Oregon leading receiver injury status 'uncertain' vs Iowa football

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If you asked most college football experts where Oregon has the biggest advantage over Iowa, they would probably say the Ducks' speed and athleticism are a huge mismatch for the Hawkeyes.

And no player is a better embodiment of that than the Ducks' star freshman wide receiver Dakorien Moore.

The 5-foot-11, 195-pound speedster has been electric for Oregon this season, catching 28 passes for 443 yards and three touchdowns. He's also rushed for a score. His immediate chemistry with sophomore quarterback Dante Moore has helped the Ducks' offense be one of the most explosive units in the country. However, some recent news broke around Moore that could change the complexion of today's game.

According to ESPN college football reporter Pete Thamel, Dakorien Moore's status for today's game is "uncertain", after the star freshman suffered an injury in practice this past week.

If Moore can't go today, it would be a huge break for the Hawkeyes, but the Ducks still have plenty of weapons to utilize. Tight end Kenyon Sadiq has 311 receiving yards and a team-leading five receiving touchdowns on the season. Wide receivers Gary Bryant Jr. and Malik Benson each have 277 receiving yards and at least three receiving touchdowns. And Oregon has four running backs with at least 250 rushing yards, three rushing scores, and 5.9 yards per carry this year.

With or without Moore, this offense is still going to present a huge challenge for Phil Parker's defense. But the challenge could get slightly easier if the Ducks' best receiver can't go today. Official news on his status will be revealed closer to kick off.

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