Oregon quarterback Dante Moore will return for 2026 season
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Oregon quarterback Dante Moore announced he will return to school for another year instead of entering the 2026 NFL Draft, despite being projected as a potential top-three overall pick.
- Moore made the decision following Oregon's heavy loss to Indiana in the Peach Bowl and expressed a desire to be fully prepared before entering the NFL.
- Moore finished the season with 3,565 passing yards, 30 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, and his return significantly strengthens Oregon's chances of being College Football Playoff contenders next season.
- Moore's return impacts the 2026 NFL Draft quarterback class by reducing the number of top-10 QB prospects, leaving Indiana's Fernando Mendoza as the likely top QB in the draft.
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