Nike Recreated the Toga Party From Animal House With Famous University of Oregon Alumni

Otis Day and the Knights showed up, too

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This one goes out to all the Ducks fans—but all you really need to appreciate it is to have liked the movie Animal House.

Nike celebrates its deep ties to the University of Oregon in a new, feel-good ad—featuring a horde of notable alumni (mostly sports stars, but also Modern Family actor Ty Burrell and ESPN anchor Neil Everett)—that recreates the famous toga-party scene from the 1978 National Lampoon classic.

Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota, now playing as a quarterback for the Tennessee Titans, arguably has the best role, standing in for John Belushi as resident guitar smasher.

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