The last few days have seemingly pointed toward one outcome for the Oregon Ducks: Five-star quarterback Dante Moore flips his commitment to the UCLA Bruins.
The latest intel from 247Sports’ Steve Wilftong may be the most damning information in that narrative so far.
On Saturday morning, Wiltfong reported that all signs point toward Moore committing to UCLA, and it would take a massive change for Dan Lanning and the Ducks to hold onto the elite prospect.
“Friday night’s intel says it’s all but done that he would end up in Westwood,” Wiltfong wrote. “Ducks head coach Dan Lanning and new offensive coordinator Will Stein are working to hold on to Moore late in the process but the likelihood of that unless something changes is drastically is low.”
Moore took an official visit to UCLA last weekend, which was the first sign of trouble for the Ducks, and the buzz surrounding a potential flip has built since. The idea is that in Los Angeles Moore would have a path to start as a true freshman. The same can’t be said in Eugene with the potential return of Bo Nix for the 2023 season.
There is also the transfer QB situation to monitor. UCLA is hosting both Kent State QB Collin Schlee and Clemson QB DJ Uiagalelei on visits this weekend. Should either opt for UCLA, it might make Moore reconsider his potential flip decision.
Whatever happens, though, it’s clear the Ducks have to seriously worry about the potential of their five-star QB flipping schools. They’ve been trying to get him on campus for a visit this weekend, but that doesn’t look like it is happening.