Oregon’s quarterback situation is in total limbo right now, with starter Dante Moore still sidelined and primary backup Dylan Raiola coming off a straight-up disastrous performance last Friday against UCLA. As the No. 25 Ducks, sitting at 3-2 overall and 1-1 in the Big Ten, gear up for their 8 p.m. Saturday showdown against Nebraska, every single option at the position is on the table. This isn’t just about winning a game, it’s about finding some stability under center before things really spiral.
Coach Lanning Isn’t Hiding The QB Struggle
Coach Dan Lanning didn’t mince words on Wednesday, making it clear that the individual competition for the starting job is absolutely still ongoing. What’s more, he wouldn’t even rule out the wild possibility of playing more than one quarterback against the Cornhuskers. You know things are chaotic when the coach is openly considering a multi-QB approach. Nebraska rolls into Autzen Stadium with a 5-1 record, 2-1 in conference play, and they’re not going to feel sorry for the Ducks’ QB woes. This isn’t a team you can experiment against and expect to walk away with a win.
What’s Next for the Ducks?
It all goes down Saturday at 8 p.m. at Autzen Stadium. The pressure is cranked up for the Ducks to get their act together, especially with a tough Nebraska squad coming to town. Coach Lanning might be playing coy with his plans, but the reality is this team needs to find an answer, and fast. You can bet every eye will be on that Oregon sideline to see who lines up under center, and if Lanning really pulls the trigger on a two-QB system. This Saturday isn’t just a game, it’s a desperate search for a quarterback.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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