Innovation and style will always be part of the Oregon brand. They don't do it to appeal to grumpy old fans. They do it because it's a hit with players and recruits, and it sells a lot jerseys and tee shirts.
Since it's a road game the program busted out a new, updated version of the classic Storm Trooper look, the design that inspired the epic win over Michigan in the Big House in 2007, the all-white helmet, jersey and pants the Ducks wore when they steamrolled Washington with 465 yards rushing and six touchdowns on the ground that same year.