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What Dan Lanning Praise Reveals About Jamari Johnson's Work Behind the Scenes Tight end Jamari Johnson missed two consecutive games due to injury, but when the No. 15 Oregon Ducks needed him the most, he returned to th...

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Stellar in cirtical win Johnson gathered in all seven targets for 119 yards during Saturday's 41-27 win versus USC.

Impact Johnson grabbed all seven of his targets, completing a masterful performance. Although he failed to score a touchdown, an opportunity is sure to come his way again soon, potentially after the bye week against UCLA.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Is Jamari Johnson playing today? Oregon injury update ahead of USC showdown One of the Ducks' premier playmakers may not be able to go in a must-win game.

SEPTEMBER 26 • FANSIDED.COM

Set to play against USC Johnson (undisclosed) is set to return against USC on Saturday after being a full participant in warmups, per Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian.

Impact Johnson went through warm-ups and wasn't limited, positioning himself to take the field Saturday. The tight end will be a huge addition to the passing attack after a two-game absence and will look to pick up where he left off in Oregon's opener, hauling in four receptions for 57 yards and a score.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Going through warmups Johnson (warmups) is fully dressed and going through warmups ahead of Saturday's game at USC, Max Torres of On3.com reports.

Impact Johnson is dressed and appears ready to be available in this contest. However, the tight end has suited up and participated in warm-ups in previous weeks but ultimately never took the field. A final call will be made closer to the 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

GTD for Saturday Johnson (undisclosed) is listed as a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's contest at USC, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Johnson's official status will be determined closer to kickoff as he aims to return for the first time since Oregon's season opener against Boise State. The tight end has suited up and participated in warmups in previous weeks, but ultimately never took the field.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Projected to be game-time decision Johnson (undisclosed) is likely a game-time decision for Saturday's game at USC, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Though there is optimism that Johnson will play Week 4, it looks like his availability will not be confirmed Friday, with his likely game-time decision indicating that the Ducks need until Saturday to decide his availability. He was their top tight end against Boise State, and with how badly they fared without him in Week 2, much firepower is demanded in their conference opener Saturday. The last time Johnson played USC was a year ago, when he caught all three of his targets for 34 yards.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Officially listed as questionable Johnson (undisclosed) has been officially listed as questionable for Saturday's game at USC.

Impact Even though head coach Dan Lanning said earlier this week that Johnson is "likely to play," the questionable tag suggests a final call on his status will be made later in the week. Johnson didn't play in Week 3 and has four catches for 57 yards and a score in his lone appearance in 2026.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return in Week 4 Johnson (undisclosed) is likely to play Saturday against USC, head coach Dan Lanning told Matt Prehm of 247Sports.com.

Impact Johnson didn't play in the Week 3 win over Portland State, but the senior TE is expected back for a tougher matchup at USC in Week 4. If so, he should see most of the targets at TE ahead of Kendre Harrison, who caught four passes for 53 yards and a touchdown in Week 3's 84-0 blowout win.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ends up not playing Friday Johnson (undisclosed) did not play in Friday's 84-0 win over Portland State.

Impact Johnson missed his second straight game even after warming up before kickoff. The tight end could've been held out because of the FCS opponent, and the team didn't want to risk anything further. Once healthy, he'll look to build on his four receptions for 57 yards and one touchdown he recorded in the season opener. He will aim to return against USC next Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Present in warmups Johnson (undisclosed) is warming up with the tight end group ahead of Friday's game versus Portland State, per Erik Skopil of 247Sports.

Impact For the second week in a row, Johnson is warming up with the tight end group, though it is worth noting that he did the same thing last week before ultimately not suiting up. A final call on his status should come closer to kickoff.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Will be assessed throughout week Johnson (undisclosed) will be assessed throughout the week to determine his availability for Friday's game against Portland State, according to Rob Moseley of Oregon's official sit...

Impact Johnson didn't play in Week 2 against Oklahoma State despite taking part in warmups, so the cause of the injury remains unclear. The TE will be evaluated throughout the week to see if he can play Friday, but if not, Andrew Olesh will draw another start.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Oklahoma State Johnson (undisclosed) is out for Oregon's tilt with Oklahoma State, per Zachary Neel of Ducks Wire.

Impact Johnson was part of warmups for the Ducks, so it's unclear why the tight end is out against the Cowboys. He reeled in four catches for 57 yards and a score in the season-opening win against Boise State, but in his stead, Andrew Olesh will draw the start.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Oregon Ducks Quarterback Dante Moore's Biggest Strength on Display Already Oregon quarterback Dante Moore calmly dropped back before firing a strike downfield to tight end Jamari Johnson who barreled in for a 27-yar...

SEPTEMBER 10 • SI.COM

Finds end zone in victory Johnson totaled four receptions (on six targets) for 57 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-27 win versus Boise State.

Impact Johnson now has full ownership of the tight end position after Kenyon Saddiq's departure, and Dante Moore was consistently looking his way. He'll try to start a TD streak next week against Oklahoma State.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Oregon didn't appreciate Boise State dancing to "Shout"

Oregon players didn't appreciate Boise State dancing to “Shout” during their game

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Moore throws for 3 TDs and No. 2 Oregon overcomes a slow start to beat Boise State 34-27

Dante Moore threw for 378 yards and three touchdowns, and the No. 2 Oregon Ducks overcame a slow start to down resilient Boise State 34-27 in the season opener for both teams

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Jamari Johnson Gets Real On Continuing Oregon Ducks' Tight End Legacy The No. 2 Oregon Ducks have a proud history of developing tight ends into future NFL talents under coach Dan Lanning and before his tenure s...

SEPTEMBER 2 • SI.COM

Dan Lanning Pulls Back Curtain on Oregon's Thriving Tight End Pipeline Tight end Jamari Johnson is among the players tabbed as a potential breakout star for the No. 2 Oregon Ducks in 2026 and a possible first-ro...

SEPTEMBER 2 • SI.COM

Oregon football star shares embarrassing Dante Moore huddle secret Oregon's Jamari Johnson shared a secret from the huddle started by Dante Moore.

JULY 31 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Dan Lanning Explains What's Overlooked With Dante Moore, Jamari Johnson As Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning took the podium at Big Ten Media Days, he made it clear that two of Oregon’s most important offensive play...

JULY 30 • SI.COM

Return of Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith and Oregon's Dante Moore have Buckeyes and Ducks thinking big

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith downplays his chances of winning a Heisman Trophy even though he’s generally regarded as college football’s top returning player regardless...

JULY 29 • Associated Press

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Indiana and Ohio State are both in Joel Klatt’s elite tier, but another Big Ten team sits at No. 1 in his post-spring top 25.

MAY 4 • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Rankings: Oregon, Notre Dame Highlight Post-Spring Top 25

2026 College Football Rankings: There's a 3-Way Race for No. 1 in Joel Klatt's Top 10

Joel Klatt believes that it's a three-way race between Oregon, Georgia and Indiana for the No. 1 spot in his way-too-early top 10 for 2026.

JANUARY 22 • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Rankings: There's a 3-Way Race for No. 1 in Joel Klatt's Top 10

Notches TD in semifinal rout Johnson had four catches for 83 yards and a touchdown during Friday's 56-22 loss to Indiana in the CFP semifinal.

Impact Johnson did his part in the contest, notching a touchdown in the first quarter to tie the game at seven before things went downhill for the Ducks. Johnson compiled an impressive sophomore campaign in Eugene after transferring in from Oregon, compiling 32 catches for 510 yards and three touchdowns, and he could be positioned to take the lead role in the tight end room in 2026 should Kenyon Sadiq turn pro.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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Oregon didn't appreciate Boise State dancing to "Shout"

Moore throws for 3 TDs and No. 2 Oregon overcomes a slow start to beat Boise State 34-27

Return of Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith and Oregon's Dante Moore have Buckeyes and Ducks thinking big

2026 College Football Rankings: Oregon, Notre Dame Highlight Post-Spring Top 25

2026 College Football Rankings: There's a 3-Way Race for No. 1 in Joel Klatt's Top 10