It was a great night for the No. 2 Oregon Ducks thanks to their 32-31 win against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday. But it was a tough outing for veteran wide receiver Traeshon Holden.
In the second quarter of a close game, Holden was flagged for a flagrant personal foul and was ejected for spitting on Ohio State defensive back Davison Igbinosun. The action was caught on camera, and Igbinosun had to go to the sideline to wipe the spit off his visor with a towel.
Holden was escorted to the locker room and cameras caught him on video throwing his helmet in the tunnel.
He later returned to the sideline in street clothes.
After the Oregon win, Holden took to social media to apologize to his Duck teammates and to the Ohio State defender.
“My actions were not only disrespectful but also a betrayal of the values of sportsmanship, integrity, and respect that I strive to embody as a student-athlete,” Holden wrote.
Psalm 37:24 pic.twitter.com/VOyhBxo9WG
— Traeshon Holden (@Traeski11) October 13, 2024
Holden went on to say he is dedicated to being a better teammate and role model in the community that has welcomed him in Eugene.
Holden has been playing some of the best football of his career, hauling in 20 catches for 306 yards and three touchdowns. It is unclear if additional punishment will be meted out to the veteran receiver. The Ducks next play Friday night at Purdue.
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