Oregon star edge rusher Teitum Tuioti out for the season

EUGENE — Oregon football's senior defensive end Teitum Tuioti will miss the remainder of the season due to a season-ending knee injury suffered in the Ducks' 41-28 victory over Ohio State, according to head coach Dan Lanning. Lanning praised Tuioti's contributions to the team, noting his growth as both a player and a person. Tuioti was a top performer for Oregon, leading the team in tackles with 44 and ranking second with 5.5 sacks.

This marks the eighth time in his career that Tuioti has reached double digits in sacks, as he amassed a total of 22.5 through four seasons. In the Ohio State game, Tuioti demonstrated his versatility by completing a pass on a fake punt, contributing to a momentum shift in the game. Lanning expressed his regret over the injury, emphasizing Tuioti's rarity and the potential luck of any team fortunate enough to have him.

Should Tuioti choose to enter the NFL Draft without sitting out his fifth year of eligibility, he is projected to be a second- or third-round pick, according to certain mock drafts.