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Peyton Bair, a standout athlete from Mississippi State University, has announced his transfer to the University of Oregon for his senior season. Bair recently celebrated an impressive NCAA Division I decathlon victory, setting a new program record with 8,323 points. His achievements also include winning both the decathlon and heptathlon titles in the same academic year, making him one of the few male athletes to accomplish this feat. Additionally, Bair’s brother is set to join the Oregon football program, further linking the family to Oregon’s athletic legacy.
Eugene, Oregon – Peyton Bair, a standout track and field athlete from Mississippi State University, has announced his transfer to the University of Oregon for his senior season. The Oregon track and field program confirmed the signing of Bair through a post on the social media platform X on July 3, 2025. This decision comes just weeks after Bair celebrated an impressive victory at the NCAA Division I decathlon, which took place on June 12, 2025, in Eugene.
Bair’s performance at the NCAA championships was nothing short of historic. He not only clinched the decathlon title but also set a new program record for Mississippi State with a score of 8,323 points. This achievement ranks as the 14th-highest total in NCAA history and stands as the 10th best in the annals of NCAA championships history. During the decathlon, Bair showcased his versatility and athletic prowess by winning both the 100-meter and 400-meter runs. Additionally, he secured fourth place in the long jump and javelin events and finished fifth in the hurdles.
Before his significant triumph in the outdoor season, Bair also demonstrated his skills at the NCAA indoor championships in March 2025, where he claimed victory in the heptathlon. His impressive feats have made him one of only seven male athletes in NCAA history to secure both the decathlon and heptathlon titles in the same academic year, underscoring his exceptional talent and commitment to the sport.
Bair’s move to Oregon also has a familial component, as his younger brother, Gatlin Bair, has committed to join the Oregon football program in 2026. Gatlin, who is recognized as a five-star wide receiver recruit from Burley High School in Idaho, had initially pledged to Oregon in February 2024. However, he opted to delay his enrollment to 2026 to serve on a mission for the Latter-day Saints before beginning his college football career.
This transfer marks a pivotal step for Peyton Bair as he aims to build upon his already impressive collegiate career at a program renowned for its excellence in track and field. The University of Oregon has a storied legacy in this sport, providing an ideal environment for Bair to further hone his abilities and pursue his aspirations of potentially competing at higher levels, including international events.
As Bair transitions into this new chapter at Oregon, athletes, coaches, and fans alike will undoubtedly be watching to see how he continues to excel and contribute to the Ducks’ track and field program. His remarkable accomplishments thus far lay a strong foundation for what promises to be an exciting senior season ahead.
The landscape of collegiate athletics continues to evolve with such transfers and commitments, highlighting the robust connections between family ties and sports ambitions. Following Bair and his brother’s journeys will be of great interest to both communities in Mississippi and Oregon as well as to fans across the nation.
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