– Much has been said about Oregon’s depth at its offensive skill positions. But head coach Mark Helfrich applied the “X-factor” label to a defensive player — defensive lineman DeForest Buckner — on Wednesday. Helfrich also revealed his plan to groom freshman players for the season.
– On Thursday, running backs coach Gary Campbell discussed the competition among Oregon running backs in the wake of Thomas Tyner’s apparent season-sending shoulder injury.
– Jonah Moi, a junior college transfer at linebacker and three-star recruit according to 247Sports, arrived for his first practice at fall camp on Wednesday. As the Oregonian/OregonLive’s Tyson Alger points out, he has the honor of being the second-most anticipated arrival at camp.
– Oregon women’s soccer begins its season tonight at 7 with a home game versus LSU. Ryan Kostecka (Ryan_Kostecka) will be on hand with live tweets and a full recap.
– The Eugene Emeralds have now won three out of four on the road since their combined no-hitter on Sunday. They continue their series at Salem-Keizer tonight at 6:35.
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