Photos: Oregon football — Head coach Mark Helfrich makes his debut during Oregon’s spring game

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Wide receiver Josh Huff (1) salutes the crowd after scoring a touchdown as the referee confirms the play in the Spring Game at Autzen Stadium. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Wide receiver Josh Huff (1) salutes the crowd after scoring a touchdown as the referee confirms the play during the spring game at Autzen Stadium. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Tight end Colt Lyerla (15) runs pass the defense in the Spring Game at the Autzen Stadium. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Tight end Colt Lyerla (15) runs past the defense in the spring game at the Autzen Stadium. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Wide receiver Eric Dungy (19) gains yards on the defense in the Spring Game at Autzen Stadium. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Wide receiver Eric Dungy (19) gains yards on the defense in the spring game at Autzen Stadium. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

De'Anthony Thomas (6) pumps up his teammates for the Spring Game at Autzen Stadium. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

De’Anthony Thomas (6) pumps up his teammates during the spring game at Autzen Stadium. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Running back Ayele Forde (15) breaks away from the line and gains several yards in the Spring Game at Autzen Stadium. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Running back Ayele Forde (15) breaks away from the line and gains several yards during the spring game at Autzen Stadium. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Running back Byron Marshall (9) crosses the finish end zone before fumbling the ball during the first quarter of the Spring Game. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Running back Byron Marshall (9) crosses the end zone before fumbling the ball during the first quarter of the spring game. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Running back Lane Roseberry (34) receives several blows from the defensive line in the Spring Game at Autzen Stadium. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Running back Lane Roseberry (34) receives several hits from the defensive line in the spring game at Autzen Stadium. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Wide receiver Blake Stanton (41) braces for impact for incoming defensive player in the Spring Game in Autzen Stadium. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Wide receiver Blake Stanton (41) braces for impact from an incoming defensive player in the spring game at Autzen Stadium. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Servicemen receive direction for the starting  commencement during the start of the Spring Game. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Servicemen receive direction for the starting commencement during the start of the spring game. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Starting quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) and head coach Mark Helfrich run out of the tunnel moments for the start Spring Game. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Starting quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) and head coach Mark Helfrich run out of the tunnel moments before the start of the spring game. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Quarterback Marcus Mariota was all smiles on the sidelines a he finished with 69 yards and two touchdowns before the noon hour. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Quarterback Marcus Mariota was all smiles on the sidelines as he finished with 69 yards and two touchdowns before the noon hour. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Marcus Mariota receives a snap as the line of scrimmage breaks, as seen from the elevated position of the press box during the second quarter of the game. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Marcus Mariota receives a snap as the line of scrimmage breaks, as seen from the elevated position of the press box during the second quarter of the game. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Wide receiver Josh Huff delivers a stiff arm to defensive back Oshay Dunmore during the first half of the game. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Wide receiver Josh Huff delivers a stiff arm to defensive back Oshay Dunmore during the first half of the game. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Safety Brian Jackson reacts in frustration after missing a potential interception in the first quarter of the game. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Safety Brian Jackson reacts in frustration after missing a potential interception in the first quarter of the game. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Running back Jordan Thompson scores a touchdown during the second quarter for the White team, making it a 27-7 game over the Green team. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Running back Jordan Thompson scores a touchdown during the second quarter for the White team, making it a 27-7 game over the Green team. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Amoni Thomas, 6, cheers on the Ducks from her elevated position along the rim of Autzen's bowl seating. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Amoni Thomas, six, cheers on the Ducks from her elevated position along the rim of Autzen’s bowl seating. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

The Green team's flashy helmets were a hit among the players, and the new “titanium carbon” finish "features a unique fade from yellow to anthracite in order to elevate the iconic Duck wing pattern on either side," according to Nike's press release. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

The Green Team’s flashy helmets were a hit among the players, and the new “titanium carbon” finish “features a unique fade from yellow to anthracite in order to elevate the iconic Duck wing pattern on either side,” according to Nike’s press release. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Quarterback Marcus Mariota looks on as members of the military color guard fold an American flag on the 50-yard line during halftime. Thee flag was presented to Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich and Mariota. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Quarterback Marcus Mariota looks on as members of the military color guard fold an American flag on the 50-yard line during halftime. The flag was presented to him and Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Quarterback Marcus Mariota congratulates offensive lineman Karrington Armstrong along the sidelines as the game winds down. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Quarterback Marcus Mariota congratulates offensive lineman Karrington Armstrong along the sidelines as the game winds down. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Members of the military color guard prepare for their procession onto the 50-yard line during the halftime ceremonies honoring the nation's military and its veterans. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Members of the military color guard prepare for their procession onto the 50-yard line during the halftime ceremonies honoring the nation’s military and its veterans. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Members of the military color guard proceed onto the 50-yard line during the halftime ceremonies honoring the nation's military and its veterans. A six-point folded flag was presented to Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich and quarterback Marcus Mariota. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Members of the military color guard proceed onto the 50-yard line during the halftime ceremonies honoring the nation’s military and its veterans. A six-point folded flag was presented to Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich and quarterback Marcus Mariota. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Even The Duck was seen flashing some new digs along the sidelines, as he sports a new pair of chrome sunglasses while signing autographs for young Oregon fans during the third quarter. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Even The Duck was seen flashing some new digs along the sidelines — he sports a new pair of chrome sunglasses while signing autographs for young Oregon fans during the third quarter. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

De'Anthony Thomas, center, shares a laugh with his teammates as Pharaoh Brown, left, and Chance Allen, far right, connect for a high five. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

De’Anthony Thomas, center, shares a laugh with his teammates as Pharaoh Brown, left, and Chance Allen, far right, connect for a high five. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Tight end Colt Lyerla, right, enjoys a private moment with a member of the armed forces after Lyerla exchanged his game jersey for a commemorative coin. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Tight end Colt Lyerla, right, enjoys a private moment with a member of the armed forces after Lyerla exchanged his game jersey for a commemorative coin. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Linebacker Boseko Lokombo inspects his commemorative military coin as he makes his way off the field after the game's conclusion. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Linebacker Boseko Lokombo inspects his commemorative military coin as he makes his way off the field after the game’s conclusion. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Former standout Duck LaMichael James is interviewed by the PAC-12 network along the sidelines as the game kicks off. James, a current running back for the San Francisco 49ers, drew the attention of many fans in the stadium as the action in the game slowed at times. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Former standout Duck LaMichael James is interviewed by the PAC-12 Network along the sidelines as the game kicks off. A current running back for the San Francisco 49ers, he drew the attention of many fans in the stadium as the action in the game slowed at times. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

De'Anthony Thomas eyes a throng of Duck fans seeking autographs as he emerges from the Autzen Stadium tunnel, making his way back to the Cassanova Center for the post-game press conferences. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

De’Anthony Thomas eyes a throng of Duck fans seeking autographs as he emerges from the Autzen Stadium tunnel, making his way back to the Casanova Center for the post-game press conferences. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon kicker Alejandro Maldonado was all smiles along the sideline after nailing a 48-yard kick through the uprights during the second half of the game. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon kicker Alejandro Maldonado was all smiles along the sideline after nailing a 48-yard kick through the uprights during the second half of the game. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Defensive linemen on the Green team attempt to block a field goal late in the second half. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Defensive linemen on the Green Team attempt to block a field goal late in the second half. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Running back Ayele Forde eludes a horde of defenders as he streaks through center field en route to an 18-yard carry. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Running back Ayele Forde eludes a horde of defenders as he streaks through center field en route to an 18-yard carry. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Quarterback Jeff Lockie scans downfield for an open receiver as he is pressured by a duo of Green defenders. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Quarterback Jeff Lockie scans downfield for an open receiver as he is pressured by a duo of Green defenders. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

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