Oregon football fans are in for a rare sight as the Ducks host the Tennessee Volunteers of the lauded Southeastern Conference. The last time an SEC team traveled to the West Coast to face a Pac-12 opponent was in 2009, when Louisiana State defeated Washington 31-23. Oregon last faced Tennessee in 2010 during an away game in Knoxville, resulting in a 48-13 victory for the Ducks.
Both teams enter today’s game with 2-0 records during pre-conference play: Oregon bested Nicholls State (66-3) and University of Virginia (59-10), and Tennessee has defeated Austin Peay (45-0) & Western Kentucky (52-20).
The Ducks enter the locker rooms at halftime leading the Tennessee Volunteers 38-7.
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Oregon senior wide receiver Josh Huff (1) hurdles Tennessee junior defensive back Justin Coleman (27) as Huff makes his way down the sideline. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Tennessee Volunteers at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 14, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Sophomore quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) searches the field for an Oregon receiver while in the Oregon red zone. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Tennessee Volunteers at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 14, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Junior running back De’Anthony Thomas (6) finds coverage from Senior wide receiver Josh Huff (1) during the first quarter. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Tennessee Volunteers at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 14, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Tennessee junior running back Marlin Lane (15) flies out of bounds during the second quarter as Oregon junior linebacker Derrick Malone (22) looks on. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Tennessee Volunteers at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 14, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon senior wide receiver Daryle Hawkins (16) scores a touchdown during the first half of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Tennessee Volunteers at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 14, 2013. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Freshman tight end John Mundt (83) holds off a Tennessee defender as he runs the ball down the field. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Tennessee Volunteers at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 14, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon running back De’Anthony Thomas (6) celebrates his touchdown during the final minutes of the first half. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Tennessee Volunteers at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 14, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon senior wide receiver Daryle Hawkins (16) misses a catch during the first quarter. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Tennessee Volunteers at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 14, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon freshman tight end John Mundt (83) straight-arms freshman defensive back Cameron Sutton (23) to score Oregon’s second touchdown of the first quarter. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Tennessee Volunteers at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 14, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon junior running back De’Anthony Thomas (6) jumps into the stands in the South end zone after player introductions. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Tennessee Volunteers at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 14, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
The Duck crowd surfs in the student section in Autzen Stadium as Oregon heads to the halftime with a 38-7 lead. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Tennessee Volunteers at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 14, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)