Oregon QB Room Ready to Lead | Oregon Ducks Football News

Oregon’s quarterbacks coach Koa Ka’ai is thrilled with the growth of his four signal callers—Dante Moore, Dylan Raiola, Brock Thomas, and Akili Smith Jr.—highlighting their leadership, playbook mastery, and accountability. Raiola improved his pocket movement, Thomas stepped up as a vocal leader in his fourth year, KJ mastered the system, and Moore showed better defensive awareness while balancing his public profile with professional dedication. The team benefits from mentorship by former star Marcus Mariota, whose work ethic and NFL success inspire players—including Moore, who’s adopted some of Mariota’s techniques. Ka’ai calls the quarterback room a rare gem, fueled by fierce competition and guided by role models, all while facing a tough defense that pushes them to elevate their game. 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/c4a10d5df9549435