The Oregon Ducks are set to face off against the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday in a game that will certainly be crucial for the program’s chances of earning a CFP spot. Unfortunately, they will head into the game without their best weapon on offense, true freshman wide receiver Dakorien Moore.
Moore has proven to be a reliable option for Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, leading the team with 443 receiving yards on the year.
Going up against an Iowa defense that allows the fifth-least passing yards in all of college football, offense was expected to be hard to come by. An injury suffered by Moore in practice this week is set to further compound what may be a difficult day for Oregon’s offensive unit.
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On Saturday morning, Oregon listed Moore as questionable to play. Hours before the game, Oregon made their final ruling on Moore’s availability, listing him as out for the important conference matchup, according to CBS college football insider Matt Zenitz.
In a follow-up report, Zenitz shared a more concerning update regarding Moore. While the injury is reportedly unlikely to be a season-ending one, Moore could very well be forced to miss more than just Saturday’s game.
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Given how important Moore has proven to be for the Ducks’ offense this year, this news could be a drastic blow at a crucial point in their season.
In addition to Saturday’s matchup against Iowa, Oregon has two more ranked opponents on their schedule. Matchups against No. 19 USC and No. 23 Washington will also loom large for Oregon’s chances of reaching the CFP.
Oregon fans will be hoping that Moore will be able to return for those two games. For the time being, it will certainly be interesting to see how well the Ducks’ offense will be able to operate without one of its most important players.
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