Oregon was without second-leading receiver Evan Stewart for its Rose Bowl contest with Ohio State on Wednesday. Stewart got "banged up" while warming up before the game, Ducks coach Dan Lanning told ESPN radio at halftime.

So far in the first half, Oregon Ducks receiver Evan Stewart has not played vs. the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl. Stewart was dressed and appeared ready on the sideline. There has been no indication that Stewart is injured.

After torching Ohio State in the first meeting this year, Oregon's star WR was a surprise absence in the Rose Bowl.