Oregon Football took the field at Autzen Stadium for the first time since November 21st on Saturday for the 2021 Spring Game. Oregon showcased plenty of new talent on the field, but none more significant than the four QBs in play to start next season. Anthony Brown (20-29, 230 yards, TD) led the way, but we saw flashes from Jay Butterfield (6-9, 118 yards, TD), Ty Thompson (5-9, 75 yards), and Robby Ashford (7-8, 123 yards, TD). Ashford scampered into the endzone for the two-point conversion to win the game for the offense, 36-35. Several young weapons caught some eyes on Saturday as well. Freshman WRs Troy Franklin (4 catches, 93 yards), Dont’e Thornton (3 catches, 89 yards, TD), and Kris Hutson (3 catches, 49 yards, TD) all showed that there’s an extremely bright future at the WR position for the Ducks.

Meanwhile, the Spring Game allowed fans to get a first look at the defense under first-year Defensive Coordinator Tim Deruyter. Oregon had 9 sacks, had 12 tackles for loss, and forced one turnover: an INT by Dontae Manning. Justin Flowe (5 total tackles, sack) showed fans why he was such a high recruit in 2020.

Perhaps the most impressive play of the day was a 52 yard FG booted in by Henry Kattleman, who is in a battle with Camden Lewis to be the starting kicker in the fall.

Oregon Football will kick off its official season on September 4th against Fresno State.

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