For the first time since 2012, the No. 1 Oregon Ducks football team is at the top of the college football heap. With an Autzen Stadium matchup against No. 20 Il
matchup against No. 20 Illinois on Saturday, there’s a lot to prepare to keep the crown. However, Oregon Ducks’ coachwas very clear in his pregame weekly press conference how little he cares about that glowing AP Poll ranking and the media circus that comes with it.What Duck fans should care about, however, is the status of some key athletes for this weeks’ contest.
Below are updates on each individual athlete Lanning was asked about and their injury status to this point. During the five games Burch has played in this season, he’s been instrumental for the defensive lines’ high performance. Burch has 19 tackles and five sacks recorded so far this season. His best performance was against Michigan State, with the senior picking up four total tackles , and two and a half sacks.
Ferguson is the go-to tight end for the Ducks this season. After his six accrued games, Ferguson has 321 yards off 20 receptions and is instrumental in moving the ball down the field during his own routes or blocking for others. Ferguson’s best game this season was the season opener against Idaho, where Ferguson picked up 87 yards off seven caught targets.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Oregon Ducks' Dan Lanning Celebrates Ohio State Win: 'This Is Why You Come To Oregon'In what was one of the biggest games in Oregon football history, the Oregon Ducks defeated Ohio State 32-31. Oregon not only proved they could compete with the best teams in the country -- they proved they can beat anyone in the country.
Read more »
Can Oregon Ducks Coach Dan Lanning Flip Five-Star Alabama Commit Dijon Lee?The Oregon Ducks' coaching staff are looking to flip some of the top recruits across the country, including a five-star cornerback out of Southern California.
Read more »
Oregon Ducks' Dan Lanning: 'Tough' Dillon Gabriel Injury Update After Michigan StateThe Oregon Ducks remain undefeated with 31-10 victory over Michigan State. After the game, Oregon head coach Dan Lanning assessed quarterback Dillon Gabriel's toughness/injury update after suffering a hard hit by Michigan State.
Read more »
Oregon Ducks’ Dan Lanning: What Chip Kelly 'Doesn’t Get Enough Credit For'Fifteen years since current Ohio State offensive coordinator fChip Kelly paved the way for the modern era of Oregon Ducks football, Oregon coach Dan Lanning reflects on the former Oregon great's legacy and previews facing Kelly this weekend in Autzen...
Read more »
Oregon Ducks' Dan Lanning Post Game Vs. Ohio State: Jordan Burch InjuryAfter a physical battle that left the Oregon Ducks leading by one point into halftime, the Oregon Ducks rose to the challenge of Ohio State with a final score of 32-31. Oregon coach Dan Lanning addressed Jordan Burch's injury.
Read more »
Did Oregon Ducks’ Dan Lanning Admit to Intentional Penalty in Win Over Ohio State?During his weekly pregame press conference, Oregon Duck Footballs’ head coach alluded to intentionally committing a penalty to run out the clock in Oregon’s marquee win vs. the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Read more »