CBSSports' Cody Nagel recently ranked colleges based on their 2025-2026 success in the athletics department.The Ducks hold the No. 18-ranked athletics program across six marquee sports, which include football, men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, and volleyball, per CBS Sports. Here is how the 2025-2026 season went for each of the Ducks' athletic programs.FootballOregon quarterback Dante Moore dances to the song “Shout” during a timeout at Autzen. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectCollege football is arguably the sport with the best finish for Oregon, as they finished in the semis of the college football playoff and fell short to the later-crowned college football champions, the Indiana Hoosiers. This team fought all season long and only lost a total of two games, with both losses coming against the Hoosiers. The Ducks also defeated some tough teams, including the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the JMU Dukes in the CFP.BaseballOregon baseball coach Mark Wasikowski before the game against Cal Poly at PK Park. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectThe college baseball season is officially over, and while things didn't end the way that the Ducks would have wanted, they still finished inside the top 16 after falling short in the Super Regionals against the Texas Longhorns. The Ducks finished the season with a 43-18 record and were a contributing factor to a higher ranking, although an Omaha appearance could have helped the Ducks finish higher on the list.Men's BasketballAn injured Nate Bittle, center, joins his Oregon teammates before the game against Michigan Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectThe men's basketball season was arguably the most disappointing season for any of the teams on this list, as they failed to make March Madness. They finished with a record under .500 as the team only won 12 games last season. This includes a 5-15 record in the Big Ten. The Ducks will hope for a better finish next season, as this team hurt the ranking more than anything.Women's BasketballOregon coach Kelly Graves calls to his team during the first half against Utah.
Oregon Ducks Earn Surprising Athletic Department Ranking
CBSSports' Cody Nagel recently ranked colleges based on their 2025-2026 success in the athletics department. The Ducks hold the No. 18-ranked athletics program






