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Live score updates as the No. 6 Oregon Ducks host the unranked Michigan State Spartans in Autzen Stadium on Friday, October 4 at 6 p.m. PT. Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel is leading college football with an 81.5 completion percentage. Can Gabriel and receiver Tez Johnson continue their excellent connection? Johnson is fresh off his second straight 100-yard game, racking up 11 catches for 121 yards and two touchdowns last week at UCLA.

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Oct 4, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) visits with family and fans before a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Oct 4, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) visits with family and fans before a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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EUGENE - The No. 6 Oregon Ducks are hosting the unranked Michigan State Spartans in Autzen Stadium on Friday, October 4 at 6 p.m. PT. Below are live game scoring updates.

This Big Ten conference matchup is highlighted by a familiar foe making his return to Eugene in Michigan State coach coach Jonathan Smith. Smith who led rival Oregon State for the past six years prior to taking over with the Spartans. Smith battled with Oregon coach Dan Lanning over the last two seasons, splitting with a 1-1 record between Oregon and Oregon State.

Oregon coach Dan Lanning oversees warmups before the game against Boise State at Autzen in Eugene S
Oregon coach Dan Lanning oversees warmups before the game against Boise State at Autzen in Eugene Sept. 7, 2024 / Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK

The Oregon football team will be hard to miss in this one as the Ducks are debuting theirbright yellow "Heroes" uniform combination, designed by coach Lanning and his family. The uniforms are designed to represent triumph and to show support for those who have battled cancer. Oregon and coach Lanning want to "stomp out cancer" and raise awareness in the fight for the cure.

Cancer hits close to home for the Lanning's as Coach Lanning's wife, Sauphia, completed treatment for bone cancer in 2017 and has been cancer-free since.

"So I was on a plane and I started sketching it out. It just kind of came to me," Sauphia Lanning said. "One really cool thing that I'm so glad was kept was the medical symbol that's put on for the doctors and the nurses, the true heroes."

Oregon Ducks Release Cancer 'Heroes' Uniforms Designed By Dan Lanning's Family
Oregon Ducks Release Cancer 'Heroes' Uniforms Designed By Dan Lanning's Family / oregon football twitter/x

With a victory, Oregon would extend it's undefeated (6-0) streak in Friday night games in Autzen Stadium. The Ducks also have a chance to continue their recent success in night games as they prepare for Friday's 6 p.m. start. The Ducks are 6-0 under coach Lanning in games that begin at 6 p.m. PT or later.

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel is leading college football with an 81.5 completion percentage. Can Gabriel and receiver Tez Johnson continue their excellent connection? Johnson is fresh off his second straight 100-yard game, racking up 11 catches for 121 yards and two touchdowns last week at UCLA following a seven-catch, 110-yard game at Oregon State. 

Can Gabriel and the Ducks stay undefeated? Oregon is a three-touchdown favorite over Michigan State.

Pregame: Luke Dunne and Dante Moore entered the field holding special "Stomp Out Cancer" flags. Both athletes have been personally affected by a familial cancer diagnosis.

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) greets a fan after the game against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium.
Sep 14, 2024; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) greets a fan after the game against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images / Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Below are live score updates. Oregon vs. Michigan State kicks off at 6 p.m. PT on FOX.

Q2 05:26: Flags are flying on the touchback for Michigan State. Spartans' Tarik Ahmetbasic. 12-yard penalty.

OREGON 14, MICHIGAN STATE 0

Q2 05:27 OREGON SCORES: Jordan James punches in a 3-yard touchdown for the Ducks. James has been the go-to for Oregon's offense this half. Kick is good.

Q2 06:40: Dillon Gabriel rushes 12 yards for Oregon Duck first & goal.

Q2 09:18: Michigan State turns over on downs.

Q2 11:17: Dillon Gabriel intercepted by Charles Brantley. Michigan State's ball.

Q2 14:24: Coming up short at Fourth & 8, Michigan State punts to Oregon. Terrance Ferguson catches and goes for a 62 yard stroll.

SECOND QUARTER

OREGON 7, MICHIGAN STATE 0

Q1 00:22 OREGON SCORES: Dillon Gabriel runs in a 9-yard touchdown.

Q1 02:11: After one play with Dante Moore, Dillon Gabriel re-enters the game.

Q1 02:49: Dillon Gabriel passes for 37-yards to Traeshon Holden who catches the ball on his back. Gabriel is down for a significant amount of time after a late hit. He's able to walk to the sidelines under his own power.

Q1 06:12: Aiden Chiles sacked by Oregon's Derrick Harmon. Harmon transfered to Oregon from Michigan State.

Q1 06:17: Dillon Gabriel's pass intercepted by Michigan State's Malik Spencer. This is Gabriel's second interception of the season.

Q1 07:55: Michigan State face mask penalty gives Ducks a first down and goal.

Q1 09:09: Penalty on Michigan State for false start. Automatic first down for the Ducks.

Q1 9:59: Jordan James carries for 41-yards for Oregon first down.

Q1 10:20: Spartans' Aiden Chiles rushes for 1-yard, fumbled, recovered by Oregon's Jordan Burch. After a review of the play - a fumble is confirmed. Oregon starts on their 20-yard line.

Q1 11:04: Michigan State goes for it on fourth down. Aiden Chiles makes a 44-yard pass to Nick Marsh for a first and goal.

Q1 11:07: Michigan State calls a time-out. Their first of the half.

Q1 14:06: After an unsuccessful first drive for Oregon, the Ducks punt to Michigan State.

Q1 15:00: Michigan State wins coin toss and defers. Ducks start offense on their own 25-yard line.

FIRST QUARTER

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Bri Amaranthus
BRI AMARANTHUS

Bri Amaranthus is an Emmy-winning sports reporter with over 12 years of experience in television, radio, podcasting, and digital sports journalism. She has been with Sports Illustrated for four years, providing breaking news, exclusive interviews, and analysis on the NFL, college sports, and the NBA. Prior to joining SI, Bri hosted NBC Sports Northwest's prime-time television show, where she also served as the Oregon beat reporter and created content covering both the NBA and college sports. Throughout her career, Bri has achieved significant milestones, including covering major events like the NBA Finals, NFL playoffs, College Football Playoff, NCAA Basketball Tournament, NFL Draft, and the NFL Combine. She earned a D1 scholarship to play softball at the University of San Diego and won two state softball titles in high school in Oregon. In addition to her Emmy win for NBC's All-Star Coach special, she has received multiple Emmy nominations, highlighting her dedication and talent in sports journalism.

Ally Osborne
ALLY OSBORNE

A born and raised Oregonian, Ally was raised going up and down the steps of Autzen Stadium. Ally graduated from the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communications in 2021. She currently works at KOIN 6 and Portland's CW in Portland, Oregon where she hosts the lifestyle program "Everyday Northwest" and reports for the KOIN Sports team. She's also a graphic designer in her free time, with several of her works created for Oregon athletes.

Ally Osborne
ALLY OSBORNE

A born and raised Oregonian, Ally was raised going up and down the steps of Autzen Stadium. Ally graduated from the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communications in 2021. She currently works at KOIN 6 and Portland's CW in Portland, Oregon where she hosts the lifestyle program "Everyday Northwest" and reports for the KOIN Sports team. She's also a graphic designer in her free time, with several of her works created for Oregon athletes.

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