Prior to the kickoff between Oregon and South Dakota, the Ducks received a verbal commitment from four-star athlete Malik Lovette. Lovette’s high school coach, Kurt Bruich, announced via his personal twitter account that his star player had committed to Oregon.

Congrats to @MalikLovette for verbally committing to the University of Oregon! He's going to be a great Duck! The kid can fly!

— Kurt Bruich (@CoachBruich) August 31, 2014

According to 247sports, Lovette is currently on an official visit at Oregon. He chose to commit to Oregon over Arizona State, Notre Dame and a plethora of other schools.

Lovette (5-foot-11, 180-pounds) is entering his senior season at Redlands East Valley High School. As a junior last season, Lovette totaled 445 rushing yards, 77o receiving yards and 15 touchdowns.

Lovette is ranked as the 134th best recruit in the class of 2015, according to 247sports.

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