Oregon Expected To Be Without Starting RB Jordon Davison For Ohio State Game
Oregon's thin running-back depth will be tested by the likely loss as a Wednesday night Big Ten availability report is set to confirm game-day statuses.
Overview
- Davison is expected to miss Saturday's game at No. 12 Ohio State after suffering a lower-extremity right-knee twisting injury in last week's win over Northwestern.
- Head coach Dan Lanning and CBS Sports reporter Matt Zenitz described the injury as a short-term, week-to-week issue rather than a long-term season-ending problem.
- Second-string back Dierre Hill Jr. is questionable after leaving the Northwestern game gimpy, which leaves true freshman Brandon Smith as the most ready relief option.
- Davison entered the injury as Oregon's leading rusher with 91 carries for 439 yards and seven touchdowns, a loss that will force the Ducks to adjust their run plan and rely more on passing or fresh backs.
- The Big Ten availability report due Wednesday night should provide official confirmations for Davison and Hill and will determine whether Smith's breakout role grows and how Oregon's offense will be staffed on Saturday.