A Talent‑Loaded Lineup
Oregon’s football program is poised to field the most talent‑laden squad in the Big Ten for the 2026 season, a claim underscored by the conference’s recent all‑team selections.
The Ducks secured 13 spots across the first, second and third teams, matching Ohio State for the conference lead and surpassing every other program in depth.
Among the honorees are standout performers such as Jamari Johnson, Iapani Laloulu, A'Mauri Washington, Brandon Finney and Koi Perich, all earning first‑team honors on offense or defense.
Rivalry on the Horizon
Ohio State’s own selections include Julian Sayin, Bo Jackson, Jeremiah Smith, Payton Pierce and Jaylen McClain, but the Buckeyes’ first‑team slot at quarterback went to Sayin, edging out Oregon’s Dante Moore and sparking a budding rivalry.
The upcoming November 7 matchup in Eugene will pit Sayin against Moore in a direct duel that could shape the conference race, while Oregon’s offensive line gets a boost with Dave Iuli earning a third‑team nod.
Even as the Ducks celebrate a bounty of recognitions, receivers Evan Stewart and Dakorien Moore find themselves placed on the third team, a decision that has left fans questioning the evaluation criteria.
Coach Dan Lanning, now in his third year, has cultivated a culture that attracts top talent, and the abundance of selections reflects the program’s upward trajectory as it prepares for a pivotal season.