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Aug 2, 2023
Out for season
Cardwell (undisclosed) has suffered a season-ending injury, Jim McGill of Bear Insider reports.
ANALYSIS
Cardwell will miss the entirety of the 2023 season after suffering an undisclosed injury. The redshirt sophomore running back transferred to California this offseason after spending two seasons with Oregon. In the wake of his injury, Justin Williams-Thomas appears in line to handle more carries, backing up Jaydn Ott.
Dec 21, 2022
Cali bound
Cardwell has committed to transfer to California.
ANALYSIS
Cardwell is now slated to suit up for the Golden Bears next fall following Wednesday's announcement. The 206-pounder rushed 61 times for 417 yards and three scores during his first collegiate campaign at Oregon, but he was ultimately limited to just two games played this past season due to a lower-body issue.
Nov 29, 2022
Will enter transfer portal
Cardwell (lower body) announced Tuesday that he plans to enter the transfer portal, Matt Prehm of 247Sports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Cardwell rushed 11 times for 76 yards and a touchdown across the first two games of the season and has been sidelined since due to a lower-body injury. Given he's able to return to full strength, the running back figures to garner plenty of attention in the transfer portal.
Nov 12, 2022
Not suited up Saturday
Cardwell (lower body) isn't warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus Washington, James Crepea of The Oregonian reports.
ANALYSIS
Cardwell has yet to play since Week 2 versus Eastern Washington due to a lower body injury. The next chance Cardwell has to play is next Saturday's game versus Utah.
Oct 22, 2022
Likely out against UCLA
Cardwell (lower body) is not in uniform for Saturday's game against UCLA, James Crepea of The Oregonian reports.
ANALYSIS
Cardwell is progressing but is not yet ready for game action. Oregon will roll with Bucky Irving and Noah Whittington in the backfield against the Bruins.
Oct 22, 2022
Status for Saturday uncertain
Cardwell (undisclosed) was still considered uncertain to play against UCLA as of earlier this week, On3 Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Bucky Irving and Noah Whittington could be the primary ball-carriers for the Ducks if Cardwell remains inactive. Cardwell has been seen with a sleeve on his leg during practice in recent weeks and it remains to be seen if he will play against the Bruins. Look for Cardwell's status to be confirmed when the Ducks hit the field for warmups.
Oct 8, 2022
Not spotted in warmups
Cardwell (undisclosed) has not been spotted in warmups, according to Erik Skopil of 24Sports.com.
ANALYSIS
Cardwell has suited up in past weeks but hasn't appeared in games, so the fact that he has not been seen in warmups does not bode well for his availability here.
Oct 1, 2022
In uniform, warming up
Cardwell (undisclosed) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Stanford, Erik Skopil of 247 Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Cardwell has gone through warmups the last two weeks but not played, so this isn't a guarantee that he plays. He was considered questionable for this game earlier in the week.
Sep 26, 2022
Not fully cleared to return
Cardwell (undisclosed) is still recovering and remains questionable to return for Saturday's game against Stanford, James Crepea of The Oregonian reports.
ANALYSIS
Cardwell's status to return Saturday has yet to be determined, though it appears as though the running back is trending towards a return in the near future, if not this week. The running back has rushed for 76 yards and one touchdown to go along with two receptions for 26 yards and one touchdown in two games this season. Cardwell suited up for both of the last two games but did not appear.
Sep 21, 2022
Still not up to full speed
Head coach Dan Lanning said Cardwell (undisclosed) practiced Tuesday but isn't 100 percent yet, Max Torres of Ducks Digest reports.
ANALYSIS
Lanning also mentioned that he's hopeful Cardwell will be able to suit up for Saturday's game against Washington State. The 206-pound running back was sidelined during the team's 41-20 victory over BYU last Saturday with an unspecified injury, after he amassed 76 yards and one touchdown on 11 rushing attempts, while also adding four receptions for 34 yards and another touchdown through Oregon's first two contests. Expect to hear more regarding Caldwell's Week 4 availability within the upcoming days, but it sounds like he's on track to make his return Saturday against the Cougars.
Sep 17, 2022
Doesn't suit up against BYU
Cardwell, who was limited during practice this week, was held out of Saturday's game for precautionary reasons.
ANALYSIS
It seems Cardwell needed a day off, but thanks to Oregon's deep bench, his absence was barely felt. There's no reason to think tha Cardwell won't be back next week against Washington State.
Sep 11, 2022
Shares stage with bemnch in blowout
Cardwell rushed seven times for 48 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 45-7 win over Eastern Washington. He also caught two passes for 26 yards and a touchdown.
ANALYSIS
Cardwell was the clear heir apparent after Travis Dye's departure, and his skills were eon full display with. a rushing and receiving touch on the day. Still, Oregon showed they were pretty deep at the position with nice performances from Mar'Keise Itving and Kilohana Haasenritter.
Nov 22, 2021
Leads team in meager rushing effort
Cardwell carried the ball seven times for 36 yards in Saturday's 38-7 loss to Utah
ANALYSIS
The Ducks' rushing attack was non-existent in the blowout loss, so Cardwell's team-leading performance wasn't very newsworthy, except for the fact that teammate Travis Dye was completely shut down by Utah's defense.
Nov 14, 2021
Excels as change-of-pace back
Cardwell carried the ball nine times for 98 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday's 38-24 win over Washington State.
ANALYSIS
The Ducks did not hesitate to give Cardwell several snaps in the win. He took over the rushing duties for the duration of two drives during the game, where he recorded the bulk of his production. The utilization of Dye and Cardwell will give their run offense a fresh player on every down as Oregon makes a play for the Pac-12 title.
Nov 7, 2021
Efficient in backup role
Cardwell rushed 16 times for 55 yards in Saturday's 26-16 win over Washington.
ANALYSIS
Although Travis Dye is the unquestioned leader of the backfield, he needs at least a few plays off. Cardwell has successfully spelled Dye since his elevation into the starting role after CJ Verdell's injury.
Oct 31, 2021
Breaks century mark in win
Cardwell rushed seven times for 127 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 52-29 win over Colorado.
ANALYSIS
After CJ Verdell's injury, Dye first appeared to be by himself in carrying the backfield, but we saw increased glimpses of Cardwell against Cal. He now seems fully installed as Dye's backup and is enjoying a dramatically-increased role. If his snap count stays steady, he could emerge as a worthy fantasy target in the final month of the season.