Overview

• During Oregon’s runout before kickoff against Montana State at Autzen Stadium, the mascot stumbled and the costume head detached.
• Television coverage cut to the scene as the Duck lay face down on the turf with the head rolling away.
• The performer sprinted back into the tunnel without the head while multiple staffers cleaned up near the sideline, according to reports.
• FOX College Football shared the clip as it spread widely across social media.
• The mishap echoes past head-loss episodes involving the Oregon Duck, including a 2023 moment during a Colorado visit and an earlier skydiving incident.