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Oregon Ducks, Washington Injury Report: Tez Johnson, Jordan Burch, Marcus Harper II
EUGENE — The Oregon Ducks remain the No. 1 team in the nation for the sixth consecutive week. The Ducks are 11-0 and aiming for their 12th win of the season on Saturday against the Washington Huskies in a highly anticipated rivalry game. However, injuries have plagued the Ducks in recent weeks.
Receiver Tez Johnson, defensive end Jordan Burch, offensive lineman Marcus Harper II, and others have missed time this season. While some players may be ready to return on Saturday, there has been no official confirmation from Oregon coach Dan Lanning, and updates won’t be available until the official injury report is released before the game.
Tez Johnson
Tez Johnson announced on Tuesday that he may be ready to return to the field after sustaining a shoulder injury in Oregon’s victory over Michigan on November 2. The wide receiver shared the news on his Instagram story, posting a photo of himself dancing at Autzen Stadium with the caption, “He’s back.”
Following the injury, Oregon coach Dan Lanning addressed the situation, stating that surgery was not anticipated for Johnson.
“(Tez Johnson) will be down in the near future, but I do anticipate getting Tez back,” Lanning said at the time.
Johnson’s return is expected for the upcoming game against Washington. However, when asked about the Instagram post, Lanning said:
“Yeah, I’m not going to talk about injuries. You guys will see them on the field when they’re ready to go.”
Jordan Burch
Ducks pass rusher Jordan Burch has missed four games this season due to injuries, with the first occurring during practice before the matchup against Ohio State.
“I was doing a drill, my foot got stuck in the ground, and I had a little injury. It took a minute to figure out what was going on. Once they told me what it was and that I’d be out for a few weeks, I knew I’d be fine,” Burch explained. “I was a little sad, but I knew my guys had my back. I didn’t have any worries about what was going to happen.”
Burch suffered a second injury—an ankle issue—during Oregon’s 39–18 victory over Maryland and was sidelined for the Wisconsin game. Although the full extent of the injury remains unclear, Lanning shared ahead of the Wisconsin matchup that Burch had been participating in limited practice activities. This could signal his readiness for a return against Washington.
Marcus Harper II
Marcus Harper II, a fourth-year offensive lineman, sustained an apparent left knee injury during the final quarter of Oregon’s win over Michigan. He did not play in the following game against Wisconsin.
After the Michigan game, Coach Lanning expressed optimism about Harper’s recovery, stating that both Harper and Tez Johnson were expected to return this season. With an additional week of rest, Harper’s return for the Washington game seems likely.
“Neither one of those injuries are as bad as maybe they appeared on the field,” Lanning said. “I think we’ll have those guys back, but I don’t know when that looks like right now. But we’ll do what we always do: take care of the players and what’s in the best interest of them, and both those guys are fighting to get back as soon as we can have them.”
Jahlil Florence
Jahlil Florence, a junior defensive back, was a nine-game starter for the Ducks last season, but his 2023 season was cut short due to a knee injury sustained in November against Arizona State. Florence has been listed as out for every game so far this season. However, a post by the defensive back on social media has fans speculating that Florence may be ready to return to the field soon. He has also been participating in practice over the past few weeks.
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— Jahlil florence (@jahlilflo) November 27, 2024
Matthew Bedford
Offensive lineman Matthew Bedford has been out for most of the season with a knee injury. Bedford was projected to be a starter for the Ducks this season but has been limited to just a few snaps in Week 3 against Oregon State. Bedford has been listed as out in Oregon’s availability reports for the past eight games.
My’Keil Gardner
Redshirt freshman defensive lineman My’Keil Gardner has been sidelined all season with an undisclosed injury. While there is little information about the defensive lineman’s condition, Lanning commented on Gardner’s potential to play, saying:
“Possibly. We’ll continue to assess where he’s at and feel it out.”
Dakoda Fields
Defensive back Dakoda Fields has also been out all season with a knee injury, and no timetable has been provided for his return.
Khamari Terrell
Khamari Terrell, another defensive back, has missed most of the season and has not traveled with the team for away games. He was listed as out for the Wisconsin game and will likely miss the upcoming Washington matchup.
Zach Grisham
The redshirt sophomore defensive back has been sidelined since Oregon’s game against Boise State on Sept. 7. He has been officially listed as out for the past seven games, with no timeline provided for his return.
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The Boise State Broncos play against the Oregon State Beavers in a college football game today. The matchup will begin at 11 a.m. CT on FOX. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV.
The Broncos enter this matchup with a 10-1 record and they have won nine consecutive games. In their most recent game, the Broncos defeated Wyoming 17-13 and were able to overcome a three-point deficit in the fourth quarter.
During the victory, Boise State’s star running back Ashton Jeanty rushed for 169 yards and a touchdown. The elite player averaged nearly nine yards per carry against Wyoming, so he will try to continue his offensive success today.
The Beavers enter this matchup with a 5-6 record, and they have underperformed recently. The team has lost five of their last six games so they come into the game with bowl eligibility on the line.
In their most recent game, the Beavers defeated Washington State 41-38. During the victory, Oregon State racked up 484 total yards. The team’s quarterback Ben Gulbranson threw for two touchdowns and nearly 300 yards, so he will be a key player to watch today.
Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV.
Edge Report: Oregon State vs Boise State
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EDGE: Boise State
Gulbranson was impressive last weekend against Washington State and while Boise State won’t throw the ball an excessive amount on Friday, quarterback Maddux Madsen is a capable signal caller. This season, Madsen has completed 62.8% of his passes for 2,361 yards and 19 touchdowns to just three interceptions.
EDGE: Boise State
This one shouldn’t be a surprise. Jeanty is a Heisman contender and has put together one of the best running back seasons in recent memory. He’ll be a handful for the Beavers throughout Friday’s game.
EDGE: Boise State
The Broncos have the advantage at wide receiver. While their passing attack hasn’t been prolific this season, their wide receiver unit is a reliable unit that has produced throughout the season. Cam Camper leads the way with 45 receptions for 738 yards and four touchdowns.
EDGE: Boise State
While Jermaine Terry has been playing quality football for the back half of this season, Lauter has been strong for the Broncos throughout the year with 35 receptions for 416 yards and six touchdowns.
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EDGE: Boise State
For most games this year, Oregon State’s offensive line has had the advantage but this weekend we’re going to give the advantage to the Broncos. Boise State’s offensive line hasn’t only paved the way for Ashton Jeanty to be a dominant tailback but has also allowed just 11 sacks this season in 11 games.
The No. 1 Oregon Ducks will honor its senior class vs. the Washington Huskies on Saturday, Nov. 30 in Autzen Stadium. In Oregon’s regular season home finale, the Ducks will say farewell to a special group of seniors (26 in total) that have helped the team to a 11-0 record and berth to the Big Ten Championship game.
This group of seniors includes a group of players who have spent their entire careers at Oregon and some transfers players who are finishing their college careers as Ducks.
Oregon coach Dan Lanning offered sentimental comments on an “unbelievable group of seniors.”
“We’ve got an unbelievable group of seniors that have worked really, really hard,” Lanning said ahead of senior night. “Some that got here when I was here, and some that have you know, come over time, but they certainly deserve our best this Saturday.”
The Oregon seniors include: Dillon Gabriel, Jordan Burch, Terrance Ferguson, Tez Johnson, Patrick Herbert, Jeffrey Bassa, Traeshon Holden, Kobe Savage, Bryce Boettcher, Tysheem Johnson, Brandon Johnson, Jestin Jacobs, Jabbar Muhammad, Dontae Manning, Nikko Reed, Connor Soelle, Nishad Strother, Marcus Harper II, Ajani Cornelius, George Silva, Matthew Bedford, Jamaree Caldwell, Keyon Ware-Hudson, Josh Simmons, Andrew Boyle and Kam Alexander.
“I’m very proud of those guys,” Lanning continued. “More than believing in me, I’m proud of them for believing in themselves and what they can create. It’s a player-led team. Those guys have done an unbelievable job of setting our culture and creating what we’ve been able to accomplish so far this season.”
For Oregon-natives Boettcher and Herbert, the emotions of senior night could be heightened.
“It’d be silly to say it doesn’t mean a lot to them, right? It certainly does,” Lanning said of Boettcher and Herbert. “But those guys prepare the same, regardless, which is something you value about them and how they work.”
Herbert and Boettcher have had a massive impact on the Oregon program, on the field and off. A dual-sport athlete who joined the football team as a walk-on in 2022, Boettcher is having a career season. Boettcher is Oregon’s leading tackler this season with a career-high 69 tackles while adding five tackles for loss, a sack, an interception and three pass breakups.
Boettcher was drafted in the 13th round of the 2024 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros but elected to return for one final season with the football team.
Ferguson is another Duck who stands out as a player who played his entire career in Eugene despite coaching changes, an uncommon path in the transfer portal era.
“It starts with Terrance’s work ethic, right? And his leadership, right?” Lanning said on Wednesday. “He’s done an unbelievable job in those two areas this season. Continuing to get better. He’s a coach on the field for those players around him, which I think is elite. He’s had some really high moments this year. I’m hoping he continues to have some high moments for us as we finish out.”
In his final season, Ferguson is on the cusp of becoming the most accomplished tight end in Oregon football history. Among UO tight ends, Ferguson is currently second all-time in receptions (122), tied for second in receiving touchdowns (14) and third in receiving yards (1,388).
“I’m so blessed,” Ferguson said on Wednesday. “I look back on my career and just to be a part of this program, God has put me in a great situation. I got to play four years at the University of Oregon, so I just look back at it and, honestly, I’m just so blessed and thankful for this program, the fans, my teammates and coaches. It’s crazy how fast it goes, but it’ll be a fun experience to be out there in Autzen.”
There is a chance that the Washington game is not the final game in Autzen Stadium this season. If Oregon does not get a first-round bye in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff, the Ducks could host a playoff game in Eugene.
“It’s potentially their last opportunity to play here in Autzen,” Lanning said. “You want to make sure you send them off the right way. The later you get in your career, the faster and faster these seasons and moments go by. I think this will be a special moment for all those guys stepping onto the field. We want to give them the opportunity to enjoy their senior day.”
The Ducks host rival Washington at Autzen Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 4:30 p.m. PT on NBC. Oregon hopes to send off its senior class with a big win over Huskies (6-5, 4-4 Big Ten) to reach a 12-0 record and maintain its No. 1 College Football Playoff ranking.
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