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Oregon's Makhi Hughes Redshirts, Preserving Two Years Eligibility

10/1/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Makhi Hughes will redshirt the 2023 season at Oregon, per head coach Dan Lanning.
He transferred from Tulane after a 2024 season with 1,401 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns.
At Oregon, Hughes has 17 carries for 70 yards in four games.
The redshirt preserves two years of eligibility after missing the 2022 season due to injury.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA introduced the redshirt rule in 2016, allowing athletes to extend their eligibility by not participating in games. This strategy has become popular, with over 30% of college football players opting for redshirt seasons to recover from injuries or enhance their skills. Makhi Hughes, transferring from Tulane after a standout 2024 season, exemplifies this trend by redshirting at Oregon to regain eligibility.

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Story summary

Makhi Hughes will redshirt the 2023 season at Oregon, per head coach Dan Lanning.
He transferred from Tulane after a 2024 season with 1,401 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns.
At Oregon, Hughes has 17 carries for 70 yards in four games.
The redshirt preserves two years of eligibility after missing the 2022 season due to injury.

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