The latest injury report is that the No. 3 Oregon Ducks (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) will host the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) on Saturday, Oct. 12 at Autzen Stadium . at 4:30 PM PT. The TV broadcast for the momentous game, with implications for the Big Ten and the College Football Playoff, will be on NBC.

The biggest update to watch for the Ducks comes from Oregon defensive lineman Jordan Burch. According to ESPN, Burch’s status is in flux after he suffered a knee injury during practice on Thursday.

Burch dominated in Oregon’s 31-10 win over Michigan State, posting a career-high 2.5 sacks. Burch is the first Duck since 2007 to record at least 2.5 sacks in a game at Autzen Stadium.

What’s the latest on Oregon offensive lineman Matthew Bedford, wide receiver Gary Bryant Jr. and cornerback Jahlil Florence? Will Ohio State starting wide receiver Carnell Tate be available after missing the Buckeyes game last week?

The Ducks are in pretty good shape and look to remain undefeated in 2024. Every Big Ten team is required to file an official injury report two hours before kickoff, and the Ducks have a relatively clean bill of health going into the game. the Buckeyes.

Another big Oregon update this week concerns Bryant Jr. who returned to Ducks practice on Tuesday. Bryant hasn’t been on the practice field in more than a month after suffering a leg injury in August. Will keep an eye on his status ahead of kick-off.

Bryant has not played yet this season. In 2023, Bryant started 12 games, catching 30 passes for 442 yards and four touchdowns.

For the Buckeyes, starting wide receiver Carnell Tate did not play in Ohio State’s 35-10 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes last week. Tate was held out with an unspecified injury, but he did warm up with the team. However, Ohio State coach Ryan Day is hopeful Tate will be available and at full strength against Oregon.

“If we had to put him in the game, he absolutely could have played,” Day said. “But we just felt like it was the right thing to keep him.”

On Wednesday after practice, coach Day provided another update indicating Tate will be available.

“He had a good workout today,” Day said Wednesday night.

The sophomore Tate has caught 14 passes for 219 yards and a touchdown in four games this season.

In late September, Oregon coach Dan Lanning unveiled an injury update on Bedford (right knee), who regressed in rehab at Duck practice during Oregon’s bye week.

“Yeah, he got let down in practice the other day,” Coach Lanning said of Bedford.

Bedford’s status is one to keep an eye on – The highly touted transfer from Indiana hasn’t started for Oregon yet, but his return would provide an exciting boost to Oregon’s offensive line.

UPDATES

Senior offensive lineman Matthew Bedford: Was OUT (knee) for all five games this season. Oregon coach Dan Lanning said Bedford got “in trouble” during practice leading up to the game against UCLA. His limited practice suggests that Bedford won’t be available against Ohio State.

Junior wide receiver Gary Bryant Jr.: Was OUT all five games this season, and Coach Lanning’s most recent update on Bryant Jr. is that he’s “going to be down for a while.”

Junior offensive lineman Dave Iuli: Was OUT all five games this season (foot injury), has been practicing the past few weeks, but there is no timetable for a return.

Junior cornerback Jahlil Florence: Was OUT (knee) all five games this season, has been practicing the past few weeks, but no timetable for a return. Florence, who started nine games for Oregon last season, is working back after offseason surgery.

Senior kicker Andrew Boyle: Missed all of 2023 (knee) and all five games this season – no timetable for return.

Redshirt freshman defensive lineman My’Keil Gardner: Was OUT all five games this season, no timetable for return. Gardner uses a scooter around the practice facility in Oregon.

Redshirt freshman linebacker Ashton Porter: Was OUT for weeks 1, 2 and 3 due to personal reasons. Returned to practice two weeks ago.

Junior defensive back Khamari Terrell: Did not play against Michigan State, but returned to practice on Tuesday and was a full participant in practice.

Freshman defensive back Dakoda Fields: Was OUT all five games this season, no timetable for return.

Redshirt sophomore defensive back Zach Grisham: Hasn’t played since the Boise State game in Week 2. He was officially listed as out against Michigan State.

Oregon is on a five-game winning streak after a 31-10 victory over Michigan State, in a game where the Ducks defense terrorized Spartan quarterback Aidan Chiles, tallying five sacks. Oregon defensive lineman Jordan Burch totaled 2.5 sacks with a fumble.

The Ducks will need every ounce of that effort to upset the Buckeyes in front of a sold-out Autzen Stadium crowd.