Oregon Ducks Coach Dan Lanning Provides Update on Running Back Injuries

Lanning discusses the status of Jordon Davison and Da'Juan 'Dink' Riggs ahead of spring game preparations.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 7:36pm by Ben Kaplan

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Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning spoke to the media following the team's March 31 spring practice, providing an update on the status of injured running backs Jordon Davison and Da'Juan 'Dink' Riggs. Lanning said both players are practicing, with Riggs still limited but expected to return this spring. The coach also discussed the benefits of having continuity on his staff entering his fifth season, the team's pursuit of offensive lineman Michael Bennett, and conversations with quarterback Dante Moore.

Why it matters

The health of Oregon's running back room is crucial as the Ducks prepare for the upcoming season. Davison and Riggs were key contributors in 2025 before sustaining injuries late in the year. Lanning's update on their recovery provides reassurance that the backfield will be ready to go for spring game preparations and the start of the 2026 campaign.

The details

Lanning said Davison and Riggs are 'all practicing, some more in a limited fashion.' He noted that Riggs is 'still down right now, but he should be able to get back for us' and 'did some stuff at practice today.' The coach also discussed the benefit of having continuity on his staff entering his fifth season, the team's pursuit of offensive lineman Michael Bennett, and conversations with quarterback Dante Moore about his letter to the Oregon governor.

  • Oregon held spring practice on March 31, 2026.

The players

Dan Lanning

The head coach of the Oregon Ducks football team.

Jordon Davison

An Oregon Ducks running back who was injured late in the 2025 season.

Da'Juan 'Dink' Riggs

An Oregon Ducks running back who was injured late in the 2025 season.

Michael Bennett

An offensive lineman the Oregon Ducks are pursuing.

Dante Moore

The Oregon Ducks' quarterback who decided to forgo the NFL Draft and return to school.

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What they’re saying

“Those guys are all practicing, some more in a limited fashion. Dink is still down right now, but he should be able to get back for us. He did some stuff at practice today, but we feel like he'll be back in around this spring.”

— Dan Lanning, Head Coach, Oregon Ducks

“Biggest benefit for me is getting to sit in the seat that I sit in right to get to be in a place like Oregon. I mean, I realized how special it was the day that I got here, and now getting to go into year five. I mean, it's even more special, and that's something I just don't want to take for granted.”

— Dan Lanning, Head Coach, Oregon Ducks

“Every person makes the best decision for them, and obviously, he's one that made a unique decision. I think you're trying to decide what's the best situation for yourself. And what do you want to accomplish? There's some goals. You only get a limited amount of time you get to play college football as a separator.”

— Dan Lanning, Head Coach, Oregon Ducks

What’s next

The Oregon Ducks will continue spring practice ahead of their annual spring game, where the health and performance of the running back room will be closely watched.

The takeaway

With key contributors Jordon Davison and Da'Juan 'Dink' Riggs recovering from late-season injuries, the status of Oregon's running backs will be a major storyline to follow as the Ducks prepare for the 2026 campaign under the continued leadership of head coach Dan Lanning.