Photos: Oregon Ducks slip by Michigan State Spartans 46-27

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Oregon running back Royce Freeman (21) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon running back Royce Freeman (21) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks running back Royce Freeman (21) and Oregon Ducks running back Byron Marshall (9) celebrate Freeman's touchdown during the third quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks running back Royce Freeman (21) and Oregon Ducks running back Byron Marshall (9) celebrate Freeman’s touchdown during the third quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon wide receiver Devon Allen (5) catches the touchdown pass during the third quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon wide receiver Devon Allen (5) catches the touchdown pass during the third quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Arik Armstead (9) screams towards the fans after tackling a Michigan State player. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Arik Armstead (9) screams towards the fans after tackling a Michigan State player. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) looks deep for a wide receiver to throw to during the fourth quarter of the game. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) looks deep for a wide receiver to throw to during the fourth quarter of the game. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon defensive back Erick Dargan (4) celebrates the win after the end of the football game. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon defensive back Erick Dargan (4) celebrates the win after the end of the football game. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Michigan State wide receiver R.J. Shelton (12) is stopped by Oregon wide receiver Charles Nelson (6) in the third quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Michigan State wide receiver R.J. Shelton (12) is stopped by Oregon wide receiver Charles Nelson (6) in the third quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Keanon Lowe (7) looks behind him as he runs the ball into the end zone during the third quarter of the game. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Keanon Lowe (7) looks behind him as he runs the ball into the end zone during the third quarter of the game. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon defensive lineman Arik Armstead (9) celebrates after making a tackle in the third quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon defensive lineman Arik Armstead (9) celebrates after making a tackle in the third quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon wide receiver Devon Allen (5) runs to the side of the field during the third quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon wide receiver Devon Allen (5) runs to the side of the field during the third quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Michigan State Spartans defensive back Jalen Watts-Jackson (20) tackles Oregon Ducks running back Royce Freeman (21) after Freeman catches the ball on third down. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Michigan State Spartans defensive back Jalen Watts-Jackson (20) tackles Oregon Ducks running back Royce Freeman (21) after Freeman catches the ball on third down. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Michigan State running back Jeremy Langford (33) is trapped between two Oregon defenders in the third quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Michigan State running back Jeremy Langford (33) is trapped between two Oregon defenders in the third quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich and Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio shake hands after the end of the game. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich and Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio shake hands after the end of the game. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) tosses the ball during the third quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) tosses the ball during the third quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Michigan State wide receiver R.J. Shelton (12) falls down between two Oregon defensive players in the third quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Michigan State wide receiver R.J. Shelton (12) falls down between two Oregon defensive players in the third quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws downfield during the third quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws downfield during the third quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

The Oregon Pit Crew makes some noise during Michigan State's third down play during the fourth quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

The Oregon Pit Crew makes some noise during Michigan State’s third down play during the fourth quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon defensive back Reggie Daniels (8) tips the football from Michigan State wide receiver AJ Troup (19) in the fourth quarter to force an interception. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon defensive back Reggie Daniels (8) tips the football from Michigan State wide receiver AJ Troup (19) in the fourth quarter to force an interception. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

The Michigan State Spartans come out of the tunnel for the start of the third quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

The Michigan State Spartans come out of the tunnel for the start of the third quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Michigan State offensive linesman Travis Jackson (63) leads a prayer in the middle of Autzen Stadium following the game. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Michigan State offensive linesman Travis Jackson (63) leads a prayer in the middle of Autzen Stadium following the game. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) is caught up by the media after the end of the game. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) is caught up by the media after the end of the game. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

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