In 2023, the Oregon Ducks had one of the best quarterbacks in the nation, with Bo Nix leading the Heisman Trophy conversation throughout the year, and finishing as one of the finalists in New York City.
While Nix goes on to the NFL this offseason, expected to be one of the first five quarterbacks off of the board, the Ducks seem to be in great hands once again, with Oklahoma Sooners transfer Dillon Gabriel coming to Eugene and taking the reigns.
The addition of Gabriel has Oregon in a great spot entering the 2024 season, where they stand as one of the top-ranked teams in the nation. A lot of that has to do with Gabriel and the experience he brings, having started 49 games in his career and throwing for more than 14,000 yards and 125 touchdowns.
As we get set for spring football to get underway in a couple of weeks, ESPN recently ranked the top quarterbacks in the nation entering this season. Here is where they had Gabriel ranked among the nation’s best: