Fresh off their victory against Arkansas State, the Ducks looked unstoppable during the first half of their game against Fresno State. By the fourth quarter, Oregon had effectively shut down the Bulldogs’ offensive game en route to a 42-25 Ducks victory.
The student section in Autzen stadium came well-prepared for late summer weather, which saw a high of 72 degrees in Eugene. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
An Oregon player heads onto the field at the start of Saturday’s game against the Fresno State Bulldogs. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
A new game means another unique uniform combination for Oregon players. The Ducks donned a carbon-version of their chrome helmets matched with yellow jerseys & grey pants. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon players bring down a Bulldog, as the Ducks defense shut down the Fresno State offense in the first half. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Chip Kelly oversees the Ducks’ commanding offense against Fresno State, as Oregon closes the first half with a 35-6 lead. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon fans waited eagerly near the end of the Autzen’s West tunnel in hopes of meeting their favored Ducks. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Quarterback Marcus Mariota charges into the end zone during the second quarter in a controversial play that was ruled just 3 yards short of a touchdown. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Kenjon Barner celebrates his second touchdown with Tyler Johnstone in the Ducks end zone. Barner finished the night with a career-best 201 yards en route to scoring three touchdowns, including Oregon’s only touchdown of the second half. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Tight end Colt Lyerla broke through two tackles of the Fresno State defensive line en route to a touchdown drive in the second quarter. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Tight end Colt Lyerla extends for a contested touchdown against the Fresno State defense during the Ducks’ 42-25 victory on Saturday afternoon. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon’s Keanon Lowe attempts to bring down the ball under heavy pressure from a Fresno State Bulldog. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Fresno State’s coaching staff had no response for Oregon’s exhaustive offense throughout the game. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
The Duck rides onto the field at the beginning of the Ducks’ game against the Fresno State Bulldogs. (Elora Overbey/For The Emerald)
Devon Blackmon makes his way onto the field as the Ducks prepare to face off against the Fresno State Bulldogs. (Elora Overbey/For The Emerald)
The Ducks’ defensive line takes down the Bulldogs during their 42-25 victory against Fresno State. (Elora Overbey/For The Emerald)
Oregon’s student section during their 45-25 victory over Fresno State. (Elora Overbey/For The Emerald)
The Duck greets a young fan during The Ducks’ game against the Fresno State Bulldogs. (Elora Overbey/For The Emerald)