The Oregon Ducks enter a must-win matchup against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Week 7 to keep any hope of playoff contention alive after a shocking loss to the No. 12 UCLA Bruins.
But while the stakes are high against the Cornhuskers, uncertainty remains about who will start at quarterback for the Ducks on Saturday. Dante Moore’s injury status remains unclear, while former Nebraska starter Dylan Raiola was pulled against the Bruins, and Brock Thomas came on in his place.
Cornhuskers coach Matt Rhule opened up about the challenge of preparing Oregon’s offense and three different potential signal callers on the opposing sideline.
He stressed that preparation of playing three different quarterbacks but also the challenge that Oregon’s explosive receivers pose, singling out Ducks Evan Stewart and Dakorien Moore.
Matt Rhule on Preparing for Oregon’s Quarterbacks
Moore began the season as the team’s starting quarterback. A hard hit on a play against USC, however, saw Moore’s sliding as linebacker Desman Stephens II lowered his shoulder, resulting in a concussion. The quarterback returned to practice after the Ducks’ bye week, but didn’t suit up against the Bruins…