OREGON’S QB FUTURE: Should the Ducks Leverage the Portal or Commit to High School Quarterback Plan?

Oregon has only started former transfer QBs in the Dan Lanning era from Bo Nix to Dante Moore this past season (sort of). Are HS quarterback recruits worth the time?On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses a potential breakout candidate on the defensive line. Can former top 50 recruit Elijah Rushing make a big impact?Who was Oregon's offensive MVP in 2025? Dante Moore's breakout season makes him a compelling candidate for the award, can anyone realistically challenge him for that recognition?00:00 Transfer QB Trends: Oregon vs USC05:50 Oregon's Evolving QB Recruitment Strategy14:02 Elijah Rushing's Potential Spotlight23:23 Breakout Candidates in Football28:10 Dante Moore Season GradedBECOME A LOCKED ON DUCKS INSIDERhttps://joinsubtext.com/c/lockedonducksJOIN THE LOCKED ON EVERYDAYER CLUBhttps://lockedonoregonducks.supercast.com/Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYHave your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.MazdaLike our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count.There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcastFanDuelToday’s episode is sponsored by FanDuel. The Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.