As previously announced, Wayne Tinkle’s Oregon State Beavers squad head to Hawaii for the Diamond Head Classic December 22, 23, and 25 at the University of Hawaii’s SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.

The bracket for the event was revealed on Thursday, with OSU facing the College of Charleston in the first round on December 22 at noon PT. Each team will compete in one game per day, advancing through the bracket over three days for a total of 12 games.

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In 2024, the Oregon State basketball program enters its first season as an affiliate member of the West Coast Conference, alongside fellow Pac-12 castoffs Washington State. Head coach Wayne Tinkle is now in his 11th season leading the program, where he has accumulated a record of 140-177.

College of Charleston has reached the NCAA tournament each of the last two seasons and won back-to-back Colonial Athletic Association titles. The Cougars enter their first season under new head coach Chris Mack in 2024. Last season’s head coach Pat Kelsey was hired by the Louisville Cardinals earlier this spring.

Oregon State’s remaining non-conference games are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

How will the Oregon Ducks fair in their first season in the Big Ten conference? The Ducks have hit the weight room in preparation to play National Championship contenders in the Ohio State Buckeyes, Michigan Wolverines and other elite teams.

The Buckeyes are looking to win their first Big Ten Title since 2020, while Oregon also won it’s last (Pac-12) conference championship in 2020.

The Ducks and Buckeyes each have team total wins set at 10.5 and Ohio State has the best-odds to win the Big Ten Championship game.

However, Oregon is a “best bet” to win the Big Ten Championship game at +250 odds, according to FanDuel. The reasoning? Oregon’s favorable schedule and high-flying passing attack.

As far as tough Big Ten road games go, Ohio State’s slate is tougher than the Ducks, Ohio State plays at Oregon, Penn State and Michigan, while Oregon’s schedule appears slightly easier with home-field advantage vs. the Buckeyes and a tough road matchup at Michigan.

On offense, Oregon welcomes two of the top transfer portal athletes in quarterback Dillon Gabriel and receiver Evan Stewart. Both fill needs for Oregon, who saw quarterback Bo Nix and top-receiver Troy Franklin both drafted to the Denver Broncos on the 2024 NFL Draft.

Gabriel and Stewart have established chemistry this offseason and Stewart says Gabriel is the most-talented quarterback he’s played with.

“I’ve never really had a quarterback of his caliber, I’ll put it that way,” Stewart said. “As in years-wise, him being a senior, and him seeing a lot and playing with a lot of dudes who I’ve heard of and looked up to. It’s definitely a good thing to watch every single day of how he prepares himself and how he handles his business.”

Veteran wide receiver Tez Johnson and tight end Terrance Ferguson add explosiveness to Ducks offensive coordinator Will Stein’s exciting offense.

An exciting roster and innovative coaching staff equals high expectations and “best bets.”

The Big Ten expanded to 18 teams in 2024 – adding Oregon, Washington, USC and UCLA – making it the largest conference in college football. Another change to this season is the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff, opening up competition and creating more meaningful games later in the season.

If Oregon is to win the Big Ten Championship game, the Ducks would get a berth into the College Football Playoff.

The Ducks narrowly missed the CFP in 2023, suffering a loss to the Washington Huskies in the Pac-12 Championship game.

In 2024, expect the unexpected for Oregon’s offense.

“(Will Stein) has some crazy trick plays, always. He’s drawing up on a napkin somewhere in a restaurant,” said tight end Terrance Ferguson to Oregon Ducks SI’s Bri Amaranthus. “Coach Stein’s done a great job of being creative like that. And he really thrives in trying to get the players the ball in space. And I think that’s really the best thing you can do.”

Oregon kicks off the 2024 season vs. Idaho on Aug. 31 in Autzen Stadium (4:30 p.m. PT, Big Ten Network).

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Beer, food and football. There is no better trio and the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium are doing it right this season.

Autzen Stadium just unveiled all of their new concession items and the prices are more than reasonable. You can now enjoy six dollar beers at Burger Stands, the Club Room and the Moshofsky Center. You read that right, just six dollars. The beer will be coming from Hop Valley Brewing Company based in Eugene, Oregon.

Here is a list of all the new, diverse food and drink options as well as their locations:

Calzone – Club Room and Charter Box

Brisket – Section 35, Club Room and Charter Box

Souvenir Popcorn Bucket – All-American Stands

B1G Football Boat – Burger Stands, Chicken Stands and Nacho Nacho

Burger and Brew Special – Burger Stands and Club Room

Marionberry Turnover – Mighty Oregon Stands

Expanded Snacks and Nuts – all beer locations

Draft Beer Trailer – Mo Plaza

Zen Garden Expansion – north side of Autzen Stadium

Mo’s Clam Chowder – Might Oregon Stands

Prince Pucklers Ice Cream – Club Room, Charter Box and Mighty Oregon Stands

New Smoker – Section 35

Eugene Vegan Hot Dog – All-American Stands

Chicken Bonz – Moshofsky Center

The Oregon faithful can have a mouth-watering meal while watching some even better Big Ten football without breaking the bank. The first opportunity to try out the new and improved concessions will come against Idaho on Aug. 31.

The Ducks are a first-year Big Ten team with a chance to compete for the conference championship right away. Oregon coach Dan Lanning has assembled an enviable roster full of top transfer, experienced veterans and exciting freshmen.

Oregon vs. Idaho will be the first chance to see transfer quarterback Dillon Gabriel in a Duck uniform. In front of the entire team, earlier this summer, Gabriel promised his best version of himself, according to Oregon senior linebacker Jeffrey Bassa.

“(Gabriel) said this recently this past week in front of the whole team; We’re going to get the best version of him.” Bassa told Oregon SI’s Bri Amaranthus. “(He said) I’m here to work now. I’m here to be the greatest. I’m here to help y’all. Y’all are going to get the best version of me.”

Gabriel is a duel-threat quarterback with wealth of starting experience. As starting quarterback for the Oklahoma Sooners last season, the left-handed quarterback threw for 3,660 yards and 42 touchdowns (30 passing and 12 rushing).  

Gabriel is also the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy this season, odds which are boosted by possibly Oregon’s best and deepest receiving corps ever, highlighted by Tez Johnson and transfer Evan Stewart.

… And now, Ducks fans can enjoy the show with some new and exciting concession items.

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