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Oregon Evan Stewart, wide receiver, #7, runs the ball into the end zone for a Ducks touchdown. The Oregon Ducks defeat the Portland State Vikings, 84-0, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Friday, September 18, 2026. The Ducks are now 2-1, and the Vikings are 0-4. The Ducks put up 453 passing yards and 273 rushing yards, while the Vikings put up 101 passing yards and 2 rushing yards. The Ducks now go on to play against USC on the road Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Maia Rosenthal
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — An Oregon Ducks football player was arrested Sunday on a DUII charge, the Springfield Police Department said.
According to police, at around 5 a.m. on on October 18, a Springfield PD Officer conducted a traffic stop on Highway 126 near Mohawk Boulevard. During the stop, the officer suspected driver impairment and initiated a DUI investigation.
The officer developed probable cause to arrest Evan Stewart for DUII. He was transported to the Springfield Municipal Jail, where he was lodged.
Oregon Ducks player Evan Stewart arrested on DUII charge in Springfield traffic stop
Earlier in the morning, SPD was involved in a vehicle pursuit involving speeding vehicles in the west Centennial area of Springfield. SPD terminated that pursuit. The investigation into that incident is continuing. Stewart has no suspected involvement in that incident.
The University of Oregon Athletics Department notified our newsroom that they are aware of the incident, and said they are currently gathering more information.
