The Oregon Ducks are continuing to recruit at quarterback as they await starter Dante Moore's decision.
The Oregon Ducks are still waiting on starting quarterback Dante Moore’s decision to stay with the school for one more season or declare for the NFL draft after their exit from the CFP semifinals in the Peach Bowl. If they learned anything from the Ole Miss Rebels’ situation with Trinidad Chambliss, they should be looking for a backup option – and it appears they’ve done that. Nebraska transfer quarterback Dylan Raiola announced on Monday via social media that he is committing to the Ducks.
The former five-star recruit spent the last two seasons with the Cornhuskers and started 23 games. He was poised for a big year in Nebraska until he suffered a broken fibula in Nov. and his season ended. It likely implies that Oregon coach Dan Lanning expects that Moore will move on to the NFL draft, and that Raiola is a good fit for the Ducks’ offense. He had a 66.7 percent completion rate in his first six starts for the Cornhuskers last season with nine touchdowns to three interceptions and a 5-1 record. While the season didn’t end the way it started, Raiola continued to grow and improve.
Here is the full story from Ducks Roundtable writer Greg Liodice on the addition and how Raiola fits in Oregon.
Raiola ended the year with a 72.4 completion percentage, throwing for 2,000 yards, 18 touchdowns, and six interceptions in nine games. The No. 1 pocket passer in his recruiting class, Raiola showed his prowess in his first year with Nebraska, leading them to their first bowl appearance since 2016 and a 6-2 start prior to his injury this past season. Should Moore stay, Raiola is a premier backup, but if Moore goes, Raiola is in line as next man up.