Oregon is losing star defensive tackle Derrick Harmon and wide receiver Tez Johnson as both declared for the 2025 NFL draft on Monday.

The Ducks’ charismatic wide receiver is grateful for the opportunity coming Wednesday in the College Football Playoff against Ohio State. Just let him tell you.

After Ohio State's win over Oregon in the CFP quarterfinals at the Rose Bowl, Ducks WR Tez Johnson waited to congratulate Ohio State QB Will Howard.

PASADENA - Oregon Ducks senior receiver Tez Johnson left the field for the final time as a Duck after Oregon lost to the Ohio State Buckeyes, 41-21, in the Coll

Will Howard and the Ohio State Buckeyes topped the Oregon Ducks, 41-21, at the Rose Bowl on Wednesday afternoon. Ohio State was led by its senior transfer quarterback, who threw for more than 300 yards and three touchdowns in the blowout win.

It was the ultimate showing of sportsmanship by Tez Johnson after Oregon's tough loss to Ohio State in the Rose Bowl on New Years Day. Johnson remained on the field as Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard was doing an interview after the game in order to congratulate him.

Ohio State basked in the glow of the postgame celebrations after trouncing Oregon in the Rose Bowl quarterfinal, but the Buckeyes’ star quarterback wasn’t among them. That’s because Rose Bowl officials refused to let Will Howard on the stage during the trophy presentation,