Oregon will be without two key receivers as it pushes to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive. Standouts Dakorien Moore and Gary Bryant Jr. Are not expected to play Saturday when the No. 7 Ducks host No. 15 USC, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Moore, the former No. 4 national recruit, will miss his third straight game after suffering a practice injury earlier this month. He has 28 catches for 443 yards and three touchdowns.
Bryant, who injured his foot Nov. 8 against Iowa, will miss his second consecutive game. He has contributed 25 receptions for 298 yards this season.
Their absences tighten the margin for Oregon in a matchup with major postseason stakes. The Ducks enter at 9-1 and must win out to stay in the playoff race.
USC, also 6-1 in Big Ten play, has lost all three of its most recent trips to Eugene and will look to reverse its struggles on the road against ranked opponents.
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