After the Oregon Ducks' annual spring game , fans are still reeling from seeing starting quarterback Dante Moore's return to Rich Brooks Field.

After turning down a chance at entering the 2026 NFL Draft , Moore completed 7-of-11 passes for 57 yards and a touchdown in what coach Dan Lanning called a "vanilla" scrimmage. Though the fans and media only got a glimpse at Moore, the hype is building as the Duck leader's name continues to grace preseason quarterback rankings.

Oregon’s Dante Moore runs for a first down during the first half of the Oregon Spring Game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene April 25, 2026 | Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Dante Moore Ranked As Top Returning Quarterback by Sports Illustrated

In a recent ranking of Heisman Trophy contenders from Sports Illustrated 's Tim Capurso, Moore ranks No.…