For fans who pay attention to such things, the first required injury report ahead of Oregon's College Football Playoff Game against James Madison was concerning, but a bit hopeful.
The thing you fear most is a run at one position. With Justius Lowe entering the portal, Kyler Kasper out for the year and Dillon Gresham and Jack Ressler rehabbing season-ending injuries, the Ducks are down to three healthy wide receivers, Malik Benson, Jeremiah McClellan and Cooper Perry.
The 2025 toll has been ridiculous. It seemed a devastating blow when Evan Stewart tore his patellar tendon in June.