Nebraska Cornhuskers Could Be Without Key Players Against Oregon Ducks
Oregon and Nebraska enter the game with injuries. Can Oregon take advantage up front early to push the tempo?
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The Oregon Ducks head to Lincoln on Saturday and should have Cameron Hunt back on the Offensive Line. According to Mike Riley, several key players could play, but are listed as doubtful for Nebraska on Saturday.
Nebraska will be down two Wide Receivers against the Oregon Ducks according to HuskerCorner.com. Brandon Reilly and Alonzo Moore who both has big catches last week against Wyoming will likely be out this week.
On Defense, Lamar Jackson suffered a groin injury and is also listed as doubtful. None of the injuries mentioned appear to be season ending, which is always good to hear regardless of the competition. It’s just this is not a good week to have injuries when your facing and Oregon team that appears to be picking up momentum at the right time in 2016.
WIth two down on the Offensive Line, that could be an opportunity for the Oregon Defense to take advantage. Freshman Troy Dye could have a breakout game on Saturday in the new 4-3 Defense with where he lines up on the field.
The Oregon Ducks and Nebraska Cornhuskers meet at Memorial Stadium on Saturday at 12:30pm Pacific Time. The game will be broadcast on ABC.