Oregon Ducks wide receiver Bralon Addison (2) returns a punt for a touchdown early in the second half. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks travel to East Lansing, Michigan to do battle with the No. 5 Michigan State Spartans on September 12, 2015. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Charles Nelson (6) misses the catch on a pass intended for him as he his defended by Michigan State Spartans defensive back Demetrious Cox (7). The No. 7 Oregon Ducks travel to East Lansing, Michigan to do battle with the No. 5 Michigan State Spartans on September 12, 2015. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Charles Nelson (6) reaches to catch the ball as Michigan State Spartans defensive back Demetrious Cox (7) goes to defend him. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks travel to East Lansing, Michigan to do battle with the No. 5 Michigan State Spartans on September 12, 2015. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Bralon Addison (2) receives encouragement from his teammates as he makes his way down the field with the ball. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks travel to East Lansing, Michigan to do battle with the No. 5 Michigan State Spartans on September 12, 2015. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Bralon Addison (2) shrugs off the tackle of a Michigan State defender. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks travel to East Lansing, Michigan to do battle with the No. 5 Michigan State Spartans on September 12, 2015. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)
Puddles holds what has be the only praying mantis in attendance. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks travel to East Lansing, Michigan to do battle with the No. 5 Michigan State Spartans on September 12, 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) throws the ball to a teammate as he is pursued by Michigan State Spartans linebacker Riley Bullough (30). The No. 7 Oregon Ducks travel to East Lansing, Michigan to do battle with the No. 5 Michigan State Spartans on September 12, 2015. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)
Michigan State Spartans safety Rj Williamson (26) and his teammate work to bring down Oregon Ducks wide receiver Bralon Addison (2). The No. 7 Oregon Ducks travel to East Lansing, Michigan to do battle with the No. 5 Michigan State Spartans on September 12, 2015. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks safety Tyree Robinson (3) breaks up a pass intended for Spartans tight end Josiah Price (82). The No. 7 Oregon Ducks travel to East Lansing, Michigan to do battle with the No. 5 Michigan State Spartans on September 12, 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks tight end Evan Baylis (81) misses the ball entirely receiving a punt in the 4th. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks travel to East Lansing, Michigan to do battle with the No. 5 Michigan State Spartans on September 12, 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)
In a final effort to win Oregon Ducks quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) punches though the middle and into the end zone. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks travel to East Lansing, Michigan to do battle with the No. 5 Michigan State Spartans on September 12, 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)
Vernon Adams Jr. (3) looks to the score board late in the 4th quarter. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks travel to East Lansing, Michigan to do battle with the No. 5 Michigan State Spartans on September 12, 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Byron Marshall (9) jumps to catch the ball in the end zone over Michigan State Spartans cornerback Arjen Colquhoun (36) but the touchdown was called back. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks travel to East Lansing, Michigan to do battle with the No. 5 Michigan State Spartans on September 12, 2015. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)
Three Michigan State defenders work to bring down Oregon Ducks running back Royce Freeman (21). The No. 7 Oregon Ducks travel to East Lansing, Michigan to do battle with the No. 5 Michigan State Spartans on September 12, 2015. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) dashes down the field for the first down. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks travel to East Lansing, Michigan to do battle with the No. 5 Michigan State Spartans on September 12, 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Byron Marshall (9) blasts down field. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks travel to East Lansing, Michigan to do battle with the No. 5 Michigan State Spartans on September 12, 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Bralon Addison (2) jumps to catch the ball over Michigan State Spartans defensive back Demetrious Cox (7). The No. 7 Oregon Ducks travel to East Lansing, Michigan to do battle with the No. 5 Michigan State Spartans on September 12, 2015. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks defensive back Reggie Daniels (8) brings down Michigan State Spartans tight end Jamal Lyles (11). The No. 7 Oregon Ducks travel to East Lansing, Michigan to do battle with the No. 5 Michigan State Spartans on September 12, 2015. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)
Coach Mark Helfrich and Coach Mark Dantonio shake hands after the thrilling game.The No. 7 Oregon Ducks travel to East Lansing, Michigan to do battle with the No. 5 Michigan State Spartans on September 12, 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)
Vernon Adams Jr. (3) and Connor Cook (18) shake hands after a wild game. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks travel to East Lansing, Michigan to do battle with the No. 5 Michigan State Spartans on September 12, 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) address the media during a post game press confrence. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks travel to East Lansing, Michigan to do battle with the No. 5 Michigan State Spartans on September 12, 2015. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)
What a difference a week makes. Although No. 12 Oregon lost to No. 4 Michigan State in the marquee game of the weekend, the Pac-12 had a much better showing this week than it did in the previous week. Washington State avenged a loss from last year by defeating Rutgers …