Oregon Ducks Football: A History of Success

The Early Years

The University of Oregon football program began in 1894. The team's first coach was Charles A. Huntington, who led the Ducks to a 4-2 record in their inaugural season. In 1902, the Ducks hired Percy Hobson as their head coach. Hobson led the Ducks to their first Rose Bowl appearance in 1917.

The Len Casanova Era

Len Casanova was the head coach of the Oregon Ducks from 1958 to 1966. Casanova led the Ducks to two Rose Bowl appearances and a National Championship in 1957. Casanova is considered one of the greatest coaches in Oregon football history.

The Rich Brooks Era

Rich Brooks was the head coach of the Oregon Ducks from 1977 to 1994. Brooks led the Ducks to three Rose Bowl appearances and a National Championship in 1994. Brooks is considered one of the greatest coaches in Oregon football history.

The Mike Bellotti Era

Mike Bellotti was the head coach of the Oregon Ducks from 1995 to 2008. Bellotti led the Ducks to five Rose Bowl appearances and a National Championship in 2001. Bellotti is considered one of the greatest coaches in Oregon football history.

The Chip Kelly Era

Chip Kelly was the head coach of the Oregon Ducks from 2009 to 2012. Kelly led the Ducks to two Rose Bowl appearances and a National Championship in 2010. Kelly is considered one of the greatest coaches in Oregon football history.

The Mark Helfrich Era

Mark Helfrich was the head coach of the Oregon Ducks from 2013 to 2016. Helfrich led the Ducks to one Rose Bowl appearance. Helfrich was fired after the 2016 season.

The Willie Taggart Era

Willie Taggart was the head coach of the Oregon Ducks from 2017 to 2018. Taggart led the Ducks to one bowl appearance. Taggart was fired after the 2018 season.

The Mario Cristobal Era

Mario Cristobal is the current head coach of the Oregon Ducks. Cristobal led the Ducks to a Pac-12 Championship in 2020. Cristobal is looking to lead the Ducks to their first National Championship since 2010.

Conclusion

The Oregon Ducks football program has a rich history of success. The Ducks have won three National Championships and have appeared in 14 Rose Bowls. The Ducks are one of the most successful college football programs in the country.