“Let’s go ducks! Let’s go ducks! Let’s go ducks!”

Enthusiastic students and fans gathered in front of Lillis business complex early Monday morning to show support for the ducks live on Good Morning America in the first ever College Football Playoff Championship game.

The Ducks (ranked No. 2) take on the Ohio State Buckeyes (ranked No. 4) Monday night at 5:30 p.m. The game will be aired live on ESPN.

“I’m confident in the Ducks to win today, mostly because of how we played against FSU. Our defense is really strong,” Ken Haskett, sophomore at University of Oregon said.

Students and fans were prepped with bold signs, jerseys and energy this morning, hopeful for a successful turnout.

Some of the signs read: “Mariota = Jesus,” and another, “Ohi…NO!”

Some students arrived earlier than the cameras this morning, ecstatic for the opportunity to show school spirit.

“We’ve been here since 3:30,” Ariana Gittins, sophomore at the UO said. “We haven’t slept. We have class at 9 a.m.”

Both Gittens and Haskett plan to watch the game at the newly renovated student recreation center. The watch party begins at 3:30 p.m., and free food will be served to students who attend.

The Ducks played in the BCS National Championship game in 2011 when they took on the Auburn Tigers. The Tigers ended up on top with a 22-19 lead, but Oregon is favored to win in Monday’s game by 5.5, according to bleacherreport.com.

“I remember seeing the Ducks when they weren’t that good, and seeing how far they’ve come today is just amazing,” Oregon Duck fan Tara Crooks, 36, of Springfield said.

ESPN will also be on campus today interviewing students and broadcasting live from Sports Center in the SRC from 6 a.m. until noon. ESPN will also cover the watch party at the SRC.

Students can also watch the game in the EMU Fishbowl or in Global Scholars Hall. All events are exclusive to students.