Devon Allen Injury: Updates on Oregon Star's Knee and Return

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Devon Allen injured his knee early in the team's 59-20 win over the Florida State Seminoles in the College Football Playoff semifinal. Allen will reportedly miss the national championship game against the Ohio State Buckeyes. 

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Allen Reportedly Out for Title Game

Friday, Jan. 2

Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports reported that Allen is expected to miss the title game:

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Devon Allen, the fastest man in college football and the player Oregon coaches have called their most consistent wideout, is expected to miss the national title game, a source told FOX Sports after the Rose Bowl Thursday night.

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Allen Injures Knee vs. Seminoles

Thursday's Rose Bowl had somewhat of an ominous start for the Oregon Ducks, as star receiver Devon Allen injured his right knee on the opening kickoff against the Florida State Seminoles.       

Jake Zivin of KEZI 9 in Eugene, Oregon, observed the details of Allen's injury:

Joseph Hoyt of the Daily Emerald later reported that Allen left the field in a wheelchair:

Allen would later return to the sidelines on crutches for the start of the second half, via Justin Hopkins of 247Sports.com:

After the game, Andrew Greif of The Oregonian shared this update from Allen:

Allen had a 20-yard kickoff return before he limped to the sidelines. The freshman entered Thursday's game second on the Ducks with 684 yards receiving, including a team-high seven touchdown receptions.