The No. 6 Oregon Ducks take on the Utah Utes on a cloudy Saturday afternoon at Autzen Stadium. After coming off of last week’s loss to the Stanford Cardinal, the Ducks look to beat the Utes and potentially keep their Pac-12 Championship hopes alive.
Oregon junior running back De’Anthony Thomas (6) jokes with his teammates during pre-game warmups. The No. 6 Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Fans in the Oregon student section proudly display the Hawaiian flag during pre-game warmups. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich greets fans inside the Moshofsky Center before pre-game warmups. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon freshman kicker Matt Wogan (49) eyes the uprights as he warms up his leg. Wogan was announced as starting kicker over senior kicker Alejandro Maldonado (41) after the Stanford game. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
An Oregon cheerleader dances in front of the Duck Store before pre-game warmups. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon senior linebacker Boseko Lokombo (25) and his teammates make their way from the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex into the Moshofsky Center to greet Ducks fans before kickoff. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich runs his hand over the “O” on the west side of Autzen Stadium before pre-game warmups. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon running backs coach Gary Campbell was impeccably dressed, as always, for pre-game warmups. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Members of the Oregon Marching Band celebrate as they run onto the field before pre-game warmups. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon junior wide receiver Blake Stanton (41) shows off his dance moves during pre-game warmups. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Senior Cody Karlin leaps over stadium seats as he races toward the coveted front-row seats in the Oregon student section. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Fifth-year senior Kevin Wade grimaces in pain after injuring his left knee while leaping over stadium seats as he ran toward the coveted front-row seats in the Oregon student section. Wade is a manager for the Oregon women’s basketball team and a board member for the Pit Crew. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
The Oregon Duck Truck’s Duck is painted carbon-fiber for the day’s game. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
The Oregon cheer team stunts in front of the Duck Store as they await the Ducks’ exit from the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Fans make their way to Autzen Stadium. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon junior defensive end Tony Washington (91) prays near the end zone of Autzen Stadium before the start of the football game. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon and Utah fans cross the footbridge over to Autzen Stadium. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Matthew Craig plays frisbee with his father, Tom Craig, before the start of the football game. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Chester Cheetah walks around the tailgate area of Autzen Stadium as promotional material for Cheeto-sponsored Albertsons. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Tyler Pond from Yamhill, Ore., poses for the camera in his Oregon Duck gear. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore wide receiver Bralon Addison (11) warms up before the Utah/Oregon matchup. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald
Oregon senior quarterback Dustin Haines (14) warms up while Oregon sophomore quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) observes before the Utah/Oregon matchup. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)