The Oregon Ducks’ injury picture remains unchanged ahead of Saturday’s matchup with No. 12 Ohio State in Columbus.
The No. 23 Ducks’ second Big Ten injury report included the same names as the first. Running back Jordon Davison, quarterback Dante Moore, wide receiver Messiah Hampton, tight end Andrew Olesh, defensive back Aaron Flowers, linebacker Brayden Platt, defensive lineman Matthew Johnson, offensive linemen Trent Ferguson and Dave Iuli were listed.
Oregon’s next report is expected at 5 p.m. PT on Friday. The conference requires four injury reports beginning three days before a game.
The biggest potential boost for the Ducks is wide receiver Jeremiah McClellan, who could return after missing significant time. McClellan opened the season with six catches for 150 yards and a touchdown, averaging 25 yards per reception, before his injury absence began.
He has not played since Sept. 12. McClellan was preparing to return against Portland State in Week 3 but broke his foot during warmups, keeping him out through September and all of October.
His availability would come as Oregon manages an unsettled receiver group. Evan Stewart and Dakorien Moore have carried more responsibility in McClellan’s absence, although Stewart missed two games and Moore had a brief injury scare late in the Week 9 victory over Northwestern. Moore enters the Ohio State game after producing 128 yards and two touchdowns against the Wildcats.
Freshman Jalen Lott could also provide depth, while Hampton remains listed as out. McClellan has previously delivered in a major moment, recording 83 yards and a touchdown against James Madison in the 2025 College Football Playoff.
At tight end, Olesh is ruled out. Jamari Johnson remains atop the depth chart, but Olesh has been a valuable reserve and will be missed against the Buckeyes.
Olesh made receptions in consecutive games against Oklahoma State and Portland State while Johnson was sidelined by injury. He scored his first collegiate touchdown against Portland State and has three receptions for 32 yards in 2026.
Johnson has been Oregon’s steady presence at the position, totaling 26 receptions for 328 yards and three touchdowns. If coach Dan Lanning turns elsewhere behind Johnson, true freshman Kendre Harrison would likely be the next option with Olesh unavailable.
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