Overview
- Reports late Friday say Oregon will start third-string senior Brock Thomas at quarterback against Nebraska after he took first-team reps during the week.
- Dante Moore remains sidelined in concussion protocol, a status coach Dan Lanning cited as a key factor in the decision to change starters.
- Dylan Raiola was benched after completing just 31.6% of his passes and committing multiple turnovers against UCLA, which prompted the midweek competition for the job.
- Thomas is a Eugene native and former walk-on with very limited game experience but strong efficiency in a small sample, having completed 72.2% of his career throws for 302 yards and two touchdowns.
- The move reflects a conservative game plan with fewer receiving options — leading receiver Evan Stewart is listed doubtful — and leaves Oregon's College Football Playoff hopes reliant on steadier quarterback play and a possible return by Moore.