The Oregon Ducks met with the media for exactly one hour two days before the 2025 Rose Bowl game against Ohio State. Every assistant coach, head coach Dan Lanning, and the Ducks’ two-deep were made available to speak with the media about this game and the season the Ducks have had this year. With a chance to speak with so many players around the Ducks No. 1 ranked football team, we’ve collected a host of notes and nuggets around the program.
We gained some insight into Oregon’s offense and how the Ducks built it around Dillon Gabriel, the Ducks’ future at QB and receiver after this season, Oregon OC Will Stein’s connection for the Duck program, Oregon’s bye week help for the college football playoffs, the Ducks next all-league receiver, the Ducks growth since the Ohio State win in October, and a heck of a lot more.
Here are our notes around what we’ve learned about the Ducks from the hour-long media session.
Will Stein is confident in Dante Moore and Austin Novosad’s development
This season has been a year of development for Oregon sophomore QB Dante Moore and redshirt freshman Austin Novosad. Both quarterbacks have sat behind Dillon Gabriel star at the position and put up a Heisman-worthy season. At the Rose Bowl media day event, Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein spoke with me about the development of his two younger QBs and where they will be at going into next season with Gabriel graduating.
“Austin had a phenomenal spring, really good fall camp, and excited to see what he does [next year],” said Stein. “He knows our system in and out, he’s pretty detailed. One of the best pure passers that we have and he has the size and is more athletic than you think. I think the sky is the limit for Austin.
Moore played in four games for the Ducks this season and has been able to preserve his redshirt year to ensure he will be a sophomore in 2025.
- Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert is a standout player both on and off the field, displaying impressive leadership qualities and a strong work ethic.
- Head coach Mario Cristobal emphasized the importance of staying focused and not getting caught up in the hype surrounding the Rose Bowl.
- The Ducks are excited for the opportunity to play in such a prestigious bowl game and showcase their talents on a national stage.
- Oregon’s defense is a force to be reckoned with, boasting a strong pass rush and ball-hawking secondary.
- The team is confident in their ability to compete with Wisconsin and come out on top in the Rose Bowl.
- The offensive line has been a key factor in the Ducks’ success this season, providing solid protection for Herbert and opening up running lanes for the running backs.
- Cristobal emphasized the importance of establishing the run game early to set the tone for the offense.
- The players are focused on finishing the season strong and leaving a lasting legacy at Oregon.
- The coaching staff has been instrumental in preparing the team for the challenges they will face in the Rose Bowl.
- The players are embracing the opportunity to compete against a tough opponent like Wisconsin and are eager to prove themselves on a big stage.
- Overall, the atmosphere at Oregon’s Rose Bowl Media Day event was one of excitement and anticipation as the team gears up for their upcoming matchup.
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