Oregon Ducks first team to Arizona

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PHOENIX -- Lining a red carpet next to a mariachi band, a group of fans broke into a cheer as the door to Oregon's plane swung open. Sensing a chance to get a bit of the spotlight for himself, an airport worker in an orange vest raised his arms in mock triumph and mouthed sarcastic thank yous as he made his way down the temporary staircase.

The real stars came next.

Following the brief moment of levity, Oregon's players filed off the plane, arriving in the desert on Sunday with a serious task ahead: facing top-ranked Auburn and Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Cam Newton on Jan. 10 for the program's first national championship.

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