Oregon Ducks Spring Ball 1998: A Night to Remember in Gridiron Glory!

Coming off of yet another elite season, the Oregon Ducks now go into a new 2026 campaign with higher expectations than they've had in quite some time. There's a belief that it is "championship or bust" in Eugene, thanks to the return of guys like Dante Moore, Evan Stewart, Matayo Uiagalelei, A'Mauri Washington, and Teitum Tuioti. Oregon's roster is among the best and most experienced in the nation, and there's a feeling that the '26 season could be special.

While it may be a stretch to say that anything short of a championship will be considered a failure, there are reasons for the Ducks ' fanbase to hold such high hopes. Oregon has been building to the 2026 season for a couple of years now, and with the combination of elite young talent like Jordon Davison, Dakorien Moore, and Brandon Finney, among others, along with the aforementioned veterans, it comes as no surprise that the Ducks are considered among the championship favorites going into spring ball. However, that doesn't mean that there aren't uncertainties heading into the next month of practices.

Whether it be injuries, position battles, new players or coaches — there's still a lot for the Ducks to figure out during the spring before games are played in the fall. With that being said, let's dive into the five biggest storylines surrounding spring practices for the Oregon Ducks. Status of Evan Stewart The presumptive No.

1 wide receiver prior to last season, Evan Stewart's torn patellar tendon, and more specifically his ensuing recovery towards the end of the Ducks' regular season, was a storyline last fall as well. It was for good reason, as the former five-star recruit and Texas A&M standout warmed up for Oregon's first round CFP matchup with James Madison but ultimately didn't play. He didn't play in either of the Ducks' quarterfinal or semifinal games, finishing the season with zero appearances.