Overview

• Oregon head coach Dan Lanning said defense won the day in a recent scrimmage while noting his quarterbacks protected the ball with zero interceptions.
• Former five-star Dante Moore remains the frontrunner as starter but Austin Novosad has made noise as a legitimate contender, according to ESPN analyst Pete Thamel.
• Lanning emphasized that Dillon Gabriel’s departure leaves an irreplaceable void and challenged candidates to step up and become their best versions.
• Linebacker Devon Jackson has returned to fuller practice activity and is showing steady progress after being limited earlier in camp.
• Coaches continue evaluating Moore, Novosad and other prospects ahead of an August 30 opener as the QB1 decision remains pending.