Running backs coach Gary Campbell is hoping his deep backfield — featuring Royce Freeman, Kani Benoit, Tony Brooks-James and Taj Griffin — will shake a sturdy Michigan State defense.

Royce Freeman will strive to replicate his impressive performance against Eastern Washington (180 yards, three touchdowns). The strong Spartan defense will be a good test for Freeman and the rest of the running back corps.

The Oregon Ducks play the Michigan State Spartans on Sept. 12, 2015 in East Lansing, Mich.

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