Oregon Ducks News: Moore takes on media horde, Ducks top offense, Softball aces the portal

Dante Moore sets the tone for August camp

Oregon's heir apparent at quarterback Dante Moore spoke to the media Monday as part of Oregon Media Day, handling the crush of attention with grace.

He's calm, candid and genuine, and his approach to talking season gives Duck fans renewed confidence he's ready for the job.

There was a lot to like in Dante Moore's remarks to the media Monday with practice starting tomorrow, with the major takeaway that he's eager to play ball, compete and have fun with his teammates.

Moore doesn't complicate things or sugarcoat them. He's not the quote machine or island breeze philosopher Dillon Gabriel was, but he appears quietly confident, prepared to handle the pressure and attention in his own way.

He told Max Torres of On3 Sports and the rest of the media, “During this fall camp it’s gonna be a great time to connect with the team and be out there on the field. Of course the quarterback room’s always gonna be competing, that’s how we are as a quarterback group."

"We’re always gonna be teaching each other, helping each other out and making sure that we all improve every day. I’m excited. Of course I have many things for myself to work on and make sure I get better at. And like I said I’m excited to see what happens within this next upcoming month and get ready for the season.”

Moore's even-keel. He saves his energy for the practice field and competing, understanding that handling the media is just part of the job.

“The best player wins and the best player plays in the game. So overall just ready to compete, have fun. And that’s the most important thing is having fun," he said.

If he sees the field and picks up the coverage as calmly as he handles 20 microphones and questions all around him, the Ducks are due to have a very good year.

Super West Sports ranks top offenses in the West

Stephen Vilardo of Super West Sports ranked the top offenses in the Big 12, PAC-12, Mountain West and the western contingent of the Big Ten Monday, and the picks the Ducks as the most potent offense in the West, followed by Arizona State with veteran quarterback Sam Leavitt, USC, and Washington.

About the Ducks he writes, "The Ducks have some questions in the passing game, but the running game will have no trouble moving the ball."



"Makhi Hughes leads a stable of backs who will be able to make plays. And they will be running behind one of the best lines in the nation."

If these ratings are accurate, the Ducks are going to be strong on both sides of the ball.

Oregon softball lands three impact transfers, rank No. 2

Melyssa Lombardi and the Ducks put together the No. 2 transfer class in the country this offseason, grabbing three top transfers in utility player Elon Butler of Cal, infielder Addison Amaral, and utility player Amari Harper.

Butler bashed 10 home runs and hit .361 for the Bears last year. Amaral earned two-time All-ACC honors at shortstop for Notre Dame, leading the Irish in batting average, home runs, doubles, walks, on-base percentage and RBI in 2025. Harper hit .451 and drove in 51 runs at Texas Tech, a versatile player who logged 22 games in right field, 12 at second and nine at first base.

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