Oregon’s leading receiver arrested after missing Nebraska win

SportsOregon star Evan Stewart arrested hours after Ducks’ win over NebraskaOregon wide receiver Evan Stewart, shown during the 2026 season, was arrested early Sunday in Springfield, Oregon, on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicants. (AP Photo/Lydia Ely)AP Photo/Lydia ElyOregon wide receiver Evan Stewart was arrested early Sunday on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicants in Springfield, Oregon. The arrest came hours after the Ducks beat Nebraska, 17-14, although Stewart did not play in the game because of an undisclosed injury, according to ESPN.Springfield police said Stewart was booked into Springfield Municipal Jail at about 7 a.m. Sunday. Court records show he was cited at 5:34 a.m., and the formal filing of the DUII charge was pending, according to Yahoo Sports. Stewart was released about an hour after he was booked. KATU reported that fellow Oregon wide receiver Dakorien Moore picked him up. Oregon athletics said Monday that the university knew about the incident and was still gathering information, ESPN reported.The arrest was not connected to online rumors about Oregon players street racing. Springfield police told The Oregonian/OregonLive that those claims were unfounded. Police also said a separate pursuit involving an abandoned vehicle was unrelated to Stewart’s case, according to The Oregonian/OregonLive. Stewart has been a major part of Oregon’s offense this season. He leads the Ducks with 27 catches, 352 receiving yards and four touchdowns through five games, according to ESPN. Oregon is 4-2 overall and 2-1 in the Big Ten. The Ducks are scheduled to play at Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 24. Stewart’s availability for that game was not immediately clear, CBS Sports said. Chris Pugh covers trending news and national breaking stories, focusing on the moments, conversations, and cultural flashpoints shaping the national news cycle. Chris worked as a digital reporter for...This article was produced with assistance from AI tools and reviewed by AL.com staff.