Oregon's preparation for this week's highly anticipated non-conference clash at Ohio Stadium is underway.
Two days after squeaking by Fresno State with a 31-24 win in the season opener in Eugene, Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal, offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead and defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter met with reporters on Monday afternoon to review the first game, provide status updates on several key defenders and look ahead to this weekend's trip to Columbus to play Ohio State.
Here's a roundup of some of what they had to say that's relevant to their upcoming matchup with the Buckeyes:
Mario Cristobal:
- Oregon star defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux‘s status for this week’s game is “day-to-day” after he sprained his ankle on Saturday.