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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 Oregon Ducks have accomplished just about everything possible for a college football team in the last few seasons. They’ve had an undefeated regular season, notched back-to-back College Football Playoff appearances and won a ton of bowl games.
The Ducks have been transformed into a perennial contender, and the only thing still on their agenda is the elusive national championship victory. They’ve gotten closer to reaching that goal in each of Dan Lanning’s first four seasons as head coach, so it feels like just a matter of time.
The college football staff of The Athletic were polled on a wide range of predictions about next season, and the most eye-popping result was next season’s national championship game winner, with Oregon receiving the most votes. Nine people out of 28 votes for them, which may not seem too convincing, but the next closest team was the Notre Dame Fighting Irish with five votes.
The Ducks had their season ended by the Indiana Hoosiers, who went on to win the national championship. However, star quarterback Fernando Mendoza declared for the NFL Draft after the historic victory, so that could be enough to put Oregon in the driver’s seat.
Their own quarterback, Dante Moore, will be back in Eugene next year with another season of experience and a full arsenal of weapons around him to make another run at glory. It feels like this team will always be in contention under Lanning, but this year will be one of the best chances they ever have to finally bring home the national title.
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What you need to know for 2025 tax brackets
Learn how 2025 tax brackets work and what they mean for your income tax this season.
Some Oregonians who filed their taxes early may receive less than they thought as the Oregon Department of Revenue announced approximately 500 taxpayers will have their refund adjusted after receiving the state’s Kids Credit in error.
The agency provided incorrect instructions for tax forms and with tax preparation software partners at the start of the 2026 tax season regarding how to claim the Oregon Kids Credit.
“As a result, a small number of taxpayers who are not eligible for the Oregon Kids Credit calculated and claimed the Oregon Kids Credit on their returns,” the Department of Revenue said in a release. “An additional small number of taxpayers who are eligible to claim the Oregon Kids Credit claimed too large of a credit.”
Here’s what to know about the error and how it’s being corrected.
How many 2025 tax returns were impacted by the error?
Since the 2026 tax season opened on Jan. 26, the agency said it has processed about 135,000 returns, and the new federal deductions impacted fewer than 500 of those returns, according to the agency.
While the department expects that number to grow as the correction is updated across all filing systems, the agency anticipates that the total number of affected returns will remain low.
“Our IT team will work through the weekend to update our systems to make sure taxpayers don’t face delays because of this error,” DOR Chief Information Officer Jon Dolan said. “We expect Direct File Oregon to be accurately filing returns for Oregon Kids’ Credit claimants by early next week.”
The department recommends that taxpayers who plan to try to claim the Oregon Kids Credit wait to file until Direct File Oregon, or the tax filing software they use, has been fully updated.
What happens to Oregonians who may have received the tax credit in error?
The Department of Revenue is automatically adjusting any returns affected by the error.
Any Oregon taxpayer who may have received the Kids Credit or too large of a credit as a result of the error does not need to take any action. They will be notified of the adjustment by mail, as well as through their Revenue Online account.
“We will make the correction to their return, but we also want to manage taxpayers’ expectations,” Department of Revenue Director David Gerstenfeld said. “Unfortunately, their refund may be less than they anticipated. We know that a difference of even $100 can be very impactful for low-income families with young children, and we sincerely apologize for the error.”
How can Oregonians correctly claim the Oregon Kids’ Credit?
Oregon taxpayers claiming the Oregon Kids Credit are now offered a new form of assistance by the Oregon Department of Revenue to ensure they claim the correct credit amount when they electronically file their tax year 2025 return.
What is the Oregon Kids’ Credit?
The Oregon Kids Credit is a refundable credit for low-income families with young dependent children.
The full credit offers $1,050 per child, up to five children, on a modified adjusted gross income of $26,550 or less. A partial credit is also available for families with a modified adjusted gross income of up to $31,550.
What was the error?
To qualify for the Kids Credit, Oregonians must meet the requirements for their modified adjusted gross income.
The error stemmed from how new federal deductions created under House Resolution 1, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill, for overtime pay, tips, and new car loan interest are calculated when determining Oregon taxpayers’ modified adjusted gross income.
According to the agency, the federal legislation made major changes to tax law that were quickly incorporated into Department of Revenue forms, instructions and processes. Incorrect instructions were provided on forms for the federal deductions, creating an error in calculating the modified adjusted gross income.
Where can Oregonians go if they have questions about the Kids Credit?
For any questions regarding the Oregon Kids’ Credit, Oregonians can visit the department’s website at www.oregon.gov/dor/programs/individuals/Pages/okc-faq.aspx.
Taxpayers can also call 503-947-0350 or email questions.dor@dor.oregon.gov.
Ginnie Sandoval is the Oregon Connect reporter for the Statesman Journal. Sandoval can be reached at GSandoval@statesmanjournal.com or on X at @GinnieSandoval.
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