Dan Lanning Provides Injury Updates on RB Bucky Irving, Key Players
The No. 6 Oregon Ducks came away with a commanding 36-27 victory over the USC Trojans in week 11, as Dan Lanning bested head coach Lincoln in their first rivalry showdown in Eugene.
In order to get that win, the Ducks had to rely on their depth on both sides of the ball, as key players got dinged up and missed time at various parts of the game.
The biggest names on offense included star running back Bucky Irving and Jackson-Powers-Johnson and Lanning spoke to their status during his press conference on Monday night.
"Both those guys were practicing today. Expect them to be available," the head coach said.
Oregon Ducks running back Bucky Irving celebrates with offensive lineman Steven Jones in a game against the USC Trojans.
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Snaps were a bit of an issue in the second half for Powers-Johnson, but he was ultimately able to finish out the game.
"I know those are snaps that JPJ wants back," Lanning continued. "I think certainly when you play football at this point in the season, you're going to be dinged up and banged up. And I know Jackson wouldn't use the way he felt as an excuse for having a poor snap, but he was playing through being pretty banged up at the end of that game. But I'm glad he was able to get out there today and mix it up."
Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson in a game against the USC Trojans.
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The physical nature of Saturday's contest was even more evident on defense, as cornerbacks Khyree Jackson, Jahlil Florence and Dontae Manning also got dinged up against the Trojans, but Lanning doesn't expect them to miss any time moving forward.
"Yeah, they all did (practice Monday) and I definitely think they'll be able to help us this week."
Oregon Ducks cornerback Khyree Jackson ahead of a game against the USC Trojans.
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The Ducks head to the desert this weekend for to face Arizona State, which will also be Lanning and Bo Nix's first game against former Oregon offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham.
