Oregon WR Evan Stewart Booked on DUII After Nebraska Win

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Evan Stewart was booked on a DUII charge early Sunday morning, hours after Oregon’s 17-14 win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers, in an Evan Stewart DUII arrest that has shaken the college football world.

According to reports, Stewart was picked up by Springfield Police officers in the early hours of Sunday morning and booked at 7 a.m. on the driving-under-the-influence charge. He was later released to fellow teammate Dakorien Moore.

KATU News first reported the arrest early Monday morning, and Ducks Wire confirmed the booking details with the Springfield Police Department. Stewart, Oregon’s leading receiver this season, did not play in Saturday’s win over Nebraska after being ruled out with an injury.

Evan Stewart DUII Arrest: What We Know

Details of the Evan Stewart DUII arrest remain limited. What has been confirmed by the Springfield Police Department:

• Stewart was taken into custody by Springfield Police officers in the early hours of Sunday morning.
• He was booked at approximately 7 a.m. on a DUII charge (driving under the influence of intoxicants).
• He was released later to fellow Oregon teammate Dakorien Moore.
• Stewart did not play in Saturday’s 17-14 victory over Nebraska, having been ruled out with an injury before the game.

As of Monday morning, no official statement had been released by the University of Oregon or head coach Dan Lanning regarding the arrest or Stewart’s status with the team.

Street-Racing Rumors Addressed by Police

On Sunday, rumors swirled through the Oregon Ducks fanbase that multiple players had been involved in a street-racing incident in Springfield that led police on a high-speed pursuit. The Springfield Police Department has confirmed to Ducks Wire that the drivers in that pursuit were unidentified, and police had no reason to suspect they were connected to the University of Oregon football team.

Multiple members of the Oregon team were contacted in connection with the pursuit because they were in the area, according to the reports — but none were facing charges related to it at this time. The Springfield Police Department confirmed the pursuit was unrelated to Stewart’s DUII arrest.

The distinction matters: two separate incidents were circulating in the same fan conversation, and police clarified that Stewart’s arrest and the high-speed pursuit were not connected.

Stewart Is Oregon’s Top Receiver

The timing of the Evan Stewart DUII arrest is significant for the Ducks. Through the first six games of the season, Stewart is Oregon’s leading receiver with 27 catches for 352 yards and four touchdowns.

Stewart, a junior, transferred to Oregon and has developed into the Ducks’ most dangerous offensive weapon this season. His absence was already felt in the Nebraska game — a narrow 17-14 win that required Oregon to grind out a victory without its top target.

The Ducks remain in the thick of the Big Ten race, and any suspension or extended absence for Stewart would be a major blow to their offensive plans. Oregon’s depth at receiver will be tested if the program takes disciplinary action.

How College Football Handles DUII Arrests

DUII arrests involving high-profile college football players typically trigger a two-track response: the legal process and the program’s internal discipline.

In Oregon, a first-time DUII offense generally carries penalties including license suspension, fines, and possible jail time, though first offenders often receive diversion programs or reduced penalties. The legal case could take weeks or months to resolve.

Separately, head coaches and athletic departments often impose their own consequences — which can range from internal discipline and community service to multi-game suspensions. Dan Lanning’s track record suggests he takes off-field incidents seriously, but the program has not yet commented.

Oregon’s Season and What’s Next

The Ducks escaped with a 17-14 win over Nebraska on Saturday, but the victory came with a cost beyond the injury report. Oregon’s schedule doesn’t get easier, and the margin for error in the Big Ten title race is razor-thin.

Key questions for the coming days:

• Will the University of Oregon issue a statement or take disciplinary action against Stewart?
• How long will the legal process take, and will it affect Stewart’s availability?
• Can Oregon’s receiving corps step up if its top target misses time?
• Will the team address the broader off-field weekend, including the unrelated street-racing pursuit?

The Evan Stewart DUII arrest is a developing story. This article will be updated as the University of Oregon, the Springfield Police Department, or Stewart’s representatives release further information.