Oregon's Evan Stewart Doubtful for CFP Opener as Optimism Grows for Later Return

Postseason appearances would not affect his expected redshirt, easing Oregon's decision on any limited snaps.

Overview

Oregon downgraded the wideout to doubtful for the first-round College Football Playoff game against No. 12 James Madison after listing him as questionable midweek.
He has not played this season following early-summer patellar tendon surgery and only recently returned to practice.
CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz reports increasing optimism that he could make a postseason debut as early as the Jan. 1 quarterfinal versus Texas Tech, contingent on Oregon advancing.
He remains short of full game shape despite progress, making a debut in the opener unlikely.
In his absence, Oregon’s passing game has been led by Malik Benson, tight end Kenyon Sadiq, and freshman Dakorien Moore.