The quarterback position has been a hot topic of conversation for the Oregon Ducks over the past month or so. Not only did Bo Nix finish as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, but the Ducks also saw Ty Thompson leave for the transfer portal while both Dillon Gabriel and Dante Moore transferred in for the 2024 season.
On top of that, Oregon also signed a QB in the 2024 class, bringing in Luke Moga from Arizona.
Moga may not be in line to see the field in the next year or two, sitting behind the two aforementioned QBs, as well as freshman Austin Novosad, but the Ducks’ coaching staff is still very high on what he brings to the table.
“He’s one of the few guys I got to watch perform this season,” Oregon coach Dan Lanning said on signing day. “The first thing that stands out to you when you watch this film is his speed and how he can run.”
Moga was an exceptional track athlete at Sunnyslope High School, running a career-best 10.7 100m time as a senior. His ability to move precedes him, but what is most impressive is the work ethic that he brings to the table.
“This is a guy that’s, you know, really passionate about growing and developing,” Lanning said. “Eager again, like many of these guys have mentioned, to learn and get better and appreciates hard work.”
Coming into a program as highly touted as Oregon and standing apart as a true freshman isn’t something that is going to be easy, but based on what we’ve seen from Moga so far, he seems to have what it takes to make a name for himself in Eugene. Based on what Lanning has to say about the young passer, the future looks pretty bright for him as a Duck.
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