Overview
- Moore announced in January that he would forgo the 2026 NFL Draft and at Big Ten media days said he briefly second-guessed the choice but is now fully committed to Oregon.
- Head coach Dan Lanning has framed the season around Moore’s play, saying the Ducks “go as our quarterback goes” and setting high expectations for Moore to improve and lead.
- Moore’s struggles under pressure were exposed in the College Football Playoff semifinal against Indiana, when he threw an interception returned for a touchdown and lost two fumbles, making ball security a focal point for his offseason work.
- Oregon expects Moore to take the bulk of snaps in 2026 while transfer Dylan Raiola develops as the planned long‑term successor and practices as a developmental backup rather than forcing an immediate competition.
- Moore has added muscle, taken on a larger leadership role, and will face his home‑state ties when Oregon hosts Michigan on Nov. 14, a matchup that highlights both personal narrative and the Ducks’ bid to turn talent into a national title.