Oregon CB Ifo Ekpre-Olomu officially out for College Football Playoff

Oregon will be without its top cornerback in the College Football Playoff.

Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich confirmed on Thursday that senior Ifo Ekpre-Olomu is out for the Ducks’ semifinal matchup against Florida State in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1, though he did not offer specifics on the injury.

Mark Helfrich confirms that Ifo Ekpre-Olomu will not play in the College Football Playoff. #GoDucks

— Rob Moseley (@DuckFootball) December 18, 2014

Yahoo Sports’ Rand Getlin reported Wednesday that Ekpre-Olomu suffered a serious knee injury during practice on Tuesday, though his status was unknown at the time.

Ekpre-Olomu, a first-team All-Pac 12 and first-team Associated Press All-American selection, registered 63 tackles, two interceptions and 11 pass deflections for the second-ranked Ducks this season.

In addition to fellow senior starter Troy Hill, senior Dior Mathis and redshirt freshman Chris Seisay will have to step up for the Ducks in Ekpre-Olomu’s absence against Florida State’s passing attack.

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