It’s the time of the year when we see football rosters in flux across the nation, whether it be due to players leaving via the transfer portal, or others opting out of bowl games and declaring for the NFL Draft.
That means that there are holes to fill on teams playing in bowl games across the nation, and young players with opportunities to step up and make a name for themselves.
In other words, it’s a perfect opportunity for breakouts to take place.
“Every one of these games, you’re gonna see somebody who probably hasn’t made a huge impact throughout the season that shows up in a bowl game,” Lanning said after practice on Friday. “So I’m excited to see the progress they make over these next several weeks. And then the opportunity to get on the field and make an impact.”
The Oregon Ducks have seen a good amount of roster turnover so far since the season ended, with a handful of players entering the transfer portal, and a few others declaring for the draft. We will undoubtedly see more of both take place between now and the Fiesta Bowl against Liberty on New Year’s Day.
So with those departures comes a chance for some young players to step up. Here are the guys who we have our eye on to potentially have a breakout in the bowl game:
RB Jayden Limar
Even with Friday’s news that Bucky Irving plans to play in the Fiesta Bowl, I still think that we will see an influx in carries and opportunities for Jayden Limar.
The true freshman got some limited run in 2023, but with Dante Dowdell entering the transfer portal, and Noah Whittington still out with a leg injury, I wouldn’t be surprised if he saw 5-10 carries at the very least, and potentially more. When we have seen Limar play this year, he’s been very impressive.
QB Austin Novosad
With Ty Thompson entering the transfer portal, it only leaves two…
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Author : Ducks Wire
Publish date : 2023-12-16 13:27:04
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