EUGENE, Ore. — This week is the ‘Stomp Out Cancer’ football game in Oregon.

As part of the new ‘Generation O’ collection, the Ducks unveiled the new Heroes jersey that serves as a symbol for those who are fighting and have fought against all types of cancer, including the doctors and nurses who help patients and fight to get a cure. find a cure.

“You always hear about the Ducks in flashy uniforms, but I think this is a little more than just flashy,” said Ducks senior linebacker Bryce Boettcher. “There’s a bigger meaning behind it, which I think is really cool.”

“We felt as a group that this would be the perfect game to highlight that,” said Oregon senior linebacker Jeff Bassa, who was part of choosing the game for each new Generation O jersey.

The Heroes jerseys were designed by head coach Dan Lanning’s wife, Sauphia Lanning, a cancer survivor, and their sons.

“I know it was really important to my wife that it was something that really honored all cancers and everyone surrounded by them,” Coach Lanning said.

“The story behind Coach Lanning’s wife and their children, who were able to help with the design, is really special,” said Boettcher.

The color of Sauphia’s cancer ribbon is yellow, reflected in the color of the jerseys and in all other cancer colors shown in the logo and on the helmets, gloves and cleat tips.

But these jerseys aren’t just special for the Lanning family, they’re also special for the players and the fans.

Jeff Bassa’s younger sister beat cancer when she was little.

“It means a lot to me too and I know it means a lot to a lot of people,” Bassa said.

The Ducks will wear the special Stomp Out Cancer jerseys against Michigan State at Autzen Stadium on Friday, October 4 at 6 p.m.

Boettcher added, “I think it will be a great, great event when we go up against Michigan State.”