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EUGENE — A former starting cornerback intends to transfer after the season. Jahlil Florence, who started nine games in 11 games as a sophomore in 2023, intends to enter the transfer portal, he told On3. “Good luck the rest of season to my brothers,” Florence tweeted Sunday night. The redshirt junior has not recorded a statistic while appearing in two games this season, did not travel to Penn State or Rutgers and did not participate in pregame warmups against Wisconsin. Asked last month whether Florence would be redshirting this season, Oregon coach Dan Lanning initially thought he already played in at least four games, then said “maybe.” Florence participated in spring practice, which he ended with a minor hand injury, and made plays during fall camp but was passed over on the depth chart by several other players, many of them younger. He can apply for a medical hardship waiver for 2024 to retain two years of eligibility. Latest Ducks news No. 6 Oregon opens as favorite at Iowa Oregon holds steady in polls after second bye week Oregon to face Iowa in midday Florence had 27 tackles (two for loss) with one sack, one interception and one pass breakup in 2023 before suffering a torn right meniscus that kept him for all of 2024. He did participate in pregame warmups at the Rose Bowl but did not play. As a freshman, Florence had eight tackles (one for loss) with one interception and one forced fumble in eight games in 2022. Florence’s transfer combined with Theran Johnson completing his eligibility will leave Oregon with six returning cornerbacks in 2026 and one commitment at the position (Davon Benjamin). No. 6 Oregon (7-1, 4-1 Big Ten) vs Iowa (6-2, 4-1)
