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Photos: Oregon Triumphs 61-42 over Eastern Washington in season opener

Cole Elsasser
September 4, 2015
Adam Eberhardt

**Editor’s Note: Each week during football season, we feature an essay from the opponent’s student newspaper on why Oregon will lose. This week’s edition is from Matthew Argillander, a staff writer at The State News.** Michigan State will beat Oregon if it limits mistakes and wins the turnover differential. The Spartans …

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Byron Marshall (9) scores a touch down during the second half of the game. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks open the season in a face-off with Eastern Washington at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on September 5, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks running back Taj Griffin (5) turns the corner. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks open the season in a face-off with Eastern Washington at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on September 5, 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)

Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Simba Webster (22) cuts left in the second half. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks open the season in a face-off with Eastern Washington at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on September 5, 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks running back Tony Brooks-James (20) sprints for the end zone. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks open the season in a face-off with Eastern Washington at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on September 5, 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks running back Kani Benoit (29) and Oregon Ducks quarterback Jeff Lockie (17) run down the field. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks open the season in a face-off with Eastern Washington at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on September 5, 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks safety Juwaan Williams (17) retuning his second half pick. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks open the season in a face-off with Eastern Washington at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on September 5, 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks running back Tony Brooks-James (20) battles for yards. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks open the season in a face-off with Eastern Washington at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on September 5, 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks running back Royce Freeman (21) blows by Eastern Washington Eagles defensive back Cole Karstetter (37). The No. 7 Oregon Ducks open the season in a face-off with Eastern Washington at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on September 5, 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Byron Marshall (9) catches the ball in the end zone. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks open the season in a face-off with Eastern Washington at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on September 5, 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks running back Royce Freeman (21) runs for the end zone. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks open the season in a face-off with Eastern Washington at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on September 5, 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks defensive lineman T.J. Daniel (45) chases Eastern Washington Eagles quarterback Reilly Hennessey (12) The No. 7 Oregon Ducks open the season in a face-off with Eastern Washington at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on September 5, 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)

Oregon mascot Puddles enlightens the crowd during the second half of the game. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks open the season in a face-off with Eastern Washington at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on September 5, 2015. (Natsumi Seki /Emerald)

Oregon Ducks running back Royce Freeman (21) flies over his teammates to score a touchdown in the second half. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks open the season in a face-off with Eastern Washington at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on September 5, 2015. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks linebacker Joe Walker (35) and Oregon Ducks linebacker Rodney Hardrick (48) work together to bring down an Eastern Washington player. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks open the season in a face-off with Eastern Washington at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on September 5, 2015. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (44) reaches to block the pass of Eastern Washington Eagles quarterback Reilly Hennessey (12). The No. 7 Oregon Ducks open the season in a face-off with Eastern Washington at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on September 5, 2015. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks safety Juwaan Williams (17) celebrates after intercepting the ball in the second half. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks open the season in a face-off with Eastern Washington at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on September 5, 2015. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

Oregon defenders work together to bring down Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10). The No. 7 Oregon Ducks open the season in a face-off with Eastern Washington at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on September 5, 2015. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks running back Taj Griffin (5) runs by Eastern Washington Eagles defensive lineman Conner Baumann (46). The No. 7 Oregon Ducks open the season in a face-off with Eastern Washington at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on September 5, 2015. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

Oregon Head Coach Mark Helfrich greets Eastern Washington Head Coach Beau Baldwin at center field after the game. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks open the season in a face-off with Eastern Washington at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on September 5, 2015. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

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Oregon Head Coach Mark Helfrich greets Eastern Washington Head Coach Beau Baldwin at center field after the game. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks open the season in a face-off with Eastern Washington at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on September 5, 2015. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

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