Fall Camp is winding down, and around college football, teams will start entering game preparation as this week begins Week 0 for the teams that are playing. The Oregon Ducks entered camp looking to iron out any potential issues ahead of what could be a special season for the program. While the offense returns a ton of star power, the unit does have some major questions.
The biggest priority for the Ducks entering camp was finding the best starting five on the offensive line. With a mix of transfers, returning players and incoming freshmen competing for spots, the battles are still ongoing, but some answers appear to be emerging as camp comes to a close.
Predicting Oregon's offensive two-deep for the 2026 season
Quarterback: Dante Moore
- Backup Quarterback: Dylan Raiola
Oregon got the biggest break possible when Dante Moore decided to pass up on a chance to be the 2nd overall pick in the NFL Draft to return to school, looking to continue his development. The biggest key for Dante Moore as he tries to take the next step will be cutting down on the turnovers, as he finished the season passing for 30 touchdowns but threw 10 interceptions. Moore has a chance to put together a special season as the Heisman and a National Championship aren't out of the question.
Backing up Dante Moore will most likely be Nebraska transfer Dylan Raiola as he looks to follow in Moore's footsteps. In the Spring, it looked like Brock Thomas could be the true QB2, but between the elimination of redshirts and Raiola's development, it doesn't make sense for Raiola to be the 3rd quarterback.
Running Back: Jordon Davison and Dierre Hill Jr
- Backups: Simeon Price, Da'Juan Riggs, and Brandon Smith
While there was an injury scare for the Ducks this Summer, Jordon Davison and Dierre Hill Jr look to be ready to lead the Oregon ground game. Davison emerged as a star in his freshman season, racking up 15 touchdowns and 667 yards on 113 carries, preparing him to take over the starting role. Hill will bring an explosive element to the Ducks' rushing attack after averaging 8.7 yards on just 75 attempts.
Behind the leading duo for the Ducks, there's plenty to like as depth options that the Ducks can count on. Simeon Price transfers in from Colorado with 4 years of experience, but limited overall production. Da'Juan Riggs showed flashes last season with 86 yards on 17 attempts, and should have an even bigger role. Brandon Smith has shown a ton of promise as a true freshman and may be a player the staff looks to get experience throughout the season.
Wide Receiver: Dakorien Moore, Evan Stewart, and Jeremiah McClellan
- Backups: Iverson Hooks, Jalen Lott, and Gatlin Bair
The Oregon Ducks have no shortage of talent at wide receiver, which will help Dante Moore contend for the Heisman. Dakorien Moore, Evan Stewart, Jeremiah McClellan, and Iverson Hooks will receive the vast majority of the playing time as proven commodities. Where the room can get really fun is if Jalen Lott and Gatlin Bair prove to be ready to make an impact as true freshmen, as both have exciting skill sets.
Tight End: Jamari Johnson
- Backups: Markus Dixon and Kendre Harrison
After sending Kenyon Sadiq off to the NFL as a 1st round pick, the Oregon offense may have another 1st round talent stepping into the void. Jamari Johnson finished 4th on the Ducks in receiving yards, helping the offense survive when the wide receiver room was dealing with constant injuries. Jumping into the starting role, Johnson has the potential to be a 1,000+ yard receiver as he continues to build chemistry with Dante Moore.
Behind Jamari Johnson, the coaching staff has loaded up at tight end, giving the offense the ability to throw a ton of different looks at opponents. Markus Dixon transfers in with experience on both sides of the ball, and should contribute as a bigger blocking tight end. Freshman Kendre Harrison arrives as a 5-star recruit, and after flashing his talent in Fall camp, he should factor into the room with his receiving talent.
Left Tackle: Fox Crader
- Backup: Immanuel Iheanacho
While some of the younger players have impressed in camp, it was always going to be hard for anyone to surpass Fox Crader for the starting left tackle gig. Crader played in 10 of the Ducks' 15 games last season, making his first start in the USC game. Fox Crader was exceptional in pass protection last season, but will need to take a step forward as a run blocker for the offense to reach its potential.
Immanuel Iheanacho arrives at Oregon as a 5-star recruit, and if he were an early enrollee, he might have earned one of the starting jobs. The staff will likely look to get Iheanacho experience in Non-Conference play, setting him up to step into the starting role if one of the tackles struggles or deals with injuries.
Left Guard: Douglas Utu
- Backup: Michael Bennett III
Aside from the starting center, it seems as if the only other offensive lineman you can pencil into the starting five at this point is guard Douglas Utu. Last season, Utu played just 10 total snaps as a true freshman, which made it hard to project where he'd land with all the talent on the offensive line competing for jobs.
The lone transfer the Ducks brought in despite all the offensive line turnover was Yale offensive lineman Michael Bennett III. While Bennett may not start, he should have a massive role for the Ducks, and could be first in line at every position except center if someone suffers an injury in the starting group.
Center: Iapani Laloulu
- Backup: Devin Brooks
The Oregon offensive line will be led by the veteran in the middle as Iapani Laloulu returns for another season. The Ducks bring back one of the best centers in the Country as Laloulu will have a chance to earn All-American honors and potentially leave school as a 1st round pick. Having a veteran center with a younger offensive line is a major asset, as Laloulu will be key in helping set protections with Dante Moore.
Right Guard: Tommy Tofi
- Backup: Dave Iuli
From the moment Tommy Tofi showed up on campus in the Spring, he's looked the part of a potential starter on the Ducks' offensive line. The difficult task for A'Lique Terry is finding the perfect place to play him, as Oregon has plenty of pieces capable of filling the holes on the line. Tommy Tofi is too talented to keep off the field, and the best place to start him is at right guard as Dave Iuli works back from injury.
Right Tackle: Gernorris Wilson
- Backup: Immanuel Iheanacho
Coming into the Spring and Fall, it looked like transfer Michael Bennett III was the most likely choice at right tackle. Instead, Gernorris Wilson has impressed during Fall camp, and looks to be closing in on earning the starting right tackle job. Wilson has made starts for the Ducks at right tackle, and if he's fully recovered from his injury should excel in the role.
Like the situation at left tackle, Immanuel Iheanacho will likely serve as the 3rd offensive tackle for the Ducks to start the year, earning experience early in the season with a chance to jump into a role in case of injury.
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