Oregon star edge rusher Teitum Tuioti out for the season
Ducks senior defensive end Teitum Tuioti suffered a season-ending knee injury in Oregon’s 41-28 win over Ohio State, Dan Lanning announced on Monday.
Key points
- EUGENE — One of Oregon football’s most important defensive players is done for the season.
- In the win over the Buckeyes, he also showed off his arm: Tuioti completed a pass to fellow defensive end Matayo Uiagalelei on a memorable fake punt which shifted momentum in the game.
- 8 all-time for Oregon with 22.5 sacks across his four seasons, providing steady leadership on a talented and experienced defensive front.
But unfortunately Teitum’s done for the year, he had a knee injury, he’ll end up having surgery.” Tuioti was among the Ducks’ leaders in tackles with 44, and ranked second on the team in sacks with 5.5 on the season.
Additional details
- “Teitum has been unbelievable for us this year, and every year he’s been here,” Lanning said.
- The former Sheldon High School star sits at No.
- “I hate it for him, because (the injury) was a routine, weird play that it happened on,” Lanning said.
- “Just watching him grow as a player and person has been a lot of fun for us.
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