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Oregon’s Byron Marshall could be out for the season

By Stu White

Sep 26, 2015; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receiver Byron Marshall (9) is assisted by the training staff following and injury on a punt return against the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2015; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receiver Byron Marshall (9) is assisted by the training staff following and injury on a punt return against the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oregon wide receiver Byron Marshall could miss the rest of the season with an undisclosed injury

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When the Oregon Ducks released their depth chart for this Saturday’s game against the Colorado Buffaloes, many fans noticed the absence of wide receiver (and former running back) Byron Marshall, who exited last weekend’s game against the Utah Utes with an undisclosed leg injury.

Since the depth chart was released, the news has only gotten worse. CSNNW reported Wednesday morning that Marshall may miss the rest of the year, having undergone an unspecified surgery on Tuesday (a source told CSNNW that Marshall is “done.”)

If Marshall is indeed out for the remainder of the season — remember: nothing has been officially confirmed by the team yet — it’ll be a huge blow to the Ducks, who are already having a tumultuous year. Marshall, who began his Oregon career as a reliable running back, transitioned to playing wide receiver in 2014. In his first full season in the role, he put up some great stats: a team-leading 74 receptions for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns. He got off to a solid start in 2015, hauling in nine catches for 121 yards and a pair of touchdowns, as well as being a major factor in the return game, averaging a conference-leading 27.5 yards per kick return.

The Ducks have plenty of talent at wide receiver, and the return of Darren Carrington, currently serving a suspension due to a failed drug test, should help mitigate the loss of Marshall, but still: losing a senior leader is not easy.

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