No. 8 Stanford getting some relief ahead of key games against Oregon State, No. 2 Oregon
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Stanford wide receiver Kodi Whitfield (9) celebrates his touchdown catch with teammate Davis Dudchock, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford won 24-10. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (The Associated Press)
Stanford is getting some much-needed relief just when it needs it most.
Coach David Shaw said Tuesday that wide receiver Devon Cajuste could practice later this week and play Saturday when the eighth-ranked Cardinal (6-1, 4-1 Pac-12) visit Oregon State (6-1, 4-0). He said an MRI exam on Cajuste's right knee showed no ligament damage.
Cajuste caught seven passes for 109 yards in a 24-10 win over UCLA last Saturday. Stanford's No. 2 receiver left with a right knee injury early in the fourth quarter.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Kicker Jordan Williamson also could return against the Beavers after sitting out against UCLA with a leg injury. Redshirt freshman Conrad Ukropina missed a critical 46-yard field goal in the fourth quarter but connected from 31 yards earlier in his first career attempt.