Jamari Johnson makes a great play to start 3rd quarter, goes down hard

Nov 14, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks tight end Jamari Johnson (9) catches a pass for a first down during the first half against Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back John Nestor (17) at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Nov 14, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks tight end Jamari Johnson (9) catches a pass for a first down during the first half against Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back John Nestor (17) at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Early in the third quarter, the star of the game so far has been Jamari Johnson, Oregon's No. 2 tight end, the transfer from Louisville.

On third and 10 from the 25 Dante Moore found him for 31 yards and a first down on a well-executed corner route. He'd caught an 18-yarder over the middle in the 2nd quarter.

Johnson went down hard on the play, however, as it appeared the Husky defender punched him in the arm trying to punch out the ball. Trainers were working on him on him on the sideline.

Big Miss by Sadiq halts the drive

Oregon went on to convert a 37-yard field goal, his third to take a 16-7 lead. The opening drive of the half took 5:53 off the clock, 56 yards in 11 plays.

The usually reliable Kenyon Sadiq dropped a pass down the left sideline that would have gotten the Ducks into the Red Zone, however. Moore opened the game 15-22 for 170 yards.

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