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Dante Moore Vaults to No. 1 in USA TODAY QB Rankings as Kiper Floats No. 1 Pick Potential

A turnover-light start capped by a poised Penn State win has accelerated Moore's national standing.

EUGENE, OREGON - APRIL 26: Dante Moore #5 of the Oregon Ducks warms up during the Oregon spring game at Autzen Stadium on April 26, 2025 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • USA TODAY placed Oregon's quarterback atop its weekly rankings, with Paul Myerberg elevating him to the front of the national discussion.
  • In the 30-24 road win at Penn State, Moore went 29-of-39 for 248 yards and three touchdowns with no turnovers, adding 35 rushing yards.
  • Oregon remained unbeaten and rose to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 after the White Out victory, while Penn State fell to No. 7.
  • Through five weeks, Moore has one interception in 134 attempts with 8.9 yards per attempt versus Power Four teams and 122 rushing yards at 5.1 per carry, highlighting a developing ground threat.
  • ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. said Moore could be the 2026 NFL Draft's top pick if this level of play holds, and DraftKings lists him as the Heisman favorite at +700.