The Oregon Ducks football team enters Week 11 facing uncertainty surrounding one of its brightest young stars. True freshman wide receiver Dakorien Moore, the team’s leading pass-catcher, may not suit up when the Ducks and Iowa Hawkeyes square off this Saturday afternoon in a key Big Ten showdown at Kinnick Stadium.
ESPN’s Pete Thamel shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) that the freshman phenom was injured during practice earlier this week, and his availability for the road game remains up in the air. “Sources: Oregon leading wide receiver Dakorien Moore was injured in practice this week and his availability at Iowa today is uncertain. Moore, a true freshman, leads the Ducks with 28 catches and 443 yards,” Thamel reported.
Moore’s injury occurred during midweek drills. While details remain limited, conflicting reports online have added confusion to the situation. One unverified post even suggested a possible season-ending injury before it was deleted, leaving fans and analysts eagerly awaiting official clarification from head coach Dan Lanning.
Under Big Ten football policy, official availability reports are released two hours before the 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff. This means the Ducks’ final decision on Moore will likely be known around 1:30 p.m. ET on game day.
If Moore is unable to play, Oregon will look to veterans Gary Bryant Jr. and Malik Benson to lead the receiving corps. Additionally, tight end Kenyon Sadiq and running backs Jordan James and Noah Whittington could see expanded roles to help fill the void.
Moore’s absence would put the Ducks’ offensive depth to the test against an Iowa defense ranked among the nation’s top 10 in scoring defense. Oregon enters the contest with a 7-1 record and is ranked No. 9 in the first College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings, as well as No. 6 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll.
The CFP rankings are determined by a committee that evaluates the season’s overall performance, while the AP poll is compiled from votes by a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. Despite potential injuries at receiver, Oregon’s balanced offense remains one of the most explosive in the country.
Stay tuned for updates on Dakorien Moore’s status as the Ducks prepare for this crucial Big Ten matchup.
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