The Oregon football team is preparing for a crucial interconference matchup against the Washington Huskies, which will be their final game of the regular season. The Ducks are dealing with a few injuries, including that of wide receiver Tez Johnson. Although Johnson hinted on social media earlier in the week that he might be returning, head coach Dan Lanning is being cautious and not making any guarantees.
The Oregon coach is not commenting
When asked about Johnson’s “He’s Back” post, Lanning provided a concise response:
“I’m not going to discuss injuries. You’ll see them on the field when they’re ready,” the head coach stated, according to James Crepea of The Oregonian.
Dan Lanning appears to be cautious in predicting Tez Johnson’s injury status for the upcoming game. Let’s hope Johnson can remain healthy without any setbacks.
In the first nine games of the 2024 season, the senior receiver has amassed 649 yards and eight touchdowns on 64 receptions. His last game was on November 2 against Michigan, where he recorded 11 yards on one catch.
The Oregon football team would be glad to have Johnson back, but they also have the depth to manage without him if necessary.
On Tuesday, the Ducks were informed that they had secured a spot in the Big 10 title game. The conference committee’s decision to award Oregon a berth was clear, given their impressive performance over the first 11 games.
“After a thorough assessment of all possible outcomes over the last two weeks of the regular season among the conference’s 18 teams, there are no scenarios in which the Ducks finish outside of the top two,” the Big 10 stated in a press release.
Coach Dan Lanning’s team understands the importance of staying focused as they prepare for the conference championship. They must excel in their upcoming game against Washington to keep their momentum heading into the crucial matchup on December 7. Oregon aims to make a significant run and ultimately capture the national championship.
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