Oregon Ducks running back Travis Dye (26) scores a touchdown. Oregon Ducks Football takes on Portland State at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018. (Devin Roux/Emerald)

CJ Verdell (34) drives down the field. Oregon Ducks Football takes on Portland State at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018. (Devin Roux/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks quarterback Braxton Burmeister (11) fakes handing off the ball to running back CJ Verdell (34). Oregon Ducks Football takes on Portland State at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018. (Devin Roux/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks quarterback Braxton Burmeister (11) looks for an open pass. Oregon Ducks Football takes on Portland State at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018. (Devin Roux/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks quarterback Braxton Burmeister (11) hands off the ball. Oregon Ducks Football takes on Portland State at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018. (Devin Roux/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks running back Travis Dye (26) celebrates a touchdown. Oregon Ducks Football takes on Portland State at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018. (Devin Roux/Emerald)

Running back CJ Verdell (34) dives forward to gain more yards. Oregon Ducks Football takes on Portland State at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018. (Henry Ward/Emerald)

Uncle Phil celebrates a Ducks’ win with The Duck. Oregon Ducks Football takes on Portland State at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018. (Henry Ward/Emerald)

Tony Brooks-James (20) hops over his blockers to score. Oregon Ducks Football takes on Portland State at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018. (Henry Ward/Emerald)

Everyone watches as Tony Brooks-James (20) gets brought down at the line. Oregon Ducks Football takes on Portland State at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018. (Henry Ward/Emerald)

The Ducks’ defense brings down Portland State in the backfield yet again. Oregon Ducks Football takes on Portland State at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018. (Henry Ward/Emerald)

Oregon quarterback Braxton Burmeister (11) gets laid out but still completes the pass. Oregon Ducks Football takes on Portland State at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018. (Henry Ward/Emerald)

The Ducks’ defense pressures Portland State, forcing a bad pass. Oregon Ducks Football takes on Portland State at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018. (Henry Ward/Emerald)

The Ducks make a play near the endzone. Oregon Ducks Football takes on Portland State at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Ducks offensive lineman Jacob Capra (71) falls beneath his teammate. Oregon Ducks Football takes on Portland State at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks Football takes on Portland State at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Ducks punter Blake Maimone catches and sets up the ball. Oregon Ducks Football takes on Portland State at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Ducks runningback CJ Verdell (34) lands with the ball. Oregon Ducks Football takes on Portland State at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Ducks defensive lineman Popo Aumavae (50) falls in a tackle. Oregon Ducks Football takes on Portland State at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Ducks safety Jevon Holland (8) tails PSU tight end Charlie Taumoepeau (89). Oregon Ducks Football takes on Portland State at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

The ball makes it through the goalposts after PSU scored a touchdown. Oregon Ducks Football takes on Portland State at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks defense tackles a Viking. Oregon Ducks Football takes on Portland State at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018. (Devin Roux/Emerald)