EUGENE – There’s a Jeremiah McClellan effect on the Oregon Ducks’ offense, and it showed up before kickoff Saturday. The receivers always dance during warmups, but McClellan brings a little extra juice. With the junior back in uniform, the whole position group danced a little longer and looked a little looser in front of more than 103,000 fans at The Horseshoe.
McClellan returned from injury in Oregon’s 41-28 win over Ohio State in Columbus and although he had just one catch for five yards, Ducks coach Dan Lanning’s comments on McClellan are notable.
What Dan Lanning Said About Jeremiah McClellan
“When he was in there, he did a really good job. Sometimes he’s open. I wish we could have been able to find him, but I think his leadership continues to show up. His work ethic continues to show up, and obviously he’s a big piece of our offense and a dynamic piece. So, excited to have him back out there,” Lanning said.
That’s worth keeping an eye on Saturday in Autzen Stadium for No. 16 Oregon against Michigan. Before his broken foot, McClellan led Oregon in receiving yards. Four of his first seven catches went for at least 20 yards, and two went for 50 or more. A bigger role for McClellan would give quarterback Dylan Raiola another receiver who can stretch the field alongside sophomore Dakorien Moore.…