What Jeremiah McClellan's injury means for Oregon Ducks going forward
With star WR Jeremiah McClellan breaking his foot, here's a look at how the Oregon Ducks will handle the injury going forward.
On Monday night, Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning shared the unfortunate news that star wide receiver Jeremiah McClellan had suffered a broken foot while warming up for their Friday night game against Portland State. While the extent of McClellan's injury is unclear, it is expected to sideline him for several weeks, potentially the entire regular season.
The loss of McClellan, who was among the leading receivers through the first two games with seven catches for 170 yards and a touchdown, is a significant blow to the Ducks. However, the team possesses a strong backup plan, as they have several other star wide receivers, Evan Stewart and Dakorien Moore, who will need to step up their performance.
Stewart and Moore have already put up impressive numbers, combining for 26 catches for 414 yards. With this depth at the wide receiver position, the Ducks should be able to handle McClellan's absence and continue to challenge their opponents throughout the season.
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