With its first game of the 2014 season set to begin at 7:30 p.m., flocks of Oregon fans took their rightful place in Autzen Stadium’s surrounding parking lots for pre-game festivities. In what is the first of seven home games this season, the third ranked Ducks’ clash with South Dakota is featured as a “wear white” day.
Oregon Ducks defensive back Chris Seisay (12) gets air put in his helmet before doing warm-up drills. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the South Dakota Coyotes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on August 30, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) hugs Oregon Ducks defensive back Juwaan Williams (17) before the start of the game.The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the South Dakota Coyotes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on August 30, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
Duck fans admire the new murals lining the walls of Autzen Stadium. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the South Dakota Coyotes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on August 30, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Troy Hill (13) jumps to catch a ball during warm-ups in front of gathered fans. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the South Dakota Coyotes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on August 30, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks wide receiver B.J. Kelley (23) dances to the song “Fancy” prior to the start of the game. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the South Dakota Coyotes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on August 30, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
University of South Dakota mascot, Jack, watches the Ducks warm-up on the sidelines.The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the South Dakota Coyotes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on August 30, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Darren Carrington (87) and Oregon Ducks wide receiver Chance Allen (1) share a few words on the field. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the South Dakota Coyotes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on August 30, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks place kicker Matt Wogan (49) runs drills hill practicing. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the South Dakota Coyotes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on August 30, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Coyotes fans Wade Vander and Saylor Vandor enjoy their front row seats while watching Wade’s brother South Dakota Coyotes wide receiver Josh Vander Maten (7) warmup. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the South Dakota Coyotes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on August 30, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
University of South Dakota mascot, Jack, warms up on the sidelines with the Ducks. No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the South Dakota Coyotes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on August 30, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks linebacker Cody Carriger (42) takes a break from stretching while warming up. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the South Dakota Coyotes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on August 30, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks running back J.J. Jones (37) steps back to throw the ball to a teammate. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the South Dakota Coyotes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on August 30, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Sacramento natives Tyler Roberts, left, and Miles Hansen, right, take a selfie with Oregon Ducks wide receiver Charles Nelson (6) while waiting for players to come out of the Hatfield-Dowlin complex. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the South Dakota Coyotes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on August 30, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
South Dakota Coyotes defensive back Graham Resseguie (36) catches the ball in midair during warmups. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the South Dakota Coyotes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on August 30, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Duck fans hailing from Roseburg, Oregon, Karna Jo and John Free, cheer on the Ducks in their “Grateful Duck” attire. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the South Dakota Coyotes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on August 30, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks running back Ayele Forde (30) practices his set position on the field. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the South Dakota Coyotes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on August 30, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)