EUGENIO- He Oregon ducks They have landed in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for a matchup against the Michigan Wolverines. The Ducks are the number one team in the country and look to defend that spot against an unranked Michigan team on Saturday, November 2.

Two of Oregon’s most dominant players may return to the field against Michigan. Both Terrance Fergusonwho recently had his appendix removed, and Jordan Burch We were practicing with the Ducks this week.

“Both guys were available to practice today,” Oregon coach Dan Lanning said Monday. “But we will keep the best interests of our players in mind as we prepare for this week.”

Burch has missed a total of three games since getting hurt during practice before Oregon’s matchup against Ohio State on Oct. 12. At the time of the injury, Burch led the ducks in tackles for loss (7) and sacks (5).

Ferguson has missed two games since he had his removed appendix Just two weeks ago. The star tight end has 20 catches for 321 yards on the season.

“It’s tough. I hate it for him because I love him and he’s a guy I’ve seen work a lot,” Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel said. “He’s also a guy that the next day, my fiancée made us chicken noodle soup and we visited him and gave him some love and attention.”

Although it is unknown if Ferguson or Burch will return to the field against Michigan, it is likely that a few other athletes will be out of the matchup. Oregon offensive lineman Matthew Bedford He has been unavailable for most of the season due to a left knee injury. Bedford was expected to be a starter this season, but has not yet had the opportunity. It is unknown when Bedford will return.

wide receiver Gary Bryant Jr.A starter of 12 games for the Ducks last season, he has yet to make his season debut. He practiced for the first time in more than a month before Oregon’s game against Purdue, but was listed as out for the Illinois game.

Freshman defensive back Dakoda Fields He has also been out since late August due to a knee injury and there is no set timetable for his return. cornerback Florence JahlilA starter in nine games last season, he is also dealing with a knee injury suffered in November 2023. Although he has been out of all games this season, he has been participating in training in recent weeks.

Redshirt Freshman My’Keil Gardnerwho is expected to be an asset on Oregon’s defensive line, also remains out indefinitely with an undisclosed injury.

“We’re looking forward to getting it back, but it’s not going to happen overnight,” Lanning said in the days leading up to the season opener against Idaho.

Redshirt Sophomore Defensive Back Zach Grisham He will likely be out for the Michigan game as well, as he hasn’t taken the field since the Ducks faced Boise State. offensive lineman David Iuli He is also recovering from an injury and could potentially see time against Michigan. The veteran reserve guard was listed as questionable instead of out against Illinois, although he did not play.

Kyler Kasper, a sophomore receiver, has missed Oregon’s last four games with an injury and appears to be out for an extended period of time.

“I don’t know the schedule at this time. It may be difficult to see him back this year, but I won’t put limitations on him or his ability to return,” Lanning said.

Finally, junior defensive back Khamari Terrellwho was listed as out for the Illinois game, is another Oregon player to monitor heading into Saturday.

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