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    15 young Oregon Ducks who have big-time breakout opportunities in the Fiesta Bowl

     

    It’s the time of the year when we see football rosters in flux across the nation, whether it be due to players leaving via the transfer portal, or others opting out of bowl games and declaring for the NFL Draft.

     

    That means that there are holes to fill on teams playing in bowl games across the nation, and young players with opportunities to step up and make a name for themselves.

    In other words, it’s a perfect opportunity for breakouts to take place.

     

    “Every one of these games, you’re gonna see somebody who probably hasn’t made a huge impact throughout the season that shows up in a bowl game,” Lanning said after practice on Friday. “So I’m excited to see the progress they make over these next several weeks. And then the opportunity to get on the field and make an impact.”

     

    The Oregon Ducks have seen a good amount of roster turnover so far since the season ended, with a handful of players entering the transfer portal, and a few others declaring for the draft. We will undoubtedly see more of both take place between now and the Fiesta Bowl against Liberty on New Year’s Day.

     

    So with those departures comes a chance for some young players to step up. Here are the guys who we have our eye on to potentially have a breakout in the bowl game:

     

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    6554b6be8c0d829a8bf63ae0c82cf121_link.pn 15 Oregon Ducks who have breakout opportunities in the Fiesta Bowl

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    A look at some of the young Oregon Ducks on the roster with the biggest breakout opportunities in the Fiesta Bowl.

     

     

    Despite the transfer portal being in full swing, Oregon has continued to dive into the high school levels and has offered a slew of prospects over the past few days.

     

    With multiple weeks between the Pac-12 Championship Game and the Ducks' next matchup in the Fiesta Bowl on January 1st, Oregon's coaching staff has been in full recruiting mode.

     

    Despite the transfer portal taking up most of the air in the college football world, signing day remains right around the corner. It's clear that over the past few years, the earlier coaching staffs connect with players, the better. Oregon's 2024 class consists of 24 recruits, most of whom commit before college football season begins.

     

    Oregon's coaching staff has taken pictures nationwide with current commits, high school coaches, and more while posting them to social media. The Ducks brand is nationwide at this point, as are the offers they give out.

     

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    Despite the transfer portal being in full swing, Oregon has continued to dive into the high school levels and has offered a slew of prospects over the past few days.

     

     

    Oregon Reportedly Hosting 5-Star Quarterback Transfer After Landing Dillon Gabriel

     

    Oregon is hosting another top quarterback in the transfer portal after landing former Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel.

    Per On3's Pete Nakos, UCLA transfer quarterback Dante Moore is going to visit Oregon starting on Thursday. Oregon is trying to land him so the program can develop him next to Gabriel.

     

    Moore just wrapped up his freshman season at UCLA. In nine games, Moore completed 53.5% of his passes for 1,610 yards, 11 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. 

     

    He committed to UCLA as part of its 2023 recruiting class and was the top player in his home state (Michigan), plus the fifth-best recruit in the country, per 247Sports composite rankings. 

     

    Oregon is trying to revamp its quarterback room since Bo Nix is set to be in the 2024 NFL Draft.

    The Ducks won 11 games this year and will try and make it 12 in the Fiesta Bowl against the Liberty Flames on Jan. 1. 

     

    https://thespun.com/more/top-stories/oregon-reportedly-hosting-5-star-quarterback-transfer-after-landing-dillon-gabriel

     

    Predicting Landing Spots for Biggest Names in the 2023 Transfer Portal

     

    Walter Nolen, Defensive Tackle

     

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    The top player in this year's transfer portal just so happens to be the same guy who was the top overall player in the 2022 recruiting class.

     

    During that cycle, the 5-star from Memphis, Tennessee, who played his high school senior season in Knoxville decided to play his college ball at Texas A&M for Jimbo Fisher. And after working his way into the rotation as a freshman, he began to blossom this year.

     

    He's a huge player at 6'4", 285 pounds, but he still possesses incredible athleticism at that size and can get after quarterbacks aggressively from the center of the line. He finished his sophomore season with 37 tackles, including 8.5 for a loss, and four sacks.

     

    "Disrupter" is a great way to describe Nolen, and many teams around the nation want him, even if it likely will be for just one season before he leaves early for the NFL.

    Steve Wiltfong and Matt Zenitz of 247Sports reported Nolen visited Oregon this weekend and Ole Miss will get the next shot at him. They also noted Alabama, Florida, Texas and USC were trying to get in the mix, and while Tennessee was mentioned early on, there isn't a lot of buzz surrounding the Vols right now.

     

    The Ducks are normally very active and aggressive in the portal, but will Nolen head that far away from home to play his college ball? If the Crimson Tide and Longhorns get firmly in the mix, both programs would be a threat, and Lane Kiffin is a top-tier recruiter.

     

    For now, though, let's roll with Dan Lanning.

    Prediction: Oregon

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    favicon16.png Predicting Landing Spots for Biggest Names in the 2023 Transfer Portal

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    There are so many quality players in this year's transfer portal, the options of where they may end up are dizzying. Already, we've seen potential superstars…

     

     

    2024 Heisman Trophy: Ranking the Top-10 Contenders

     

    3. QB Dillon Gabriel, Oregon

    Transfer quarterbacks have won the last two Heisman Trophy awards (Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels) and now Gabriel will have his chance to make it three in a row since he’s decided to continue his college career and play at Oregon. 

    Gabriel has averaged over 3,100 yards and 30 touchdowns in every full season of his career, and he should continue to put up monster stats in Will Stein’s offense. Bo Nix was a Heisman finalist in 2023, and it wouldn’t surprise anyone if Gabriel, who will play for a title contender and is well-liked in the sport, finds his way to New York City next year, too. 

     

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    apple-touch-icon-180x180.png 2024 Heisman Trophy: Ranking the Top-10 Contenders - On3

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    In our Way-Too-Early 2024 Heisman Trophy Top 10 Rankings, Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe stands as the No. 1 preseason favorite.

     

     

    Oregon centerJackson Powers-Johnson was announced as a first-team all-American by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) on Monday morning while wide receiverTroy Franklin was named to the second team.

     

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    site.png Powers-Johnson, Franklin Named FWAA All-Americans - University of Oregon Athletics

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    Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson was announced as a first-team all-American by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) on Monday morning while wide receiver Troy Franklin...

     

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    Updated Oregon Ducks 2024 scholarship distribution chart

     

    We are in the midst of the offseason in the world of college football, which means that it’s time for fans and media members to pour over scholarship charts and try to figure out where the team needs to add or subtract players at key positions going forward.

     

    College teams are allowed 85 scholarships at the start of the season. At the moment, the Ducks have 89.

     

    For the Oregon Ducks, the roster is looking a bit inflated at the moment, but that is certainly going to change over the coming weeks. We’ve seen a few players jump in the transfer portal or declare of the 2024 NFL Draft, but there are still many more that will undoubtedly make themselves known in due time. Meanwhile, the Ducks will also add several more players via the transfer portal as well.

     

    As the offseason rolls along, we will continue to keep this scholarship distribution chart up to date. Here’s where things stand right now:

     
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    An updated look at the football scholarship distribution chart for the Oregon Ducks ahead of the 2024 season.

     

     

    Dillon Gabriel makes ESPN's list of 2024 Hesiman Trophy contenders

    Transfer quarterback Dillon Gabriel is considered by at least one publication to be a 2024 Heisman Trophy contender

     
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    Transfer quarterback Dillon Gabriel is considered by at least one publication to be a 2024 Heisman Trophy contender

     

    Way-too-early candidates to win the 2024 Heisman Trophy

     
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    6554b6be8c0d829a8bf63ae0c82cf121_link.pn Way-too-early candidates to win the 2024 Heisman Trophy

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    An early look at which players will likely be among the leading candidates to win the Heisman Trophy in 2024.

     

     

    There are many articles appearing now regarding the outlook, projections, opinions about the Ducks' 2024 season. Those articles will be placed in here and you can elect to read if interested.

     

    This will be a continuous thread and old articles will be deleted so we have no more than one page at a given time.

     

    Come back often as these articles will lead us into the fall football.

     

     

    Dillon Gabriel makes ESPN's list of 2024 Hesiman Trophy contenders

    Transfer quarterback Dillon Gabriel is considered by at least one publication to be a 2024 Heisman Trophy contender

     

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    247touch.png Dillon Gabriel makes ESPN's list of 2024 Hesiman Trophy contenders

    247SPORTS.COM
    Transfer quarterback Dillon Gabriel is considered by at least one publication to be a 2024 Heisman Trophy contender

     

    Way-too-early candidates to win the 2024 Heisman Trophy

     
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    6554b6be8c0d829a8bf63ae0c82cf121_link.pn Way-too-early candidates to win the 2024 Heisman Trophy

    DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM
    An early look at which players will likely be among the leading candidates to win the Heisman Trophy in 2024.

     

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