'Today's announcement is not only right but is a long time coming, and I wish to thank former Duck great Dennis Dixon for raising the question and being the catalyst for change,' said Oregon Director of Athletics Rob Mullens. The schools made the decision following mutual discussions as well as conversations with university officials and input from current and former student-athletes from both schools. The University of Oregon and Oregon State University Departments of Athletics have mutually agreed to no longer refer to Oregon-Oregon State rivalry games as the 'Civil War.' This decision is effective immediately and includes all athletic competitions in the 2020-21 academic year and in the years ahead.
