Overview
- Oregon is trending to start third‑string senior Brock Thomas in his first career start against Nebraska after he took most first‑team reps in practice this week.
- Coach Dan Lanning said the decision followed the week’s body of work and a need to get the ball out quicker and protect possession.
- Dante Moore remains sidelined in concussion protocol and Dylan Raiola was benched after a poor performance and turnovers against UCLA, which opened the competition.
- Leading receiver Evan Stewart is listed as doubtful for the game, reducing Thomas’s receiving options and increasing reliance on Oregon’s defense and ball‑control plans.
- The move comes with Oregon’s College Football Playoff hopes under heavy pressure because the team has underperformed this season and cannot afford more conference losses.