EUGENE, Ore. — A duck losing his head was the first tell something was amiss.

Oregon’s mascot, Puddles, ran out onto the field for a pregame routine. With props in hand he face planted, sending the mascot head rolling and the man behind the mask sprinting back to the tunnel.

Sanctity was restored when Puddles returned for his traditional motorcycle ride while leading the Ducks onto the field before kickoff.

It may not have been an omen for how No. 7 Oregon would perform in a 59-13 blowout win over Montana State Saturday at Autzen Stadium. But making a triumphant return after stumbling out of the blocks is how the Bobcats hope to follow up the season-opening loss.

“We knew we’d face some adversity today,” defensive tackle Alec Eckert said. “I know one thing for sure: this team’s going t

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