The No. 15 Oregon Ducks continue to practice during their bye week as coach Dan Lanning warns of a No. 23 UCLA Bruins team that reminds him of 2025’s National Championship-winning Indiana squad.
With the Oct. 10 kickoff against the Bruins looming at Autzen Stadium, take a look at which players might need some more magic to happen on Rich Brooks Field before NCAA Transfer Portal accusations begin to manifest.
Andrew Olesh, Sophomore, Tight End
Currently possessing 32 yards and one touchdown off of three receptions, sophomore tight end Andrew Olesh is going to see significantly less action with the return of senior star Jamari Johnson, as he stepped in for Johnson for the Ducks’ 39-31 loss against the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
During that game, Olesh struggled to step into Johnson’s role as a blocker specifically, with the Ducks averaging 3 yards per rush against the Cowboys and four sacks against senior quarterback Dante Moore…