Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. did not meet Eastern Washington's graduation standards after the spring academic quarter, according to the university on Thursday, news that keeps his plan to play football for Oregon this fall in flux but doesn't shut the door on his chance of eventually joining the Ducks.



Adams was working to graduate with a degree in interdisciplinary studies this spring, transfer to Oregon and work out with Ducks teammates at UO-organized summer conditioning workouts once he'd begun UO classes. The workouts, led by UO strength and conditioning coaches, were a draw because he could built rapport with teammates under the direction of coaches, something he hasn't had since February, when he announced his plan to transfer and was barred by EWU access to its athletic facilities.

His process of joining the Ducks remains on course but will now take longer than he'd initially hoped.

Oregon opens fall camp Aug. 10. The final day of Eastern Washington's summer courses -- where Adams could make up any remaining work -- is Aug. 14. Its season begins at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 5, against Eastern Washington.

Despite the transfer he can play immediately for the Ducks because of an NCAA rule allowing players who have eligibility remaining at the time of graduation to play elsewhere without sitting out the normal one season.

Adams walked in EWU's graduation ceremony on June 13 but told The Oregonian/OregonLive a few days later that he had to complete "two more tests" in a spring math class by filing additional work in the weeks after graduation.

A source told FOXSports.com's Bruce Feldman Thursday that Adams expects to finish his math class within two weeks.

Adams has been admitted to Oregon's graduate school and is eligible to enroll pending his graduation from Eastern Washington.

EWU's roster of spring graduates "reflects students who have earned their degree as of the spring quarter, 2015 at EWU," wrote an EWU spokesman by email. "Students who have not earned their diploma are not on the list."

Adams did not immediately respond to a call for comment. He has been living in Eugene since mid-June.

Should Adams enroll at Oregon, he will compete with Jeff Lockie as the front-runner for the starting quarterback job after completing an accolade-filled three-year career as EWU starter.

-- Andrew Greif

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