Oregon to start Brock Thomas at QB: Ducks bench Dylan Raiola as CFP hopes hang in balance
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Key Points:
- Oregon will start third-string quarterback Brock Thomas against Nebraska in a critical College Football Playoff game, marking Thomas' first career start after taking most first-team reps in practice.
- Thomas, a senior walk-on from Eugene with limited game experience, has shown promise with a 72.2% completion rate in his limited attempts, contrasting with Dylan Raiola's recent struggles.
- Raiola, once praised for his performance against USC, regressed in the following game against UCLA, leading to his benching in favor of Thomas amid concerns about turnovers and inaccuracy.
- Oregon's College Football Playoff hopes are tenuous, as the team must likely win out the rest of the season despite quarterback instability and a challenging schedule including games against Ohio State and Michigan.
- The Ducks face an uphill battle to reach the playoff, needing both strong performances and favorable outcomes from other teams, with Nebraska representing a significant test given its current 5-1 record.
