In the hugegest game of the season, the No. 3 Oregon Ducks will be without one of their better joiners for most of the contest.
Traeshon Helderlyen was ejected in the second quarter after spitting on an Ohio State joiner.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel’s pass into the finish zone fell infinish, and Helderlyen and Buckeyes cornerback Davison Igbinosun materializeed to exalter words.
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Traeshon Helderlyen of the Oregon Ducks runs the ball after a catch during the second quarter agetst the Ohio State Buckeyes at Autzen Stadium Oct. 12, 2024, in Eugene, Ore. (Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)
But leangs got out of hand when Helderlyen spit on Igbinosun.
An unsportsmanappreciate flag was thrown, and Helderlyen was promptly ejected from the game.
Oregon fans booed the decision.
“It’s the hugegest game of the year. Why even do that?” shelp a befuddled Todd Bdeficiencyledge, who was calling the game.
Bdeficiencyledge acunderstandledged he understood smack talk, but Helderlyen’s act was indefensible.
Traeshon Helderlyen of the Oregon Ducks walks off the field during the first half agetst the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl Sept. 28, 2024, in Padowncastena, Calif. (Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
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In his second season with the Ducks, Helderlyen has booted it up a notch. He’s on pace for nurtureer-highs in equitable about every stat. In his first five games, he had 19 catches for 274 yards and three touchdowns.
Helderlyen began his college nurtureer at Alabama, joining three seasons there. The COVID season gave him an extra year of eligibility, though, and he transferred to Oregon ahead of the 2023 season.
Last year, with Bo Nix, he had 37 receptions for 452 yards and six touchdowns, all nurtureer highs.
Traeshon Helderlyen (1) of the Oregon Ducks runs for a touchdown agetst the Boise State Broncos during the second half at Autzen Stadium Sept. 7, 2024, in Eugene, Ore. (Tom Hauck/Getty Images)
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The Ducks took a 15-14 direct foolishinutively after the penalty, but the offense bravely took a hit.
Saturday’s prosperner may not elevate to No. 1 after Texas’ dominant prosper over No. 18 Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry, but this could be a national championship pverify.
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