For the second time in three weeks, Oregon will be taking on a Big Ten opponent on a Friday night, facing Purdue at 5 p.m. PT. Both teams are generating a lot of excitement for this matchup.
This game marks another instance of a top-five team going up against the Spoilermakers. Before diving into game previews, let’s check on the potential player availability for both the Ducks and Boilermakers. Jordan Burch has been a key figure this week, as Dan Lanning indicated he anticipates Burch returning at some point this season, but he won’t rush his standout defensive end back. If Burch is unable to play again (which seems likely), the Ducks will need to find ways to pressure the quarterback without him. Luckily, the defense boasts several key players capable of quickly getting into the backfield, including Matayo Uiagalelei and Derrick Harmon.
Oregon
WR Gary Bryant Jr. (undisclosed),
WR Jack Ressler (undisclosed),
OL Fox Crader (undisclosed)
DOUBTFUL:
DE Jordan Burch (knee),
OL Matthew Bedford (knee),
DL My’Keil Gardner (foot)
OUT
CB Jahlil Florence (leg), OL Dave Iuli (foot),
WR Kyler Kasper (leg),
DB Dakoda Fields (knee)
Purdue
OUT:
DL Drake Carlson (undisclosed),
TE George Burhenn (undisclosed),
LB Owen Davis (undisclosed),
LB Winston Berglund (undisclosed),
DL Joe Strickland (undisclosed),
WR CJ Smith (undisclosed),
DB Smiley Bradford (undisclosed),
B Nyland Green (foot),
OL Jaekwon Bouldin (undisclosed)
As noted, neither team will be at full strength, and it would be great to finally see Matthew Bedford take the field after waiting all season.
Let’s hope for a speedy recovery for these players!
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