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Ducks' quarterback question gets harder: Dante Moore’s status, Dylan Raiola’s rebound, and a Nebraska reunion looms

Oregon’s quarterback dilemma deepened after a dismal 17-15 home loss to UCLA, dropping the Ducks to 3-2 and ending their four-year streak in the AP Top 25. The offense struggled without Dante Moore, who sat out with a concussion, turning the ball over seven times and managing just 1-of-12 on third downs.

Dylan Raiola, making his first start, managed only 6-of-19 passing for 43 yards, along with two interceptions and a lost fumble, before Brock Thomas took over in the fourth quarter. Raiola later admitted to being “reckless with the ball,” while head coach Dan Lanning avoided naming a starter, leaving Oregon’s quarterback situation unresolved as Moore remains in concussion protocol with no clear return timeline.

The stakes rise for the October 17 showdown against Nebraska, where Raiola will face his former team after transferring from the Cornhuskers. If Moore returns healthy, Oregon will likely revert to their preseason Heisman hopeful, but if he’s still sidelined, Raiola will get another chance to prove himself.

Beyond the quarterback battle, Oregon’s offensive line and ball protection remain major concerns, as the team lost five fumbles in the UCLA game. With a manageable remaining schedule, the Ducks must stabilize quickly to stay in playoff contention after two early losses.

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