No. 1 Oregon loses top WR and punt returner Tez Johnson to apparent injury early against Michigan

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — 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. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here .

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