The Oregon Ducks are set to face off against the Iowa Hawkeyes this Saturday in a crucial game that could significantly impact their chances of earning a College Football Playoff (CFP) spot. However, the Ducks will be without their top offensive weapon, true freshman wide receiver Dakorien Moore.

Moore has been a reliable target for Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, leading the team with 443 receiving yards this season. Facing an Iowa defense that ranks fifth-best in limiting passing yards in college football, Oregon’s offense was already expected to face a tough challenge. The injury Moore suffered during practice this week only adds to the difficulties the Ducks may encounter.

On Saturday morning, Oregon listed Moore as questionable to play. However, hours before kickoff, the team declared him out for the important conference matchup, according to CBS college football insider Matt Zenitz.

In a follow-up report, Zenitz revealed a more concerning update regarding Moore’s status. While the injury is not expected to be season-ending, it is possible that Moore will miss more than just this weekend’s game.

Given how vital Moore has been to Oregon’s offense this year, this development is a significant setback at a critical point in the season. Beyond Saturday’s matchup against Iowa, the Ducks still face two other ranked opponents: No. 19 USC and No. 23 Washington. These games will also play a major role in determining Oregon’s CFP aspirations.

Oregon fans will be hoping for a speedy recovery so Moore can return for those key clashes. For now, it will be interesting to see how the Ducks manage their offensive game plan without one of their most important playmakers on the field.
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