Oregon star's DUI arrest casts shadow over Duck's latest win as Dan Lanning promises 'appropriate action'
Oregon Ducks Receiver Arrested on DUI Charge; Coach Announces Internal Review
In an incident that has cast a shadow over the Oregon Ducks’ recent victory, junior wide‑receiver Evan Stewart was taken into custody early Sunday for a driving‑under‑the‑influence charge. Police reports show the arrest occurred shortly after the Ducks routed Nebraska 33‑6 on Saturday night. Stewart was booked into the Springfield Municipal Jail in Oregon’s county seat.
Stewart, who had missed the Nebraska game because of an undisclosed injury, has recorded 27 catches for 352 yards and four touchdowns this season. The player spent last year on the sidelines after tearing his right patellar tendon. His absence has been felt on a team that now looks to the next week’s Big Ten matchup against Illinois.
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning addressed the arrest in a brief statement. “There will be an appropriate action taken. Still gathering some details with what that situation looks like,” Lanning told reporters. He added that the matter would be handled internally, refusing to provide further details to the press. “But that would be handled internally. I’m not gonna respond to any other questions about that. We’re gonna handle that with our guys,” Lanning said.
The coach also reflected on the broader impact of the incident. “There was an incident this weekend that didn’t match our standard here in our program,” Lanning said. “The incident was unfortunate because it cast a shadow on the Ducks’ win.”
The Ducks’ win over Nebraska was a high point for Oregon, their first victory since the 2022 season. The game was played without Stewart, who had been sidelined by injury, but the team’s offense was efficient enough to secure the win.
Stewart’s arrest follows a season in which the Ducks’ offense has struggled to find consistency. Quarterback Dante Moore has missed two games in a row with a concussion, while backups Brock Thoman and Dylan Raiola saw action in the recent 17‑15 loss to UCLA. The team remains focused on maintaining discipline and performance amid the challenges of a demanding schedule.
No additional information has been released about the circumstances of Stewart’s arrest beyond the DUI charge, and the Ducks have not yet announced disciplinary measures. The university’s athletic department has confirmed it is reviewing the situation and will determine appropriate action once all facts are confirmed.
The incident remains under investigation, and the Ducks’ coaching staff has signaled that the matter will be resolved internally. For now, fans and players alike are left to wonder how the team will navigate the rest of the season with a key player facing legal troubles.
