The No. 8 Oregon Ducks have dropped another special-edition tie-dye uniform, this time called "Grateful Ducks," as the schools is celebrating the Grateful Dead and the iconic band's relationship with Eugene and Autzen Stadium.
The Ducks are wearing a black "Generation O" uniform, but the tie-dye jersey numbers and helmet accents are where the Grateful Dead come in. The helmet features dancing Ducks in a rainbow, akin to the Grateful Dead's famous dancing bears.
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore was featured in the uniform release, which was dropped a few days earlier than the team's usual Wednesday release. The kickoff time for Wisconsin vs. Oregon has not been announced, but the tie-dye accents on the Ducks' uniforms should pop in Autzen, no matter the time of day.
Tied to history, dyed to match.
— GoDucks (@GoDucks) October 19, 2025
Presenting the Grateful Ducks @OregonFootball uniform. #GoDucks pic.twitter.com/8BSh7NAUiL
The "Generation O" jerseys typically don't have a shoulder patch, but the Ducks will have a rendition of the Grateful Dead skull logo with a Nike swoosh hidden as the crack.
Before the uniforms were released, a new Nike Air Max 90 collaboration inspired by Oregon and the Grateful Dead. The shoes are expected to be released on Oct. 24, a day before the Ducks' matchup with Wisconsin.
Grateful Dead x Oregon Ducks x Nike Air Max 90
— Sneaker News (@SneakerNews) October 6, 2025
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Expected October 24th
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"As it's the Oregon tradition to be untraditional, this is just the latest example of the relationship between Nike and Oregon represented in a football uniform accompanied by both player and fan off-field apparel. We are grateful — pun very much intended — for the opportunity to participate in this collaboration," Ducks football equipment administrator Kenny Farr said in a statement released by the university.
Oregon announced that merchandise associated with the "Grateful Ducks" jerseys will be made available in the week building up to the game.
The Ducks are 34.5-point favorites over Wisconsin for Saturday's matchup, according to DraftKings.
Oregon's offense scored 56 points with 750 yards in a resounding win Rutgers while the Badgers were shut out against No. 1 Ohio State.
Wisconsin nearly knocked off an undefeated Ducks team at home in 2024. Can the Badgers pick up their first Big Ten win against Oregon on the road?
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