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- calendar_today October 20, 2026
Oregon Coach Responds After Evan Stewart DUII Arrest
Oregon football coach Dan Lanning held his regular weekly press conference on Monday night, days after Ducks receiver Evan Stewart was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII). The incident occurred hours after Oregon’s close 17-14 win over Nebraska in Eugene.
Details of Evan Stewart’s Arrest
According to reports, Evan Stewart, 23, was stopped by a Springfield police officer around 5 a.m. on Sunday morning. The stop took place on Highway 126 near Mohawk Boulevard. Stewart was subsequently jailed and now faces a DUII charge related to the traffic stop. The arrest took place just hours after the Ducks secured a victory at home.
Dan Lanning’s Statement at the Press Conference
During Monday’s Dan Lanning press conference, the Oregon football coach addressed the situation involving Stewart. However, Lanning declined to answer specific questions regarding the arrest.
“Obviously, there was an incident this weekend that didn’t match our standard here in our program. There will be appropriate action taken,” Lanning stated. “That will be handled internally.”
The coach’s comments addressed the football player arrest and assured the public and media that player discipline would be managed within the organization.
Springfield Police Involvement
The Springfield police conducted the early morning stop that led to Stewart’s arrest. Details regarding the circumstances of the traffic stop and subsequent duii arrest have not been fully released, but the event has drawn attention following the team's recent win and the timing of the incident.
Next Steps for the Oregon Ducks
With Stewart facing a duii charge, the Oregon Ducks program is expected to conduct its own review and determine potential player discipline measures. Lanning emphasized that any action taken would be handled within the football program and did not elaborate further during the press conference.
Ongoing Coverage
The situation remains under review, and further updates on the status of Stewart, who serves as a ducks wide receiver, may be provided as the investigation continues and internal decisions are made. The arrest has spotlighted ongoing concerns regarding sport team incidents and the standards upheld by collegiate athletic programs.
A video of the full Monday night press conference is available for those seeking additional context to Coach Lanning’s remarks.
Source: koin.com.
