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Jordon Davison Out 6–8 Weeks With Broken Collarbone

8/13/2026

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Davison Misses Season

Jordon Davison (sophomore) will miss 6–8 weeks after a broken collarbone, sidelining him through September and the first four games.
Davison posted 667 yards and 15 touchdowns and missed the playoff semifinal after breaking his collarbone in the quarterfinal.
Dierre Hill Jr., who recorded 656 yards and five touchdowns, will lead the backfield when Oregon opens 2026 season against Boise State on Sept. 5, with Davison a long shot to return.

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Mehringer Designs Attack

Offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer must design Oregon’s attack without Jordon Davison.
Running backs coach Ra’Shaad Samples said Davison practiced early in camp, showing staff optimism.
Mehringer’s promotion replaces former play-caller Will Stein and creates an adjustment period for the offense.
The staff will lean on power back Simeon Price and expand Dierre Hill’s role to sustain production.

History

Historical Context

In 2005, USC under Pete Carroll lost Reggie Bush after the NCAA ruled him ineligible, yet the team went 12-0 in the regular season and played in the BCS championship, showing a roster blow can be offset by scheme tweaks. Oregon’s 2026 Ducks, after Jordon Davison’s broken collarbone, have coordinator Drew Mehringer reshaping the offense around Dierre Hill and Simeon Price, echoing USC’s 2005 adjustment.

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Davison Misses Season

Jordon Davison (sophomore) will miss 6–8 weeks after a broken collarbone, sidelining him through September and the first four games.
Davison posted 667 yards and 15 touchdowns and missed the playoff semifinal after breaking his collarbone in the quarterfinal.
Dierre Hill Jr., who recorded 656 yards and five touchdowns, will lead the backfield when Oregon opens 2026 season against Boise State on Sept. 5, with Davison a long shot to return.

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