Overview

• Oregon’s staff says the quarterback competition is “starting to shape out,” with Dante Moore the overwhelming presumptive starter over Austin Novosad ahead of the Aug. 30 opener.
• National voices such as Yogi Roth have praised Moore’s accuracy and temperament, while Moore cites improved preparation and command after a redshirt season behind Dillon Gabriel.
• Oregon’s receiving corps faces real questions with Evan Stewart recovering from a torn patellar tendon and Jurrion Dickey suspended, following NFL departures by Tez Johnson and Traeshon Holden.
• Unproven options will need to emerge, with veterans Gary Bryant Jr. and Malik Benson joined by touted freshman Dakorien Moore as the Ducks look to replace proven production.
• Coach Dan Lanning vows to “double down” after last year’s Big Ten title, with Oregon ranked No. 7 in the AP poll and retooled by key additions including RB Makhi Hughes and OT Isaiah World.