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Dante Moore Takes Heisman Hype Into Penn State Proving Ground

Oregon's quarterback arrives at Happy Valley after four wins, completing 74.7% of his throws with an 11–1 TD-to-INT line.

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EUGENE, OREGON - SEPTEMBER 20: Quarterback Dante Moore #5 of the Oregon Ducks prepares for a snap during the first half of the game against the Oregon State Beavers at Autzen Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)
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Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore throws a pass during warmups as the Oregon Ducks host the Oregon State Beavers Sept. 20, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

Overview

  • The redshirt sophomore has thrown for 962 yards with 11 touchdowns and one interception through four starts as Oregon opened 4-0.
  • Tonight’s trip to No. 3 Penn State is widely cast as his first top-tier measuring stick, with the Ducks a slight 3.5-point road underdog in a White Out setting.
  • Penn State’s defense has allowed sub-50% completions and fewer than a touchdown per game, with multiple NFL-caliber defenders highlighted in scouting previews.
  • ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit named Moore his Heisman favorite on Saturday, raising the stakes for his toughest test to date.
  • Draft analyst Todd McShay says Moore could play his way into the No. 1 pick conversation, while others note the small sample and report that OC Will Stein’s job future could shape Moore’s draft timing.