Photos: Oregon Ducks vs. Arizona Wildcats pregame festivities at Pac-12 Championship

Posted on December 5, 2014

Originally Posted on Emerald Media via UWIRE

The Oregon Ducks run onto the field before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

The Oregon Ducks run onto the field before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) gets ready to walk onto the field before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) gets ready to walk onto the field before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) walks in front of other teammates to the locker room before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) walks in front of other teammates to the locker room before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon wide receiver Keanon Lowe (7) warms up before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon wide receiver Keanon Lowe (7) warms up before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

The field sits vacant three hours prior to the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

The field sits vacant three hours prior to the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

The Oregon Ducks run onto the field before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

The Oregon Ducks run onto the field before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) looks up at the crowd in between warmups. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) looks up at the crowd in between warmups. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

A majority of the Pac-12 mascots pose with the Geico Gecko outside of Levi's Stadium. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

A majority of the Pac-12 mascots pose with the Geico Gecko outside of Levi’s Stadium. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Salem, Oregon native Aaron Jones laughs as he knocks over the game of Jenga at a University of Arizona tailgate spot. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Salem, Oregon native Aaron Jones laughs as he knocks over the game of Jenga at a University of Arizona tailgate spot. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

An Arizona band member stands to drink before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

An Arizona band member stands to drink before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

The Oregon Ducks run onto the field prior to the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

The Oregon Ducks run onto the field prior to the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

An Oregon football player stretches before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

An Oregon football player stretches before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon senior Bretton Dovey finishes a beer bong at a tailgate spot. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon senior Bretton Dovey finishes a beer bong at a tailgate spot. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

The University of Washington Husky mascot high-fives the blowup Geico Gecko. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

The University of Washington Husky mascot high-fives the blowup Geico Gecko. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks wide receiver B.J. Kelley (23) looks over his shoulder as a fan yells his name. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks wide receiver B.J. Kelley (23) looks over his shoulder as a fan yells his name. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Longtime Arizona fan and Tucson native Ron Grant gives directions to an Oregon fan in the parking lot. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Longtime Arizona fan and Tucson native Ron Grant gives directions to an Oregon fan in the parking lot. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Clouds begin to creep into Levi's Stadium seen from the box suites before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Clouds begin to creep into Levi’s Stadium seen from the box suites before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon wide receiver Keanon Lowe (7) walks off the bus before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon wide receiver Keanon Lowe (7) walks off the bus before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon sports business junior Leif Schanche throws the ball to a buddy in the tailgate lot. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon sports business junior Leif Schanche throws the ball to a buddy in the tailgate lot. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Levi's Stadium sits empty before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Levi’s Stadium sits empty before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon fans pose for a photo in front of Levi's Stadium. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon fans pose for a photo in front of Levi’s Stadium. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Fans walk into Levi's Stadium before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Fans walk into Levi’s Stadium before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon offensive coordinator Scott Frost walks off the team bus before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon offensive coordinator Scott Frost walks off the team bus before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Fans walk by Levi's Stadium before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Fans walk by Levi’s Stadium before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Berkeley native Steve Wishau finishes his beer on top of a car in the tailgate lot. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Berkeley native Steve Wishau finishes his beer on top of a car in the tailgate lot. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks defensive back Tyree Robinson (2) warms up prior to the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks defensive back Tyree Robinson (2) warms up prior to the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Chance Allen (1) practices catching passes on the field. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Chance Allen (1) practices catching passes on the field. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) runs to the end zone for warm-ups before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) runs to the end zone for warm-ups before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon players high-five each other before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon players high-five each other before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon wide receiver B.J. Kelley (23) points to the crowd before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon wide receiver B.J. Kelley (23) points to the crowd before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

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