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Oregon freshman WR to make return from injury in Rose Bowl
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Oregon will have an extra weapon at wide receiver when it takes on Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl on Wednesday, head coach Mario Cristobal said on Tuesday.
According to Brett McMurphy of Stadium, Cristobal said that freshman wide receiver Mycah Pittman will be playing for the Ducks on Wednesday during the Rose Bowl matchup against the Badgers. Pittman suffered a broken arm on Nov. 16 against Arizona, and has missed the final three games for Oregon.
Pittman has played in six games this season, making 14 catches for 197 yards and two touchdowns.
Oregon freshman WR Mycah Pittman, out since suffering a broken arm vs. Arizona on Nov. 16, will play in @rosebowlgame, Mario Cristobal said
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) December 31, 2019
Oregon finished the season with an 11-2 record and won the Pac-12 title with a 37-15 win over Utah in the championship game. Oregon’s offense ranks in the top 25 in total production and No. 15 in scoring this season.
Wisconsin is 10-3 this year and made a trip to the B1G Championship Game. The Badgers lost a tough contest to Ohio State in Indianapolis.
Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET between Wisconsin and Oregon from Pasadena on Wednesday.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB