Freshman Star Rising with QB Leadership | Oregon Ducks Football News

Freshman running back Brandon Smith is already turning heads with his Saquon Barkley-like stride and game edge, while sharpening his pass protection skills—something he didn’t prioritize in high school but now knows is vital. He’s also mastering mental toughness through positive self-talk and leading by example for younger teammates. Quarterback Dante is stepping up as a vocal leader, keeping the offense laser-focused. The whole team is hungry, united, and driven to leave everything on the field after last season’s finish. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8bc779e15adb3e23