The upcoming 2026 college football season brings together a deep and varied pool of quarterbacks, each vying for the early‑season spotlight.
FOX analyst Joel Klatt has already positioned Oregon’s Dante Moore as the top quarterback heading into the season, emphasizing the player’s blend of experience, mobility and efficiency.
Moore’s credentials and outlook
Moore began his collegiate career at UCLA before transferring to Oregon, where he posted 3,565 passing yards, 30 touchdowns and only 10 interceptions in 2025.
The Ducks will field one of the nation’s most experienced units, returning 14 starters and most of Moore’s primary targets from the previous year, while the defense also retains the majority of its 2025 starters.
Prior to his decision to remain at Oregon for 2026, Moore was projected as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2027 NFL draft, a placement that now looks likely to shift upward as his body of work proves more consistent than that of other top prospects.
Arch Manning, another highly touted prospect, is viewed as a dual‑threat quarterback who finished the 2025 season on a stronger note, but Klatt believes Moore’s overall consistency gives him the edge for the upcoming campaign.
The combination of an experienced offensive roster, a solid supporting cast and a clear path to the NFL draft makes Moore a focal point for analysts and fans alike as the 2026 season approaches.