Dante Moore studies Fernando Mendoza for improvement at Oregon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 12:37 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is focusing on lessons learned from the Ducks' 56-22 loss to Indiana in the College Football Playoff Semifinal. He is analyzing film of Indiana's star quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, who completed 17-of-20 passes for five touchdowns in that game. Moore noted Mendoza's effectiveness, especially with run-pass options, as critical to his performance. With insights from studying Mendoza's play, Moore aims to enhance his own skills, particularly in executing RPOs, ahead of the new season.
- •Moore threw three turnovers in the CFP Semifinal against Indiana.
- •Mendoza won the 2025 Heisman Trophy and led Indiana to its first national title.
- •Moore is focusing on improving his run-pass option execution.
- •Moore competed against Mendoza since high school, enhancing his learning.
- 12:37 AMYahoo Sports — Dante Moore studying Fernando Mendoza to improve at Oregon
"Lessons were learned from Oregon's blowout loss to Indiana in the CFP Semifinal, with Dante Moore learning from the opposition's quarterback.
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