Oregon redshirt freshman wide receiver Darren Carrington failed a random drug test and did not make the trip to Texas for Monday’s national title game against Ohio State at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, according to multiple team sources.
THIS JUST IN: Oregon WR Darren Carrington failed a drug test and didn't travel with team to Texas. (via @CSNNW) pic.twitter.com/jX7IGRBwOJ
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Carrington delivered the best performance of his career during Oregon’s 59-20 win over Florida State in the Rose Bowl playoff game when he caught seven passes for a season-high 165 yards and two touchdowns. Carrington was coming off having seven catches for 126 yards during UO’s 51-13 win over Arizona in the Pac-12 title game on Dec. 5 in Santa Clara, Calif.
Carrington has 37 receptions for 704 yards and four touchdowns on the season. He ranks second on the team in receiving yards and fourth in reception.