Oregon Ducks RB CJ Verdell, RT Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu ‘have a chance to play’ in Fiesta Bowl Updated Dec 29, 2020; Posted Dec 29, 2020 Oregon running back CJ Verdell (7) carries the ball during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak) APAP Facebook Share EUGENE — The status of two Oregon offensive starters for the Fiesta Bowl is still undetermined, but Mario Cristobal is optimistic they’ll be able to play against Iowa State. Running back CJ Verdell, who missed the first game of his career in the Pac-12 Championship game earlier this month, and right tackle Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu are questionable to play on Saturday (1 p.m., ESPN).