Overview
- Oregon’s quarterback announced on ESPN that he will forgo the 2026 NFL Draft and return for his junior season.
- In his first year as the Ducks’ starter, Moore completed 71.8% of his passes for 3,565 yards with 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, leading Oregon to the College Football Playoff semifinals.
- His decision removes a projected top-five quarterback from the 2026 class, with analysts now presuming Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza as the top pick and the Jets at No. 2 reconsidering their approach.
- Nebraska transfer Dylan Raiola committed to Oregon two days earlier and is expected to back up Moore in 2026 as he recovers from a broken fibula, according to multiple reports.
- Moore cited continued development and a national title push as reasons to stay, while analysts note NIL earnings and expectations of a stronger 2027 quarterback class make the delay feasible.