The 1974 Oregon Webfoots football team represented the

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in the

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(Pac-8) during the

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. Led by first-year head coach Don Read, the Ducks compiled a record and were outscored 330 to 116. Home games were played in Eugene at Autzen Stadium. A former head coach at

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, Read had been an Oregon assistant for two years (quarterbacks, receivers); he was promoted in early January, immediately after Dick Enright was fired by athletic director Norv Ritchey. Through , this is the most recent season that Oregon football finished last in conference and is widely considered to be the worst season in program history.

Schedule

Roster

All-conference

One Oregon senior was named to the All-Pac-8 team; safety Steve Donnelly was a repeat selection.

NFL Draft

Two Oregon seniors were selected in the draft; tight end

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(16th) and defensive end

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(262nd); Francis sat out the 1974 season. *

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References

External links

WSU Libraries: Game video
– Washington State at Oregon – November 2, 1974 {{Oregon Ducks football navbox

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Oregon Ducks football seasons

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