Jan 1, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive back Dontae Manning (8) against the Liberty Flames during the 2024 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Oregon Ducks' Dontae Manning Injury Update vs. Wisconsin Badgers

Originally posted on Oregon Ducks on SI
By Charlie Viehl | Last updated Nov 16, 2024 8:12 PM ET

In the first quarter of the Oregon Ducks vs. Wisconsin Badgers game, Oregon defensive back Dontae Manning suffered an apparent injury to his lower half.

The game was stopped as Oregon's athletic trainers worked with Manning who was down on the field. He was unable to leave the field without assistance from the team's medical staff, reportedly struggling to put any weight on one of his legs.

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Manning has since exited the medical tent on the Oregon sideline, but he was still being treated by the Ducks' training staff. On Oregon's next defensive possession, Manning was back on the field.

Shortly after Manning went down, Oregon Ducks wide receiver Justius Lowe needed help leaving the field after taking a hard hit across the middle. The status of both Lowe and his ability to return to the game remains to be seen.

The Ducks are already dealing with injuries on the both sides of the ball, as defensive lineman is out for the game. Burch has been dinged up throughout the season, and appeared to re-aggravate his injury against the Maryland Terrapins.

With Oregon's bye week coming up, Burch's absence against the Badgers might be precautionary.

On offense, wide receiver Tez Johnson remains out after injuring his upper body against the Michigan Wolverines. The details on Johnson's injury or recovery are undisclosed, but Oregon coach Dan Lanning believes that the star receiver will return before the end of the season.