Oregon Ducks boast deepest quarterback room heading into 2026 season

The University of Oregon football program enters the 2026 season with what analysts describe as the deepest quarterback roster in the nation. Starter Dante Moore, a Heisman Trophy candidate after a 2025 campaign of 3,565 passing yards, 30 touchdowns and a 72% completion rate, leads the Ducks. Backup Dylan Raiola, a former Nebraska starter who posted 2,000 yards and 18 touchdowns before a season‑ending injury, provides a proven veteran option. Both quarterbacks posted identical 72% completion percentages, giving Oregon a rare luxury of a high‑level starter and a championship‑caliber backup.

Pro Football Focus’s preseason rankings placed Oregon’s quarterback unit at the top of its list of the ten best QB rooms for 2026, underscoring the program’s depth and talent pipeline.