Entering Eugene as a true freshman, running back Travis Dye already had his work cut out for him with the standard his older brother, Troy, has set. But with those higher expectations has come a greater support system that has allowed Travis Dye to adjust quicker than most, and he’s seen the results showing on the field through the first two weeks for Oregon football. With his first career touchdown a week ago, Travis Dye is hungry for improvement and has a fellow back, redshirt freshman CJ Verdell to lean on as both work to carve out roles in the Ducks’ backfield. Listen below to the full story on the true freshman running back that’s opened eyes with his play in his young career.

Travis Dye Brings Football Blood to Eugene (by Alex Castle)