Drake wears Marcus Mariota jersey because Oregon is ranked No. 2

Everyone's favorite front-running rapper, Drake is continuing to show love for only the finest in sports teams by wearing a pair of Oregon #8 jerseys on stage at a recent concert. The same number worn by Heisman hopeful Marcus Mariota.

Everyone's favorite front-running rapper, Drake is continuing to show love for only the finest in sports teams by wearing a pair of Oregon #8 jerseys on stage at a recent concert, the same number worn by Heisman hopeful Marcus Mariota.

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Drake rocking Marcus Mariota jerseys at last nights show. #DrakevsLilWayne #OregonDucks pic.twitter.com/R4xXymxwTZ

— Word On Road (@WordOnRd) September 14, 2014

The Canadian rapper has taken a lot of flack over the years for his love of whichever team seems to be hottest at the moment, but there could be a little more going on in this instance, as Oregon has a jersey to match just about every possible outfit. 

Drake's protege pointed out on Twitter that the rapper was also wearing the coveted Air Jordan "Oregon" V's at the concert.

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Oregon 5s too “@WordOnRd: Drake rocking Marcus Mariota jerseys at last nights show. #DrakevsLilWayne #OregonDucks pic.twitter.com/VkrwoSn6Ah”

— ㅤ (@whereistariq) September 14, 2014

So was Drake's jersey choice more championship chasing, or just a sensible fashion choice? 

- Brendan Maloy