EUGENE -- Oregon wide receiver Malik Benson’s football career has seen more than its share of uncommon twists and turns.

He’s played for four programs during a five-year journey that has included a national playoff appearance, a head coach’s retirement, a disastrous season and the loss of academic credits.

About 10 months ago, Benson thought that by the fall of 2025, he would be playing in the NFL. Instead, Benson is making the most of his final stop in college and is more than pleased with how things have gone with the No. 8 Ducks (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten).

“Not only am I playing at the Division I level,” he said. “I’ve been able to play at the highest level of Division I at some very good programs.”

Lessons Learned

As a child, Benson dreamt of playing for an elite football program. He ende

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