January 1, Oregon Duck Mascot’s Head Goes Flying

Wyatt’s Take

• The Oregon Duck mascot lost his head—literally—before the game opener.
• Fans were stunned as the mascot hit the turf and his headpiece tumbled off.
• Someone even sprinted off the field with the mascot head in hand.

College football is back, and not just the players are in action. Mascots, who rally the crowd and pump up teams, also face high-pressure moments every game.

Before Oregon opened their season against Montana State, their legendary Duck mascot took an embarrassing tumble coming out of the tunnel. The fall was made worse as footage showed the mascot’s head popping right off in front of everyone.

OOP 😬@TheOregonDuck just lost his head during the run out 👀 pic.twitter.com/eFsGFHw0sA

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) August 30, 2025

Despite the mishap, the Ducks still dominated the Bobcats, racking up a win with a score of 59-13. Still, that mascot will be feeling it after a moment people everywhere will be talking about.

You can’t make this up, folks. Mascot mishaps are part of the fun and drama of college football. Make sure to stick with us for more wild sights from the gridiron.

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