EUGENE, OREGON - SEPTEMBER 04: Llnebacker Justin Flowe #10 of the Oregon Ducks looks over the line of scrimmage during the second quarter of the game Fresno State Bulldogs at Autzen Stadium on September 04, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. Oregon won 31-24. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
Not having Justin Flowe or Kayvon Thibodeaux for the Ohio State game was tough for Oregon football. When the news broke that neither would be able to suit up against the Buckeyes, the overwhelming feeling was that there was no hope for a win in Columbus.
Thibodeaux nearly suited up but Mario Cristobal didn’t want to chance his superstar defensive end’s health in the second game of the season.