JORDAN JAMES NEWS

Back at practice James made his return to the Ducks' practice ahead of their Week 1 matchup against Idaho, James Crepea of Oregon Live reports.

Impact James has missed portions of fall camp, but is now back to a full participant. He's expected to be the top back in Oregon's backfield alongside Noah Whittington this fall, and those two should combine to form one of the most potent one-two punches in the Big Ten.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Wednesday practice James (undisclosed) was absent from Oregon's practice Wednesday, James Crepea of The Oregonian reports.

Impact While James did not participate in Tuesday's special teams session for the Ducks, this news comes as a bit of a surprise as the running back has no lingering injuries. His absence from practice could be non-injury related or for precautionary measures, but it is worth monitoring as the Ducks open up the season against Idaho next Saturday.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 16, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

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AUGUST 15, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Listed as starter James has been listed as the lead running back in the team's depth chart, James Crepea of MSN.com reports.

Impact Although the season has not started, it can be speculated James will be the team's No. 1 running back ahead of Noah Whittington and Jay Harris, among others. The junior running back is likely to take over Bucky Irving's role, who is now in the NFL. The 5-foot-10 ball-carrier totaled 107 carries for 759 yards and 11 touchdowns during the 2023 campaign.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 72 total yards in bowl game James posted nine rushes for 63 yards and reeled in 1 of 2 targets for nine yards during Monday's 45-6 victory against Liberty.

Impact James was a solid complementary option to the NFL bound Bucky Irving, closing out his 2023 season with a win in the Alamo Bowl. The 5-foot-10 sophomore notched 107 carries for 759 yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground for the Ducks this season, and he could be poised for a lead back role in 2024 following Irving's departure.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in win James posted seven rushes for 43 yards and one touchdown and hauled in their only target for seven yards during Friday's 31-7 win over Oregon State.

Impact James and Bucky Irving shared snaps in the decisive win, and although the team had more success with Bo Nix's passing attack, the rushing duo accounted for two of Oregon's touchdowns in the win.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 48 rushing yards in win James had nine carries for 48 yards during Saturday's 49-13 victory against Arizona State.

Impact James was once again second fiddle to Bucky Irving in the backfield, but the running game was used sparingly compared to other weeks. Unlike Irving, James received zero targets from Bo Nix, who drove most of the offense in the blowout.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Modest production in win James logged seven carries for 25 yards and reeled in their only target for 13 yards during Saturday's 36-27 win against USC.

Impact It looked like James was set to see a big uptick in production after Bucky Irving left the game with an injury, but Irving returned after getting checked out and got back to work. James has remained a steady and dependable change-of-pace back for the Ducks.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First touchdown in multiple weeks James recorded seven carries for 44 yards and one touchdown and caught 2 of 3 targets for 30 yards during Saturday's 63-19 victory against California.

Impact James logged his first touchdown since Week 7, improving his 2023 TD tally to nine across that many games. He has 618 all-purpose yards (545 rushing and 73 receiving) to go with his many touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Jordan James expands on his bigger role within the offense, previews Cal this weekend Jordan James is flouring in a bigger role for the Ducks and he gives his perspective into his season and previews this weekend's game vs. Ca...

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Catches TD as change-of-pace back James compiled five carries for 38 yards during Saturday's 35-6 victory over Utah. He also cught two passes for 22 yards and a touchdown.

Impact James' usage gradually increased as the game got out of hand, as the Ducks wisely restricted a banged-up Bucky Irving in the second half. Although he's the clear backup in the offense, James has an impressive 501 yards and eight touchdowns on the season.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs best yardage total of season James totaled 13 rushes for 103 yards during Saturday's 38-24 win over Washington State.

Impact James received extra time after Bucky Irving left the field with an apparent injury that turned out to be minor. There's no question that Irving is the top back in the offense, but James has racked up respectable numbers in relief. Over seven games, James has 463 yards and eight touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Jordan James opens up on his3-touchdown performance week one vs Portland State Hear from Oregon sophomore running back Jordan James as he discusses his expanded role for the Ducks and how week one went for him as he sco...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

WATCH: Jordan James excited for expanded role at RB in 2023 Hear from Oregon sophomore running back Jordan James as he previews his expanded role and second season with the Ducks.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Dan Lanning pushing Jordan James to do more in year two Oregon running back Jordan James was one of the few members of the 2022 class to avoid a redshirt season.

APRIL 19, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Oregon's Bo Nix continues to rewrite his story with big win vs. UCLA

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OCTOBER 23, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

How UCLA and Oregon built themselves into Pac-12 contenders

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OCTOBER 19, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Logs best line of season Hames rushed 10 times for 69 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 49-22 win over Arizona.

Impact James scored his second touchdown of the season after notching his first career touchdown last week versus Stanford. The freshman likely saw more action due to the lopsided totals in the second half, and it will tough for him to see this kind of production in more competitive games.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE