How former Oregon Ducks performed in Week 12 of the 2025 college football season

As has been the case plenty of times this season, the Oregon Ducks‘ immense depth and talent was on full display in Friday night’s 42-13 victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

On the offensive side, ten different receivers caught a pass, while six players recorded a carry. Reserve running back Jay Harris scored his first touchdown of the season, showing off his talent despite receiving little playing time this season.

Defensively, no player had more than six tackles, with 22 players amassing one or more total tackles. Late in the game, the Ducks‘ backup defensive unit continued to hold tough.

When immensely talented players aren’t getting play time until deep into the fourth quarter, it’s inevitable for some players to want to transfer to a place that will offer them more play time. That’s already happened to the Oregon program in years past, with a number of players excelling at their new spots.

Let’s check out the performances in Week 12 of former Ducks.

RB Dante Dowdell

Nov 8, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats running back Dante Dowdell (2) runs the ball and scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Florida Gators at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Dante Dowdell ran the ball 13 times for 87 yards and a touchdown in Kentucky’s 42-10 victory over Tennessee Tech.

DB Cole Martin

Aug 30, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive back Cole Martin (21) is brought down by Utah Utes cornerback Jason Stokes Jr. (13) during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Cole Martin amassed seven total tackles, four of which solo, in UCLA’s 48-10 loss at Ohio State.

LB Emar’rion Winston

Sep 6, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; SMU Mustangs quarterback Kevin Jennings (7) is sacked by Baylor Bears linebacker Emar'rion Winston (32) during the second quarter at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

E’marrion Winston had two sacks in Baylor’s 55-28 loss to Utah.

DB Rodrick Pleasant

Sep 27, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive back Rodrick Pleasant (18) defends Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Hayden Eligon II (80) during the second half at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Rodrick Pleasant finished with four tackles in UCLA’s blowout loss at Ohio State.

RB Byron Cardwell Jr.

Oct 3, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego State Aztecs running back Byron Cardwell Jr. (21) runs the ball during the second half against the Colorado State Rams at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

Byron Cardwell Jr. carried the ball three times for 15 yards in San Diego State’s 17-7 win over Boise State.

DL Anthony Jones

Mar 22, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; The UCLA Bruins mascot cheers during the first half of the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the UCLA Bruins in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Anthony Jones had two total tackles in UCLA’s loss to Ohio State.

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