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Ducks Battle Injuries, Face Illinois Saturday
24 Oct
Summary
- Oregon faces Illinois with multiple key players injured.
- Quarterback Dante Moore remains out with a concussion.
- The Ducks are ten-point favorites against the Fighting Illini.
The Oregon Ducks are set to face the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday, continuing to navigate a challenging injury situation. With starting quarterback Dante Moore out for his third straight game due to a concussion, the Ducks will start Dylan Raiola. This marks Raiola's second start since Moore's injury. Oregon's offensive struggles have been exacerbated by several key players being unavailable. Receivers Jeremiah McClellan and Evan Stewart are among those sidelined, with Messiah Hampton and Jalen Lott also joining the injured list. This leaves Raiola with limited top receiving targets. Despite the mounting injuries, Oregon enters the game as a ten-point favorite. The Ducks and Fighting Illini will kick off from Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois, at 12 p.m. PT, with the game broadcast on the Big Ten Network.
