Securing the services of former Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel, the transfer portal season has already been a huge win for the Oregon Ducks.
But now they want more, or is that Moore?
Former UCLA quarterback Dante Moore is likely to visit Eugene in the coming days, and the Ducks are thought to be the leader to once again have him commit to Oregon. The Michigan native and former five-star recruit was committed to Dan Lanning’s program before changing his mind and going to UCLA instead.
It wasn’t all fun and games in Pasadena and Moore entered the transfer portal with a whole host of schools lining up for his services.
Again, considering their history with Moore, the Ducks are thought to be the leader. But ESPN has other ideas and thinks he would be best served to stay close to home, as in Ann Arbor.
Moore is likely at the top of a lot of people’s boards because of his upside, eligibility and flashes he showed this fall at UCLA. Going to Michigan makes sense for Moore, a Detroit native, who would get to go back home and compete for a championship every year during his remaining eligibility. He’s not quite the same runner, but as a passer, he has a lot of the same traits Jayden Daniels possesses.
ESPN writer Tom Luginbill makes a lot of sense, but Moore would also compete for multiple championships at Oregon as well, not just Michigan. Many are saying Moore would do better in Eugene as he could redshirt next season, learn the system, and be Gabriel’s understudy to be QB1 for 2025.
And if for some reason Gabriel goes down, Oregon would have a capable backup in Moore for next season.
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