trip.
  • The longest trip in 2024 will be to Ann Arbor, Michigan, totaling about 4,800 miles roundtrip.
Yes, But

The increased travel distance in 2024 poses logistical challenges and potential physical impacts on the players, including fatigue and dehydration.

What's Next

With the transition to the Big Ten and the significant increase in travel, the Oregon Ducks will need to carefully manage logistics, player health, and performance to ensure a seamless transition and maintain competitiveness in the 2024 season.

Bottom Line

Despite the challenges posed by increased travel distances, the Oregon Ducks' resources and management under Dan Lanning should help them adapt effectively and overcome these obstacles in the upcoming season.