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Sources: Oregon CB Ifo Ekpre-Olomu's season in doubt after 'serious' knee injury

Oregon cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu suffered a serious knee injury in practice on Tuesday and his status is uncertain for the Ducks' upcoming playoff game, sources told Yahoo Sports.

Ifo Ekpre-Olomu (14) warms up before a game against Stanford. (USAT)
Ifo Ekpre-Olomu (14) warms up before a game against Stanford. (USAT)

If the injury is as serious as believed, it would force Ekpre-Olomu out of the Ducks' College Football Playoff semifinal game against Florida State on Jan. 1, 2015.

Ekpre-Olumu is in his senior season at Oregon and was considered a top-tier cornerback in the 2015 NFL draft. The Chino Hills, Calif., native has 63 tackles, two interceptions and 11 pass deflections this year.

Ekpre-Olumu had a standout season in 2013, finishing second in the country in forced fumbles (6) and seventh nationally in passes defended (20).

The Ducks have built their reputation on offense, but their defense has improved markedly during their run to the College Football Playoff, allowing just 22.5 points per game.

Ekpre-Olumu's injury is a significant blow as Oregon prepares to face 2013 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Jameis Winston and the No. 3-ranked Seminoles, who are averaging 34.8 points per game.

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