The top seed Oregon Ducks were defeated by the eighth-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day, 41-21, eliminating their chances for a national championship.
On Friday, Oregon received more unfavorable news when Class of 2025 five-star quarterback commitment Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele unexpectedly chose to enter the transfer portal.
Sagapolutelele was with Oregon during the Rose Bowl, but just a few days after the defeat, he is reconsidering his options once more.
With his exit, all indications suggest that Dante Moore will become the starting QB for Oregon in 2025 following his journey from Oregon to UCLA and then returning to Oregon.
Following the announcement of Sagapolutele’s exit, a video emerged featuring Oregon wide receiver Tez Johnson discussing Moore during the Rose Bowl week.
“Next year, he’s definitely going to be a Heisman finalist,” Johnson stated. “It’s something you haven’t witnessed before; that boy can throw a ball uniquely.” “I’ve never witnessed anything like it.”
Moore may finally be ready to take charge in 2025, and Johnson’s remarks about the Heisman Trophy are notable.
Moore was a five-star prospect exiting high school, according to 247Sports, and he first pledged to Oregon in July 2022 but later reconsidered and opted for UCLA in December 2022.
During his time with the Bruins, Moore passed for 1,610 yards, achieving 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions over the course of nine games in Chip Kelly’s last season as head coach.
In 2024, Moore only attempted eight passes in cleanup work. However, Johnson has observed Moore during practice and game prep, and the Ducks’ standout WR is eager to discover what lies ahead for the young quarterback.
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