Jordon Davison injured, expected to miss 2nd half vs. Northwestern
After suffering a lower-body injury in the first half, Oregon running back Jordon Davison isn't expected to return against Northwestern.
In the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats, Oregon Ducks running back Jordon Davison was injured after being tackled awkwardly, according to Oregon's head coach Dan Lanning. The Ducks were trailing 20-13 at halftime, facing the potential of ending their season 4-4 on Halloween. Teammate Dierre Hill Jr. also got hurt and missed the last few minutes of the first half but is expected to return once he warms up.
The Ducks' rushing game struggled in the first half, gaining only 33 yards on 12 carries, averaging 2.8 yards per attempt. Hill contributed 21 yards on four carries, while Davison added 17 yards on three attempts. Da Jaun Riggs and Brandon Smith also made their presence felt, each recording a carry. By the second quarter, Oregon's passing game started to pick up as quarterback Dylan Raiola completed 10 of 15 passes for 122 yards and a touchdown.
However, Northwestern's defense held up well, with their quarterback Aidan Chiles gaining over 200 total yards and throwing for two touchdowns in the first half. With Davison ruled out for the remainder of the game and Hill's availability and performance uncertain, Riggs and Smith are likely to see increased playing time in the final 30 minutes.
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