Photos: No. 5 Oregon Ducks demolish No. 12 James Madison Dukes 51-34 in the first round of the College Football Playoff

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December 22, 2025
Oregon wide receiver Malik Benson (4) celebrates a touchdown with Ducks running back Jayden Limar (27). The No. 5 University of Oregon Ducks demolished the No. 12 James Madison University Dukes 51-34 in the first round of the College Football Playoff at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Dec 20, 2025. (Corey Hoffman/Emerald)
Oregon wide receiver Malik Benson (4) celebrates a touchdown with Ducks running back Jayden Limar (27). The No. 5 University of Oregon Ducks demolished the No. 12 James Madison University Dukes 51-34 in the first round of the College Football Playoff at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Dec 20, 2025. (Corey Hoffman/Emerald)
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Fireworks explode above Autzen Stadium as the Oregon team runs out from their tunnel. The No. 5 University of Oregon Ducks demolished the No. 12 James Madison University Dukes 51-34 in the first round of the College Football Playoff at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Dec 20, 2025. (Saj Sundaram/Emerald)
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