ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Top-ranked Oregon lost No. 1 receiver and punt returner Tez Johnson with an apparent injury in the first quarter against Michigan on Saturday.
Johnson had a 21-yard punt return and caught an 11-yard pass on the Ducks’ second snap before leaving the game.
Ryan Pellum replaced him when Michigan punted for a second time and fumbled, giving the Wolverines a short field to set up a tying touchdown.
Johnson leads the Ducks and is among NCAA leaders with 64 receptions. The senior has 649 yards receiving, eight receiving touchdowns and one score on an 85-yard punt return.
