Oregon Lists Davison Out, Tuioti Done for Season

Oregon will be without running back Jordon Davison for its upcoming game against Michigan, the Ducks’ November 11 injury report shows. Davison has seven rushing touchdowns and 439 yards on 91 carries through eight games. He was injured against Northwestern in Week 9 and also missed Oregon’s win over Ohio State.

The Ducks listed quarterback Dante Moore, defensive back Aaron Flowers, linebacker Brayden Platt, defensive lineman Matthew Johnson and offensive linemen Trent Ferguson and Dave Iuli as out. Tuioti, an outside linebacker, is also out, while tight end Andrew Olesh is doubtful. Outside linebacker Nasir Wyatt is probable.

Coach Dan Lanning said Tuioti needs surgery and will not play again this season after hurting his knee against Ohio State. Tuioti had 44 tackles and 5.5 sacks this season. He also made a 30-yard pass on a fake punt against the Buckeyes, a play that helped Oregon build momentum before halftime.

Lanning said Tuioti’s impact and leadership would be difficult to replace, and that teammates would work hard in his honor. Wyatt is among the younger players Oregon can use on the edge.

With Davison unavailable, Oregon is expected to rely on Dierre Hill Jr. and freshman Brandon Smith. Against Ohio State, Hill had 75 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Smith gained 12 yards on five carries and added 52 receiving yards and a touchdown.