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Dan Lanning Reacts to Dante Moore Announcing Return for 2026 Season

Dan Lanning Reacts to Dante Moore Announcing Return for 2026 Season

Summary

Head coach Dan Lanning of the Oregon Ducks announced that star quarterback Dante Moore will return for the 2026 season, choosing not to enter the NFL draft. The team also acquired former five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola, who is expected to serve as a backup and develop his skills for future seasons.

Key Facts

  • Dante Moore, a top quarterback, will stay with the Oregon Ducks for the 2026 season instead of joining the NFL draft.
  • Head coach Dan Lanning shared the news and celebrated it with a playful social media post using a duck emoji.
  • Dylan Raiola, a former five-star quarterback, joined the Ducks from Nebraska.
  • Raiola is expected to be a backup quarterback and continue his development with the team.
  • Lanning has a history of securing important players and making key decisions that shape the team.
  • The Oregon Ducks recently faced a loss against the Indiana Hoosiers in a College Football Playoff semifinal.

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