Overview
- Moore announced live on ESPN's SportsCenter on the underclassmen deadline that he will play the 2026 season in Eugene rather than enter the draft.
- The decision boosts Oregon’s 2026 title outlook and sets Nebraska transfer Dylan Raiola to back up — and potentially redshirt — after his late-season fibula injury.
- Moore, 20, produced 3,565 passing yards with 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 2025, leading the Ducks to a 13-2 record and a College Football Playoff semifinal.
- With Moore out, Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza is the clear QB1 for April, while evaluators note Ty Simpson and others could rise as the Jets and other teams reassess strategies.
- CBS Sports reported Oregon and Moore’s camp discussed NIL/revenue-share terms and an injury insurance policy as part of the framework for his return.