Oregon prepares for 2026 season with strong roster and challenging schedule
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
As the 2026 college football season approaches, Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning leads a roster featuring returning stars like quarterback Dante Moore and defensive tackle A'Mauri Washington. After falling in the semifinals last year, the team revamped its lineup and aims for a Big Ten title. The schedule presents a tough late-season stretch, including games against Ohio State, Michigan, and Washington. Expectations are high, with Oregon positioning itself for potential playoff contention.
- •Oregon Ducks roster includes veteran players, enhancing title hopes.
- •Dante Moore returns after a standout 2025 season as starting quarterback.
- •The schedule features critical matchups against top teams in Weeks 10 and 14.
- •Oregon aims for a potential College Football Playoff spot.
- •Coaching staff has focused on retooling the defense ahead of the season.
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"Armed with veteran stars like Dante Moore and a favorable schedule, Dan Lanning’s retooled roster faces a brutal late-season gauntlet in pursuit of a Big Ten title.
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