ESPN Predicts Former 5-Star To Replace Dillon Gabriel At Oregon In 2025.

As the Oregon Ducks bid farewell to quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who is projected to enter the 2025 NFL Draft, all eyes are on his successor for the upcoming season. ESPN has identified redshirt sophomore Dante Moore as the leading candidate to take over the starting role in 2025. A former five-star recruit, Moore was ranked as the No. 2 overall player in the 2023 class and began his collegiate career at UCLA. During his freshman season with the Bruins, he passed for 1,610 yards, 11 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. After transferring to Oregon, Moore spent the 2024 season learning behind Gabriel and appeared in four games, completing seven of eight pass attempts for 49 yards and rushing for six yards .

Oregon’s confidence in Moore is evident, as they did not pursue any quarterbacks in