Oregon wide receiver Evan Stewart is arrested and charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants, according to multiple reports. The arrest occurs in Springfield, and Stewart is detained early Sunday.
Stewart was not available for Oregon’s home win over Nebraska, with outlets citing an undisclosed injury as the reason he missed the Week 7 game. He had played in Oregon’s first five games before sitting out against Nebraska.
Some outlets focus on the timing and location of the arrest, while others emphasize Stewart’s role as Oregon’s leading receiver and the fact that his absence followed an injury diagnosis. The Oregonian also notes the incident is the second DUII-related episode involving a Ducks football program member this year. The reports do not present further details about the arrest beyond the charge and general circumstances.
