The Oregon Ducks are visiting the Oregon State Beavers on Saturday, Sept. 14 in the 128th edition of the rivalry. See which players might be unavailable for the Ducks.
The Oregon Ducks are managing several injuries on both offense and defense as they prepare to face the Oregon State Beavers on Saturday, Sept. 14, for the 128th rivalry matchup, now occurring as non-conference teams.
An official availability report will be released two hours prior to kickoff, but in the meantime, here’s an unofficial update as the team makes the quick journey to Corvallis.
WR Gary Bryant Jr. is currently regarded as doubtful to play due to an undisclosed injury. He was previously listed as questionable on the team’s official injury report before their victory over Boise State. The experienced player has not participated in the first two games this season, but his return would add valuable experience to the receiving group.
In his inaugural season with the Ducks last year, Bryant Jr. recorded 30 receptions for 442 yards and four touchdowns. Before joining Oregon, he spent his first three collegiate seasons at USC, amassing 53 catches for 645 yards and seven touchdowns, much of which came during his standout 2021 season.
DB Jahlil Florence has been absent for the first two games, but his participation in recent practices may suggest he could return soon.
Hailing from San Diego, Florence played a significant role in Oregon’s secondary last season. Now in his third year with the Ducks, he aims to reintegrate into a defensive back unit that has recently welcomed transfers Jabbar Muhammad (Washington) and Brandon Johnson (Duke).
In his first two seasons in college, Florence has recorded 35 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, and two interceptions.
OL Matthew Bedford has been sidelined with a knee injury that prevented him from practicing this week, but Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning expressed confidence that Bedford will still play against the Beavers.
“Improving consistently,” Lanning remarked about Bedford. “I’m confident he could play.”
DB Dakoda Fields has not yet appeared in a college game due to a knee injury that kept him out of the first two contests, and there is currently no timeline for his return. Lanning mentioned before the season that Fields would be sidelined for “a while.”
The freshman defensive back is expected to play a significant role in Oregon’s future, but for now, he must keep observing from the sidelines.
OL Dave Iuli was declared unavailable before the season opener against Idaho and also missed last week’s victory over Boise State. His likelihood of playing against Oregon State remains uncertain, but the offensive line would definitely benefit from his presence.
DL My’Keil Gardner has been sidelined for the first two games of the season due to a foot injury. According to a Ducks Wire report, he has been spotted riding a scooter on campus, which might indicate that he still has some time before he can return to the field for the Ducks this season.
The Ducks and Beavers are set to clash in Corvallis on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. PT
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