Ducks’ defense grades out well in spring game

The annual Oregon Ducks spring football game has come and gone, and we saw a mixed bag of everything between some great play and some not-so-great play. But it was a scrimmage, so when the offense did well, the defense didn’t, and vice versa. It was difficult to gauge the realistic value of the gameplay.

What we did see was some great individual talent on both sides of the ball. This may be one of the fastest and most physical defenses we have ever seen from the Ducks. It’s no wonder the offense struggled at times. But when the quarterbacks did have time to throw, they showed the ability to make some great throws in tight windows.

As we go through the report card, keep in mind it was just a scrimmage and nothing too big should be taken out of it. But it was fun to see the Ducks, with a lot of new names, out on the field doing their thing. Here’s how we grade each position group after the action.

Quarterbacks

Grade: B

A total of six quarterbacks saw action on Saturday, and the one guy who distinguished himself was redshirt freshman Luke Moga. He’s more of an athletic quarterback, the type Oregon fans are used to. Dante Moore showed the most grasp of the offense, and Austin Novosad has a gun for an arm. But it was tough to get an accurate reading with the “one touch of the QB, and it’s a sack” rule. In general, it was easy to see the Ducks’ offense operating well with any QB at the helm this fall.

Running Backs

Grade: B-

The running backs didn’t have much action, but when they did, they had some nice runs. Jayden Limar had an explosive 31-yard touchdown, and Jay Harris scored twice but also fumbled. Noah Whittington looks as if he’s going to push to be RB1 against Makhi Hughes. That’s a competition to look for in the fall.

Wide Receivers/Tight Ends

Grade: A+

The receivers stood out on Saturday, and Evan Stewart didn’t even…

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Publish date : 2025-04-27 19:15:00

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