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The Duck Mascot Loses Its Head Before Oregon’s Season Opener

On August 30, 2025, Oregon Ducks mascot Puddles lost its head during the pregame runout at Autzen Stadium after tripping and falling before the Montana State Bobcats game.
Because mascots are told to hide when unmasked, the Duck sprinted back into the tunnel after tripping and losing its headpiece to preserve its identity under mascot safety protocol.
FOX College Football and BTN cameras captured the Oregon Ducks mascot losing his head live, while a Ducks staff member quickly retrieved it and chased after Puddles as the crowd reacted.
Despite the mishap, Oregon went on to win the game 35-0 after opening with a 17-0 first-quarter lead against Montana State at Autzen Stadium.
This mishap follows past incidents that saw The Duck lose its head in recent seasons, including the September 2023 incident, and The Duck's long history dates to the late 1890s with Walt Disney's permission to use Donald Duck's likeness.

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