DuckCast

20/12/2025

The DuckCast is on site at Autzen Stadium. It was a lovely drive down from Portland this morning. Higher clouds are slowly giving way to more mid-level as the next incoming system approaches, however, the saying that "It never rains at Autzen Stadium" will hold true today.

The temperature at kickoff will be a nice 44 degrees. There is a very slight breeze from the southwest and the flags around the stadium are slowly moving. It will be an absolutely amazing day for football here in the southern Willamette Valley. With the playoff era upon us, I'm okay with the idea of a home December game at Autzen. There is no better place for college football than here.

The stadium will be packed as the Ducks and Dukes take the field at 4:30 p.m. If you're here at the stadium, cheer loudly. If you are watching on TV or listening to Jerry and Jorgy, cheer loudly too. Let's get this playoff going in the right direction. Go Ducks!

29/11/2025

The Oregon Ducks have one game left in the regular season. While we used to be ready to head to Eugene or Corvallis tomorrow, with the new conference alignment, our true rival is our new last game. Oregon is in Seattle to take on the University of Washington.

Nothing more needs to be said about this game, so we will get right into the DuckCast.

The temperature at kickoff will be right about 47 degrees. A very light northeast wind will come off of Lake Washington, and won’t make much of an impact. It will be mostly cloudy on Saturday. Any rain will likely hold off until well after the game. It will be a perfect fall day for college football in the Pacific Northwest.

If you are headed to the game or just watching on TV, make sure you wear GREEN. Let’s cheer on the boys to another win and we will see what awaits in the College Football Playoffs. Go Ducks!

P.S. Kenny Wheaton is gonna score.

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22/11/2025

The Oregon Ducks remain home this week as another large matchup looms. The University of Southern California comes to Autzen in a pivotal Big Ten contest that has major playoff implications.

Oregon took care of Minnesota last weekend. The Golden Gophers were a good warm up for a team from Los Angeles that is starting to remind college football fans of past Trojan strength. USC will be looking to upset the Ducks, but Oregon will be ready. Some are calling it a rivalry, and I think it is. Oregon fights for recruits in USC’s backyard and the Trojans have stolen a lot of talent from Oregon over the years.

These two teams respect each other, but that is as far as it goes. Onto the DuckCast and what will happen weather-wise at Autzen.
We have entered the foggy season in the southern Willamette Valley. Fog forms early and burns off late. Temperatures don’t usually move all that much. On Saturday, fog will form and it will be slow to burn off. Above the fog, partly cloudy skies will be the call. The temperature at kickoff will be in the upper 40s. A very light wind won’t move the fog around very much and shouldn’t really make it feel colder. The temperature will rise only a few degrees during the game. If you are headed to the game, make sure to wear BLACK. Let’s cheer on the boys to a BIG WIN. Go Ducks!

Bonus DuckCast: College Gameday on the quad.

The temperature on campus for the start of ESPN’s College Gameday will be a few degrees above freezing. It will be downright cold when the show goes live at 6 a.m. It will be foggy around campus, adding to the magic that is one of the best campuses in the world. Oregon fans will show up, there is no doubt about that. I can’t wait to see what happens on TV and on the quad. Go Ducks!

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14/11/2025

The Oregon Ducks welcome the Golden Gophers of Minnesota to Autzen this afternoon. The forecast has been wild all week. It started out with a complete downpour and washout of a game to now looking perfect for a game in Eugene.

Last week in Iowa was one for the history books. Oregon adapted to the conditions and took care of business. Minnesota Coach PJ Fleck would've done well there with all the boat rowing he does.

At kickoff, the temperature will be in the mid 50s with a very light wind. The rain will hold off until after the game and it will feel like fall in the Willamette Valley. If you are going to the game, make sure to wear GREEN. Let's cheer on the boys to another BIG win. Go Ducks!

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08/11/2025

This is one of the most challenging forecasts the DuckCast has ever had. The first big winter-like storm is taking shape over the state of Iowa as we speak. Temperatures have fallen into the upper 30s and will continue to fall throughout the game. Winds have switched from the east and are now coming from the north. Winds will be sustained 15-20 mph, with gusts in the upper 20s.

It has been raining on and off in Iowa City, and there is a chance that rain turns to snow later this afternoon. It's truly BIG TEN Football weather. We're lucky we don't see more of it in Eugene.

If you watching the game on CBS or at Kinnick Stadium, make sure to wear GREEN. If you are at the game, make sure to wave at the kids at Iowa Children's Hospital, one of the coolest college football traditions. Let's cheer on the boys to another win. Go Ducks!

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25/10/2025

The Oregon Ducks return to Autzen Stadium on Saturday. Following a dominating win at Rutgers, Oregon will look to continue their winning ways. The Wisconsin Badgers come calling on what will be a very stormy day in the southern Willamette Valley.

Let's jump right into the DuckCast. It will be a wet, wild, and windy afternoon and evening in Eugene. The temperature at kickoff will be right about 54 degrees. The temp will hold steady for most of the day. The big story will be the wind and rain. While it never rains at Autzen Stadium, it can really pour. Winds will be out of the southwest at about 25 mph, with gusts approaching 40 mph. The wind will swirl around the inside of the stadium. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms especially in the afternoon. Rain amounts will approach roughly half an inch. If you're going to the game, wear Tie-Dye and try to stay dry. Let's cheer on the boys to another BIG victory. Go Ducks!

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18/10/2025

The Ducks look to get back to winning this weekend as they make the longest trip of the year. Raise your hand if going to New Jersey sounds like fun after a loss...Yeah I didn't think so. The Ducks travel to take on a Rutgers team that is the perfect medicine to get Oregon back on top.

The weather in Piscataway will be perfect for college football. The temperature at kickoff will be right about 60 degrees and will slowly fall into the mid 50s by the time the game is over. A slight southerly wind won't make much of a difference. Partly cloudy skies will be the call as Oregon matches up against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. If you going to the game or just watching from home, make sure to wear GREEN. Let's cheer on the boys to a rebound win. Go Ducks!

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11/10/2025

The Oregon Ducks return to the field following a much needed bye week. Following an overtime win at Penn State, the Ducks took the week to regroup and get healthy as the BIG TEN schedule settles in and good opponents come calling. A very talented Indiana team comes to Autzen with the hopes of playing a spoiler, however, they haven't played in front of an Autzen crowd that is hungry for a big win.

The weather on Saturday will be classic fall for the Pacific Northwest. While it never rains at Autzen Stadium, there will be plenty of liquid sunshine as kickoff approaches. One good thing is that any rain that does fall should be light. Forecast models say about a tenth of an inch should fall between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The temperature at kickoff will be right about 60 degrees. A southerly wind around 7 mph will make it feel a bit crisp. Winds from the south don't really swirl around the inside of the stadium, so it shouldn't have much effect on the ball. If you're going to the game, make sure to wear YELLOW. Let's cheer on the boys to another big win. Go Ducks!

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26/09/2025

It is the game everyone has had circled on the calendar since the schedule was released. Its a rematch of the Big Ten title game last year in which Oregon walked away with the trophy. The Oregon Ducks will head to State College, Pennsylvania to take on Penn State and the infamous "White Out." I have no doubt that Beaver Stadium will be an electric atmosphere, but Oregon plays in a stadium that easily rivals that. The Ducks go in as the underdog, but Coach Lanning will have the boys ready to go.

Weatherwise, Penn State is a meteorology powerhouse. Its one of the big weather schools in the country. Since we are talking about weather, lets look at the game. Penn State might need some weather help to beat Oregon. At kickoff, the temperature will be in the upper 60s. A very light wind will make it feel perfect for an evening contest. Mostly cloudy skies will be the call. A weak area of low pressure will be making its way northeastward. Forecast models say there is a very slight chance of a light shower around kickoff. My gut says no rain, but we will wait and see. I will update this forecast if needed. If you going to game, enjoy it and soak up the atmosphere. Make sure to wear GREEN. Let's cheer on the boys to another BIG win. Go Ducks!

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20/09/2025

It is the game that determines the right to live in the state of Oregon. The Ducks and Beavers will meet for one more time at Autzen on Saturday. There are reports that the series will resume in 2027 and I for one, hope that is the case. Oregon returns home following a big win on the banks of Lake Michigan. Coach Lanning said the team had some work to do and from everything the DuckCast has heard, the team took care of it this week.

The weather on Saturday will be perfect. Sunny skies will dominate the Willamette Valley. The temperature at kickoff will be in the lower 70s and will climb toward 80 during the game. A light west wind will make it feel amazing in the sunshine at Autzen. If you are going to the game, make sure to wear BLACK. Let's cheer on the boys to another win and get ready for a huge game next weekend.

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13/09/2025

The Oregon Ducks head on the road for the first time this season and will head to the Windy City and the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan to take on Northwestern. The Wildcats are building a new stadium, but everyone says the temporary location on the shore of Lake Michigan might be the most beautiful setting for a stadium in all of college football. Oregon is coming off a dominating win over Oklahoma State and now begin Big Ten play.

The weather on Saturday will be something that is more Eugene than anything else. A cold front is scheduled to move through the region Saturday morning. Weather models say that there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms from about 10 a.m. central through about 2 p.m. central. Winds will be gusting out of the south between 15 and 20 mph through the day. The temperature at kickoff will hover in the low 70s. Forecast models say about a quarter of an inch of rain could fall during the game. If you are at the game or just watching, make sure to wear GREEN. Let's cheer on the boys to another BIG win and let's keep this season going. Go Ducks!

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06/09/2025

The Oregon Ducks remain home following an impressive win last weekend against Montana State. Saturday is another chance to go 1-0. My one takeaway from the game last Saturday…Oregon is very good.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys come calling to Autzen Stadium on Saturday. Coach MIke Gundy, who is now 58, will come to Eugene with a second string qb leading the Cowboys down those east tunnels.

The weather for Saturday’s contest is a bit tricky. Most weather models say no to any sort of precipitation, while others say there is a very slight chance of seeing some thunderstorms in the area. Here at the DuckCast, we will continue to monitor the conditions and make any changes needed. Here is what we think for tomorrow. The temperature at kickoff will be in the low 70s under mostly cloudy skies. It might be a bit on the humid side, by Oregon standards. A very light westerly wind will make it feel a little more comfortable. If there is a thunderstorm around the stadium, make sure to know where to go if they have to clear the stands. Knowing your quickest route to safety is always something someone should know. Take a second to locate the quickest exit to the concourse should you need it.

If you are going to the game, make sure to wear GREEN and cheer on the boys to another win. This magical season is just starting and I can’t wait to see what happens. Go Ducks!

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