This is a cool subplot for the Ducks.
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The Oregon Ducks were relying on Jay Harris early and often at running back in Friday night's College Football Playoff semifinal against the Indiana Hoosiers.
It's a fascinating moment in modern college football for one reason: Harris is in the transfer portal.
That's right. Harris is preparing to leave Oregon. He's also trying to get the Ducks to the national championship game.
Why is Jay Harris playing and in the transfer portal?
Harris is playing for multiple reasons, including injuries.
Jordon Davison was ruled out before the game. Noah Whittington is battling injuries. The backfield is quite depleted for the Ducks.
On Thursday, Oregon coach Dan Lanning confirmed that Harris would be available for Friday's game. That question came because Harris was spotted at practice during the week despite being known as a transfer portal entrant.
Harris is a fascinating story. He started his college career at Northwest Missouri State, a Division II school.
He was a D-II All-American in 2023, then transferred to Oregon, where he's been with the Ducks for two seasons.
Entering the semifinal, Harris had run 26 times for 116 yards and a single touchdown this season.
He may be gone after this year, but first, he has a chance to leave quite a lasting legacy.
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