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Phil Knight attends Oregon game as his recent donations draw attention
Nike co-founder Phil Knight, 88, attended the Oregon Ducks’ game against UCLA in Eugene on Saturday.
He used a cane to enter Autzen Stadium, and footage of his arrival led some fans to comment on his appearance and express concern.
UCLA won the game 17-15.
Knight is a University of Oregon alumnus and a major donor to the university.
In September, he gave $1 billion to create a new engineering school on the Eugene campus.
Last month, Knight and his wife, Penny, committed $1.1 billion to support a women’s health hospital and expand heart care and research in Oregon.
The donations will fund major university and health care projects, but no further next steps are stated.
Phil Knight attended Oregon’s game against UCLA at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday.
The 88-year-old Nike co-founder used a cane to enter the stadium, drawing concern from some Oregon fans.
UCLA beat Oregon 17-15, despite an injury to Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava.
Knight made a $1 billion donation in September to create the Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact at the University of Oregon.
Knight and his wife, Penny, also committed $1.1 billion to Providence St. Vincent Medical Center and the Providence Heart Institute last month.
- Who
- Phil Knight, Nike co-founder and University of Oregon donor.
- What
- He attended Oregon’s game against UCLA and was seen using a cane to enter the stadium.
- When
- Saturday; the article was published on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.
- Why
- Not stated.
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The Knights' gift is an opportunity to bring these resources together, expanding access for women across Oregon and creating a strong foundation to bridge care gaps in women's health.
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Knight made a $1 billion donation to create the Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact at the University of Oregon.
Phil and Penny Knight committed $1.1 billion to Providence St. Vincent Medical Center and the Providence Heart Institute.
Knight attended Oregon’s game against UCLA at Autzen Stadium, where UCLA won 17-15.
- Age
- 88
- Game result
- UCLA 17, Oregon 15
- Stadium
- Autzen Stadium, Eugene
- University donation
- $1 billion for the Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact
- Medical donation
- $1.1 billion to Providence St. Vincent Medical Center and the Providence Heart Institute
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