Overview
- Oregon’s quarterback delivered 29-of-39 passing for 248 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions in a 30-24 double-overtime win at then-No. 3 Penn State.
- Sportsbooks now list Moore as the betting favorite for the Heisman, and USA TODAY ranked him the nation’s top quarterback this week.
- Through five games, he has completed roughly 75% of his throws for 1,210 yards with 14 touchdowns and one interception, plus over 100 rushing yards.
- ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. says Moore could be the 2026 NFL Draft’s top pick if he sustains this level, while The Athletic reports his camp is in no rush to leave Oregon.
- With Oregon on a bye, Moore’s next showcase comes Oct. 11 against No. 8 Indiana, as contenders like Alabama’s Ty Simpson and Miami’s Carson Beck also shape the race in marquee games.