Kayvon Thibodeaux’s Lingering Health
Superstar defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux was a late scratch on Saturday against Ohio State, leaving the Ducks without both him and five-star linebacker Justin Flowe.
Oregon still managed to pull off the win, and they certainly shouldn’t have any trouble doing so again against Stony Brook, even if Thibodeaux remains out.
However, it’s hard to imagine Oregon not playing Thibodeaux at least a little bit if he is healthy, just so he doesn’t get too far removed from game shape ahead of conference play.
If he’s cleared to go, expect to see Thibodeaux on the field for at least a quarter or so – but don’t be surprised if he spends a lot of this game on the bench in part to make sure he stays healthy and to give Oregon’s other defensive players a chance to strut their stuff in a game that should be determined early on.