Author: Pacific Playbook

There’s no sugarcoating it—the Ducks are in trouble. But the season isn’t over yet. On February 2, 2025, the No. 16 Oregon Ducks suffered a stunning 77-71 home loss to unranked Nebraska, a team that entered the game No. 14 in the Big Ten standings. The loss not only marked a missed opportunity but also…

The Oregon Ducks basketball season is at a crossroads after suffering a brutal 78-52 loss to the unranked UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion on January 30th. Ranked No. 16 heading into the matchup, Oregon was expected to bounce back after a heartbreaking buzzer-beater loss to UCLA earlier in the season. Instead, the Ducks were dismantled…

PORTLAND, Ore. — On January 29, 2025 The Portland Trail Blazers saw their four-game winning streak come to an end Sunday night with a 118-108 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, but they rebounded with a strong 125-112 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday at the Moda Center. Thunder Overpower Blazers The Blazers kept…

MINNEAPOLIS—The No. 15 Oregon Ducks men’s basketball team suffered a tough road loss Saturday, falling to the Minnesota Golden Gophers 77-69 at Williams Arena. Despite staying competitive deep into the second half, the Ducks couldn’t close the game, as Minnesota went on a late run to pull off the upset. Oregon (16-4, 7-3 Big Ten)…

The Portland Trail Blazers, despite sitting at 13th in the Western Conference with a 17-28 record, have shown a glimmer of hope by winning four straight games for the first time since October 2022. This recent stretch of success highlights the potential of a team that has struggled in recent seasons but might be finding…

On Tuesday, January 21st, the No. 15 ranked Oregon Ducks secured a hard-fought 82-71 victory over their archrival, the Washington Huskies, at Matthew Knight Arena. While the final score suggests a comfortable win, this game was anything but easy. In true rivalry fashion, the contest was a back-and-forth battle, complete with 18 lead changes and…

Introduction On January 20, 2025, the Ohio State Buckeyes claimed their first College Football Playoff National Championship in a decade, defeating Notre Dame 34-23. The thrilling matchup in Atlanta showcased two powerhouse programs and delivered an unforgettable conclusion to the college football season. Despite early struggles, Ohio State demonstrated resilience and firepower, overcoming adversity to…

The 2024 NFL season marked a significant turning point for the Seattle Seahawks—a team transitioning from the Pete Carroll era to a new chapter under first-year head coach Mike Macdonald. The Seahawks ended the season with a 10-7 record, the best finish for a rookie head coach in franchise history. However, despite this impressive milestone,…

EUGENE, OR – January 18th, 2025 The Oregon Ducks, ranked No. 13 in the nation, hosted the No. 17 Purdue Boilermakers at Matthew Knight Arena on Saturday night in what promised to be a thrilling Big Ten matchup. Despite a strong first-half performance and notable individual efforts, the Ducks fell short, losing 65-58 to a…

The Oregon Ducks basketball team has been making waves in the Big Ten, showcasing grit, determination, and team chemistry during a challenging road trip to the East. After traveling to Columbus, Ohio, on January 9th, the Ducks emerged victorious in a nail-biting 73-71 win against Ohio State. They followed that up with another thriller in…