Oregon starts Brock Thomas at quarterback vs. Nebraska

Oregon starts Brock Thomas at quarterback vs. Nebraska

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CBS Sports reported that Oregon senior Brock Thomas started at quarterback on against Nebraska, replacing Dylan Raiola as the Ducks tried to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive. Earlier in the week, CBS Sports said quarterback Dante Moore was listed as unavailable for the Nebraska game, leaving the Ducks to decide between Raiola and Thomas. The choice came after a 17-15 loss to UCLA on Oct 8, in which Oregon committed six turnovers, prompting criticism of the offense and the quarterback situation, according to OregonLive. com. OregonLive.

com added that Raiola took responsibility for the poor performance while Thomas nearly sparked a comeback. 247Sports noted that the defeat raised doubts about the Ducks’ playoff prospects and put pressure on head coach Dan Lanning. FootballScoop. com reported that Lanning confirmed upcoming changes to the offensive staff following the loss.

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Oregon Ducks UCLA Bruins Brock Thomas Dylan Raiola Bob Chesney Dan Lanning Jordon Davison A’Mauri Washington

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Eugene, Oregon, United States

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October 17, 2026
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Oregon starts Brock Thomas at quarterback against Nebraska
Oregon starts Brock Thomas at quarterback against Nebraska

CBS Sports • 17 Oct 00:30

Oregon senior Brock Thomas will make his first career start at quarterback Saturday, replacing Dylan Raiola as the Ducks aim to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive.

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October 15, 2026
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Oregon lists Dante Moore as unavailable for upcoming game against Nebraska
Oregon lists Dante Moore as unavailable for upcoming game against Nebraska

CBS Sports • 15 Oct 00:17

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is out for Saturday's matchup with Nebraska, prompting head coach Dan Lanning to evaluate a competition between Dylan Raiola and Brock Thomas.

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October 13, 2026
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Oregon coach Lanning says quarterback competition remains open ahead of Nebraska game
Oregon coach Lanning says quarterback competition remains open ahead of Nebraska game

CBS Sports • 13 Oct 15:13

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning indicated that the starting quarterback will be decided after evaluating players this week, with the decision pending Dante Moore's concussion recovery.

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Oregon coach Lanning says staff changes are coming after UCLA loss
Oregon coach Lanning says staff changes are coming after UCLA loss

FootballScoop.com • 13 Oct 13:27

Head coach Dan Lanning confirmed adjustments to Oregon's offensive staff following a 17-15 defeat to UCLA, but declined to detail the specific changes.

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October 12, 2026
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Oregon football confronts early-season playoff doubts after UCLA loss
Oregon football confronts early-season playoff doubts after UCLA loss

247Sports • 12 Oct 20:06

The Ducks' defeat to UCLA has sparked fan frustration and raised questions about head coach Dan Lanning and the program's direction as the 2026 season reaches October.

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October 11, 2026
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Oregon quarterback Dylan Raiola takes responsibility after poor performance against UCLA
Oregon quarterback Dylan Raiola takes responsibility after poor performance against UCLA

OregonLive.com • 11 Oct 14:37

Dylan Raiola acknowledged his mistakes following a low-output game versus UCLA, while backup Brock Thomas nearly led a comeback, prompting questions about the Ducks' quarterback situation.

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Oregon Ducks fall 17-15 to UCLA amid questions over program decisions
Oregon Ducks fall 17-15 to UCLA amid questions over program decisions

OregonLive.com • 11 Oct 05:53

The Ducks lost to UCLA 17-15, prompting scrutiny of roster spending, coaching choices and on-field execution as the team seeks to meet high expectations.

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October 10, 2026
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Oregon falls to UCLA 17-15 amid turnovers and quarterback struggles
Oregon falls to UCLA 17-15 amid turnovers and quarterback struggles

OregonLive.com • 10 Oct 23:18

Oregon lost to UCLA 17-15 after six turnovers and poor quarterback play, prompting questions about its offensive strategy and the future of its starting quarterbacks.

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