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Recruiting rewind: What are Oregon State Beavers getting in Thomas Tyner?

In an unprecedented move in Oregon college football, former Oregon Ducks running back Thomas Tyner asked for his release from the school Friday in the hopes of making a return to football with the Oregon State Beavers.

It's a Civil War transfer no one saw coming, and it has the potential to be a massive "recruiting" haul of sorts for coach Gary Andersen.

Canzano: Ex-Oregon Ducks running back Thomas Tyner will make comeback... at Oregon State

During his two-year stint with the Ducks from 2013-2014, the speedster ran for 1,284 yards and 14 touchdowns while averaging 5.6 yards per carry and showing flashes of NFL potential.