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Oregon Ducks Taj Griffin (#5) celebrates a touchdown in the first half of the Civil War game against the Oregon State Beavers in Autzen Stadium. At the half, the Ducks led the Beavers 31 – 7. Photo by Katie Pietzold, Oregon News Lab

Nike’s Chrishuna Williams yells and cries as she qualifies for Rio after placing third in the women’s 800-meter final. Day Four of the U.S. Olympic Trials Track and Field were held Monday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. and will continue through July 10. Photo by Katie Pietzold

Oregon Duck Devon Allen signs autographs on his victory lap around Hayward Field after qualifying for Rio in the men’s 110-meter hurdles. Allen placed first in 13.03. Nine of the U.S. Olympic Trials Track and Field continued on Saturday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. and will continue through July 10. Photo by Katie Pietzold

Washington State Cougars James Williams (#32) runs in for a touchdown as Oregon Ducks defense Arrion Springs (#1) and Ugo Amadi (#14) attempt to stop him. The Cougars beat the Ducks 51-33 at Martin Stadium on Saturday evening. Photo by Katie Pietzold

Oregon Duck Devon Allen takes a breath as he gets set in the starting blocks of the men’s 110 meter hurdle prelims. Day Eight of the U.S. Olympic Trials Track and Field continued on Friday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. and will continue through July 10. Photo by Katie Pietzold

The Oregon Duck mascot attempts to keep the Oregon cheerleaders dry during the second half of the game when it began to rain. The Oregon State University Beavers hosted the 120th Civil War against the University of Oregon Ducks on Saturday afternoon at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore. The Oregon State Beavers beat the Oregon Ducks 34-24 breaking an eight-year losing streak. Photo by Katie Pietzold

The Utah Utes mascot rides out on a motorcycle during kickoff. The Oregon Ducks beat the Utah Utes 30-28 on Saturday afternoon in Salt Lake City, UT at Rice-Ecce Stadium. Photo by Katie Pietzold

Oregon Ducks coach Gary Campbell celebrates after the refs reviewed and confirmed a game winning touchdown by Darren Carrington II (#7). The Oregon Ducks beat the Utah Utes 30-28 on Saturday afternoon in Salt Lake City, UT at Rice-Ecce Stadium. Photo by Katie Pietzold

The California Bears marching band performs during pregame festivities. Oregon Ducks head coach Mark Helfrich prepares to run out of the tunnel for the start of the game against the California Bears. The California Bears beat the Oregon Ducks 52-49 in 2 OT at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, CA on Friday evening. Photo by Katie Pietzold

Oregon Ducks fans tailgate in the back end of a truck on Saturday afternoon in the parking lot of Autzen Stadium . Katie Pietzold, Oregon News Lab

Penn. State’s Isaiah Harris falls during the men’s semis of the 800 meter run. Day Two of the U.S. Olympic Trials Track and Field were held Saturday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. and will continue through July 10. Photo by Katie Pietzold

Oregon Ducks running back Royce Freeman’s (#21) family and friends cheer him on during pre-game warmups. The Oregon Ducks beat the Arizona State Sun Devils 61-55 in triple over time Thursday evening at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. Katie Pietzold, Oregon News Lab

 

Texas A&M Aggie Will Williams competes in the prelims of the men’s long jump. Day Two of the U.S. Olympic Trials Track and Field were held Saturday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. and will continue through July 10. Photo by Katie Pietzold

The Oregon State Beavers break up a touchdown pass intended for Oregon Ducks Johnny Mundt (#83) late in the fourth quarter. The Oregon State University Beavers hosted the 120th Civil War against the University of Oregon Ducks on Saturday afternoon at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore. The Oregon State Beavers beat the Oregon Ducks 34-24 breaking an eight-year losing streak. Photo by Katie Pietzold

Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beavers fight for control of the ball in the Civil War game in Autzen Stadium. At the half the Ducks led the Beavers 31 – 7. Photo by Katie Pietzold, Oregon News Lab

Arizona State Sun Devils Tim White reaches in for a touchdown during the first overtime. The Oregon Ducks beat the Arizona State Sun Devils 61-55 in triple over time Thursday evening at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. Katie Pietzold, Oregon News Lab

Members of the Oregon Marching Band perform for tailgaters in the Autzen Stadium parking lot on Saturday morning. Katie Pietzold, Oregon News Lab

Navy Seals parachute down to the field before kickoff. The Oregon Ducks defeated the Stanford Cardinal 38-36 in Palo Alto, CA at Stanford Stadium Saturday evening after a missed two-point conversion by Stanford. The Ducks win gives them a 7-3 record and a potential to clinch the Pac-12 North divisional title as they prepare for next weeks’ game against USC in Eugene. Katie Pietzold, Oregon News Lab

ShelterCare and Thrill the World Eugene dress as zombies and dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” across from Autzen Stadium at the Boy Scouts of America tailgate area on Saturday afternoon. Zombies roamed the area with donation jars to help support the “I ShelterCare about Homelessness” campaign. Katie Pietzold, Oregon News Lab

Ron Johnson plays bartender during a tailgate with his friends Travis Preciado and Gavin Mckinnon on Saturday morning in the parking lot of Autzen Stadium. Katie Pietzold, Oregon News Lab

Oregon Ducks Megan Carpenter (#40) and Jillian Alleyne (#14) fight Stanford Cardinal Erica Mccall (#24) for the ball after a missed basket. The Oregon Ducks Women’s Basketball Team ended their season on a high note, defeating the Stanford Cardinal 62 – 55 in Matthew Knight Arena Sunday afternoon. Jillian Alleyne earned yet another double double, with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Amanda Delgado scored 10, Lexi Petersen added 11 and Katelyn Loper scored 9. Katie Pietzold, Oregon News Lab.

Charleston Southern’s Braxton Drummond competes in the prelims of the men’s long jump. Day Two of the U.S. Olympic Trials Track and Field were held Saturday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. and will continue through July 10. Photo by Katie Pietzold

(Left to Right) Taylor Howard, Joah Kuehlthau, Nya Long, and Dylan Amato show their Oregon Ducks pride while tailgating Saturday morning in the Autzen Stadium parking lot. Katie Pietzold, Oregon News Lab

Former Oregon Duck and current runner for Nike, English Gardner, celebrates as she crosses the finish line of the women’s 100 meter dash in the first heat. Garnder finished in 10.90. Day Two of the U.S. Olympic Trials Track and Field were held Saturday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. and will continue through July 10. Photo by Katie Pietzold

Colorado’s Ben Saarel reaches for assistance after collapsing to the ground as he finished running in the prelims of the men’s 1,500 meter run. Day Seven of the U.S. Olympic Trials Track and Field were held Thursday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. and will continue through July 10. Photo by Katie Pietzold

U.S. Army’s Paul Chelimo jumps on Nike Bernard Lagat’s back after the two qualified for Rio in the men’s 5,000 meter run finals. Day Nine of the U.S. Olympic Trials Track and Field continued on Saturday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. and will continue through July 10. Photo by Katie Pietzold

Oregon Ducks Royce Freeman (#21) celebrates in the end zone with his teammate Tyrell Crosby (#73) in after scoring a touchdown. The Oregon Ducks beat the Arizona State Sun Devils 61-55 in triple over time Thursday evening at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. Katie Pietzold, Oregon News Lab

 

Oregon Ducks head coach Mark Helfrich prepares to run out of the tunnel for the start of the game against the California Bears. The California Bears beat the Oregon Ducks 52-49 in 2 OT at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, CA on Friday evening. Photo by Katie Pietzold

 

Nike OTC Hassan Mead and Nike’s Bernard Lagat celebrate as they cross through the finish line of the men’s 5,000 meter run finals. The two qualified for Rio after Lagat placed first in 13:35.50 and Mead in 13:35.70. Day Nine of the U.S. Olympic Trials Track and Field continued on Saturday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. and will continue through July 10. Photo by Katie Pietzold

Stanford Cardinal quarterback Kevin Hogan (#8) hurdles the Oregon Ducks defense on his way to the endzone for a touchdown. The Oregon Ducks defeated the Stanford Cardinal 38-36 in Palo Alto, CA at Stanford Stadium Saturday evening after a missed two-point conversion by Stanford. The Ducks win gives them a 7-3 record and a potential to clinch the Pac-12 North divisional title as they prepare for next weeks’ game against USC in Eugene. Katie Pietzold, Oregon News Lab

The University of Washington marching band performs before the opening kick off. The University of Oregon beat the University of Washington 26-20 at Husky Stadium in Seattle on Saturday evening for the 12th year in a row. Katie Pietzold, Oregon News Lab

 

A young boy is lifted by a Utah Utes fan to cheer during game kickoff. The Oregon Ducks beat the Utah Utes 30-28 on Saturday afternoon in Salt Lake City, UT at Rice-Ecce Stadium. Photo by Katie Pietzold

Oregon Ducks Charles Nelson (#6) jumps over Nebraska Cornhuskers defenders Josh Banderas (#52) and Nathan Gerry (#25) in a two-point conversion. Nebraska beat Oregon 35-32. Katie Pietzold, Oregon News Lab