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Watch: Royce Freeman says Justin Herbert has become a more confident leader

The Oregon Ducks held their first football media day under new head coach Willie Taggart on Sunday and had their first fall camp practice of the 2017 season at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex on Monday.

The Ducks practiced in helmets and the practice was open to the public for viewing. Oregon coach Willie Taggart has players and coaches spending the first week of fall camp in dorms.

Oregon will host Southern Utah on Sept. 2 at Autzen Stadium in Taggart's first game as the Ducks' coach.

In the video above, senior running back Royce Freeman discusses the gains he made in the weight room during the offseason and explains how sophomore quarterback Justin Herbert has become a more confident leader.