“Legendary Ducks Reunited: Will They Ignite a New Era at Oregon’s Spring Game?”

When you think about the Oregon Ducks’ spring football game, it’s clear that this event transcends the gridiron. It’s a vibrant mix of community spirit, nostalgia, and an unyielding love for the game. Every year, fans and families flock to Autzen Stadium not just to witness the action, but also to participate in something much larger. This annual tradition goes beyond just football—it’s an opportunity to support local charity efforts by collecting canned goods for Lane County, while also honoring the greats of the past who helped shape the Ducks’ storied history. This year, on April 26, we’ll see some familiar faces returning to the sidelines as guest coaches, adding layers of excitement and connection to the day. The anticipation is electric—who will step up in the quarterback competition, and how will these matchups unfold? With a Big Ten championship season behind them, the Ducks are gearing up to chase greater glory, starting with a spectacular spring showcase. Want in on all the latest? LEARN MORE.The Ducks are expecting a huge crowd the spring game and curious to see who may have the lead in winning the quarterback position as Dante Moore and Austin Novosad will both get a chance to see what they can do.Excitement is also at a sky-high level with Oregon coming off a Big Ten championship season. Although the Rose Bowl didn’t go as well as one would hope, the Ducks should be contenders once again for the big prize and it all starts with the Spring Game.The Oregon Ducks spring football game has always been much more than football.On one sideline will be former coach Mike Bellotti and former player Christian Gonzalez, who currently plays for the New England Patriots. But the other sideline isn’t exactly hurting for coaching and on-the-field talent.

Contact/Follow @Ducks_Wire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oregon Ducks news, notes, and opinions.Former coach Rich Brooks will join former running back and current Tampa Bay Buccaneer Bucky Irving on the other side. Brooks might have the advantage as it is Rich Brooks Field after all.

A lot of it involves collecting canned food for Lane County, and some of it involves welcoming legends from the past to be guest coaches. This year is no different, as the Ducks announced they will have four legends back inside Autzen Stadium on April 26.