The Oregon Ducks are slowly becoming one of the standout teams in the NCAAF, especially after their historic victory last Saturday against the Ohio State Buckeyes. With an impressive performance from QB Dillon Gabriel, Dan Lanningās squad remains undefeated. It was the head coach who addressed Gabrielās performance.
The record of six wins and no losses is no coincidence for Oregon. The teamās high level of play in each game has positioned Dan Lanningās squad as a serious title contender.
The clearest demonstration of the Ducksā talent was their last game on Saturday, where Oregon secured a historic victory with a score of 32-31 against the perennial contenders, the Buckeyes. The standout performance of their star QB Gabriel was key to achieving this goal.
After the game, it was Lanning himself who highlighted the superb performance of his QB: āEvery time I went and looked in his eyes tonight, I saw a guy who was composed and ready for his next moment,ā Lanning said to the press after the win. āHe played really, really well tonight in some really big moments.ā
Dillon Gabriel #8 of the Oregon Ducks celebrates a score with teammates during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Autzen Stadium on October 12, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon.
The Race for the Heisman Trophy
Dillon Gabrielās outstanding performance last weekend has positioned him as a serious candidate for the Heisman Trophy. However, this wonāt be easy, as heās currently trailing the top contender, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty.
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Behind Jeanty and Gabriel in the Heisman odds are Miamiās Cameron Ward (+700), Alabamaās Jalen Milroe (+1000), Georgiaās Carson Beck (+1200), and Clemsonās Cade Klubnik (+1200). Coloradoās Travis Hunter is also in the mix.
Whatās next for the Oregon Ducks?
- vs Purdue, October 18th
- vs Illinois, October 26th
- vs Michigan, November 2nd
- vs Maryland, November 9th
- vs Wisconsin, November 16th
