A new college football season is just around the corner, and the Oregon Ducks are aiming to at least match what they accomplished in last year’s regular season. With Dillon Gabriel now in the NFL, the big question that remains is who will take over as Dan Lanning’s new starting quarterback.
Both Dante Moore and Austin Novosad are among the top contenders to lead the team in Game 1 against Montana State, with Moore perhaps having the edge based on what he’s shown during training camp.
Despite the tight competition, Novosad made it clear to the media that he’s confident in the work he’s put in and believes his chances should be seriously considered in the short term.
“I think I’ve gone out there and executed the offense and done the best that I can,” Novosad said. “So, I feel confident.”
Austin Novosad looks on during the Oregon spring game.
The debate remains unresolved
While Dan Lanning has yet to officially name his starting quarterback for Week 1, many believe that although Dante Moore appears to have the edge, Austin Novosad should at least be given consideration for some snaps.
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“I think that’s the expectation right now, as you look at Oregon, (Moore’s) obviously been in the program,” the insider Pete Thamel said on Friday’s episode of The Pat McAfee Show.
“They paid him a lot of money to be the backup last year. But it wouldn’t surprise me if we do see some real snaps from (backup) Austin Novosad this year. Really talented young guy coming in. I would think that Dante Moore is ahead there right now, but I don’t know if it’s a hammer-lock on the job.”
The first challenges for the Ducks
- vs Montana State, August 30
- vs Oklahoma State, September 6
- @ Northwestern, September 13
- vs Oregon State, September 20
- @ Penn State, September 27
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