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What Oregon's Glow-In-Dark Uniform Combo Says About The National Brand

The Oregon Ducks face their biggest challenge of the regular season so far with a trip to Beaver Stadium to take on Penn State during their White Out game. With this new uniform release, the Ducks make a statement in the college football community.
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Kenyon Sadiq (TE) wears Oregon's "Mummy Duck" uniform for Oregon Duck Football's game against Penn state.
Kenyon Sadiq (TE) wears Oregon's "Mummy Duck" uniform for Oregon Duck Football's game against Penn state. | @oregonfootball

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The Oregon Ducks, known for their statement-making Nike uniforms, are once again pushing the boundary of college football fare with black and white "Mummy Duck" kits for their marquee "white out" game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium.

Modeled by tight end Kenyon Sadiq in the photos, the "Mummy Duck" features the white "Generation O" "Warp Speed" white jersey and black "Fly Era" pants.

Where it gets wild - Oregon's arm, leg, and head wraps all mimic glow in the dark mummy bandages. The gloves feature the same glow and the dark pattern with a "Mummy Duck" logo on the inside of the hands, matching Oregon's similar looking cleats released on Sunday.

The storytelling with these cleats is what sets Oregon apart in the uniform department. Starting off white, Oregon's "Mummy Duck" undergarments glow green in the dark, allowing Penn State's "white out" theme to be taken over by Oregon's green scheme.

Kenyon Sadiq models Oregon duck Football's "Mummy Duck" uniform.
Kenyon Sadiq models Oregon duck Football's "Mummy Duck" uniform. | @oregondfootball

The Ducks' national brand continues to grow as Oregon bring the flash and swag into a traditional Big Ten stadium and program like Penn State.

Oregon's "Mummy Duck" Cleats Rise from the Sand

Released on Sunday following Oregon's field debut of the "Shoe Duck" Phil Knight tribute uniforms, the "Mummy Duck" Nike Vaporposite cleats feature an all white base with a black Nike swoosh, light green glow-in-the-dark stripes mimicking bandages on the sides, a green heel and toe cleat tread addition, distressed fabric behind appliques, and a mummy version of The Duck on the cleats' tongue.

In the dark, the cleats glow a neon green looking like bandages.

What's With the "Give Cancer Hell" Shirts from Practice?

While speaking to the media after Tuesday's practice, Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq, safety Dillon Thieneman, and defensive back Jadon Canady all wore white shirts with the same message: "GIVE CANCER HELL."

This apparel based statement references a 60-second public service announcement set to air during Oregon's game Saturday. The segment is voiced by coach Dan Lanning and addresses philanthropists Phil Knight and Penny Knight's $2 billion contribution to the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, the single largest donation to an academic health center in the country.

Penn State is Wearing Home Uniforms

Some college football fans may wonder: "why isn't Penn State wearing white?"

The answer lies in the NCAA rulebook.

According to Section 4, Article 5, Paragraph 3 of the NCAA Football Rule Book, the NCAA prohibits the home team from wearing "away" whites at home.

That same paragraph in the rule book also states, "The visiting team shall wear white jerseys; however, the home team may wear white jerseys if the teams have agreed in writing before the season." If a team violates the parameters stated in the rule book, they'll be given a penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct.

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Nov 9, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Fireworks burst overhead as the Penn State Nittany Lions take the field prio
Nov 9, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Fireworks burst overhead as the Penn State Nittany Lions take the field prior to a White Out game against the Washington Huskies at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images | Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Oregon's 2025 Color Schedule:

Sept. 27 at Penn State - Wear Green

Oct. 11 vs. Indiana - Wear Yellow

Oct. 18 at Rutgers - Wear Green

Oct. 25 vs. Wisconsin - Wear Tie-Dye or Green

Nov. 8 at Iowa - Wear Green

Nov. 14 vs. Minnesota - Wear Green

Nov. 22 vs. USC - Wear Black 

Nov. 29 at Washington - Wear Green

Interestingly enough, this is the first time in over ten years the Oregon Ducks have not had a white-themed game for fans, and the first time the Ducks host a game not based on their traditional colors (green, white, black, yellow) like the tie dye game since a 2019 "pink out" in honor of breast cancer survivors.

Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning walks off the field as the Oregon Ducks host the Oregon State Beavers Sept. 20, 2025, at
Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning walks off the field as the Oregon Ducks host the Oregon State Beavers Sept. 20, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. | Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

A Weekend of College Football Frenzies

ESPN College Gameday will make their 33rd show covering an Oregon Ducks football game by broadcasting from State College, Pennsylvania for Oregon vs Penn State. According to an article by Sports Illustrated before the 2025 season started, Ohio State holds the title for the most College Gameday appearances with 67 (before the season started).

Oregon kicks off against Penn State on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 4:30p.m. PT.

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Ally Osborne
ALLY OSBORNE

A reporter for Oregon Ducks on SI, Ally Osborne is a born and raised Oregonian. She graduated from the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communications in 2021 after interning for the Oregon Sports Network with experience working on live sporting broadcasts for ESPN, FOX Sports, the PAC 12 Network, and Runnerspace. Osborne continued her career in Bend, Oregon as a broadcast reporter in 2021 for Central Oregon Daily News while writing for Oregon Ducks on SI. Since then, Osborne is entering her third season reporting for the publication and is frequently the on-site reporter for home games at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. She is currently the host of lifestyle shows "Everyday Northwest" and "Tower Talk Live" for KOIN 6 News in Portland, Oregon. Osborne also works as a sports reporter for KOIN 6's "Game On" sports department. In her free time, Osborne is an avid graphic designer, making art commissions for athletes across her home state. Osborne's designs have even become tattoos for a few Duck athletes.

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