Troy Franklin concludes his college journey after three remarkable years in Eugene with the Oregon Ducks.
His career, filled with production and massive moments, is among the best in program history. From his freshman-year triumph over Ohio State to his junior year’s near-miss with the playoffs, Franklin’s journey will go down in Oregon folklore.
His college stats showcase how Franklin became one of college football’s most productive, feared receivers and how talented the Ducks’ wide receiver is.
Troy Franklin Bides His Time as a Freshman
Franklin committed to Oregon as a four-star recruit out of Menlo-Atherton High School, CA., and linked up with the Ducks in 2021, seeing the field early in his true freshman season in Eugene. The receiver played in all 14 games but featured down the depth chart.
Catching passes in nine games, Franklin finished the season fifth on the team in receptions (18) and receiving yards (209). His first career receptions came in Week 2 against Ohio State, where he caught two passes for 19 yards as the Ducks upset the Buckeyes in Columbus.
The first touchdown of Franklin’s college career came against Colorado when he hauled in a 28-yard pass. However, Franklin saved his most productive game until last, when he had four catches for 65 yards and a score against Oklahoma in the Alamo Bowl, showcasing a sign of things to come.
Receptions: 18
Receiving Yards: 209
Receiving Touchdowns: 2
Franklin’s Sophomore Breakout
Franklin’s sophomore year was a turning point in his career, mainly due to the arrival of Bo Nix from Auburn. Nix’s arrival as the starter led to a significant increase in Franklin’s targets. The receiver started all 13 games, leading the Ducks in receptions (61), receiving yards (891), and receiving touchdowns (9).
His nine receiving touchdowns led the Pac-12 and ranked 10th in program history. Franklin finished the season ranked top-10 in multiple receiving categories, including receptions.
Franklin had three games of 100 yards or more and snagged receiving touchdowns in eight of 13 starts, including four straight to end the season. It led to second-team All-Pac-12 honors, and with Nix returning for 2023, expectations ramped up for the Oregon WR ahead of his junior season.
Receptions: 61
Receiving Yards: 891
Receiving Touchdowns: 9
Franklin’s Career Ends With a Narrow Playoff Miss
Franklin’s junior season was record-breaking, with the Ducks proclaiming it “the greatest season ever by an Oregon wide receiver.” Alongside his quarterback, Franklin led the team to the brink of victory over Washington twice, a feat that would have secured them a spot in the College Football Playoff.
The receiver’s connection with Nix continued into 2023, when both set record-breaking years. Franklin set program single-season records in receiving yards (1,383) and receiving touchdowns (14).
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His eight games of 100 yards or more are also a school single-season record, and he became one of just three receivers nationally to have more than 1,300 receiving yards.
Franklin ends his Oregon career as one of the best in school history. He leaves as the team’s all-time leader in receiving touchdowns and tied for the most 100-yard games in program history.
Receptions: 81
Receiving Yards: 1,383
Receiving Touchdowns: 14
Franklin’s Final College Stats
Receptions: 160
Receiving Yards: 2,483
Receiving Touchdowns: 25
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