Dante Moore Missing the Top 10? PFSN Snub Shocker
The PFSN “impact score” ranks college QBs based on passing, rushing and clutch play. Despite skipping the 2026 NFL Draft to return to Oregon, Dante Moore didn’t crack the Top-10 returning Power Four signal-callers. Instead, USC’s redshirt senior Jayden Maiava grabbed the No. 1 spot with a 93.1 score. Moore landed at No. 22 with an 85.9, while the top ten includes names like Julian Sayin (Ohio State) and Trinidad Chambliss (Ole Miss). Moore’s 2025 stats—3,280 passing yards, 28 TDs, a 72.9 completion rate—seem solid, but PFSN weighed factors like downfield performance and high-leverage moments more heavily. With Moore leading Oregon’s explosive offense again in 2026, fans wonder if the “snub” will fuel an even bigger season. Meanwhile, Maiava’s USC success and Ohio State’s Sayin loom as key storylines in what promises to be a heated QB showdown when Oregon meets USC in September.
It turns out that the same folks grading your kid’s kindergarten nap time now decide which quarterbacks are “impactful.” Dante Moore thought returning to Eugene was enough to secure his spot among the elite, but PFSN had other ideas—perhaps they factored in his bedtime routine or avocado toast preference. Meanwhile, Jayden Maiava must have convincingly pitched his highlight reel alongside his Spotify workout playlist. If Moore really wants to top this list, he might need to lead the Ducks in interpretive dance or alphabetize his stats in real time. Fans, meanwhile, will enjoy the irony of a “snub” that could spark the most entertaining season this side of Autzen Stadium.
Honor Fa’alave-Johnson’s Decision Sparks Coast-to-Coast Hype
Five-star safety and No. 1 athlete recruit Honor Fa’alave-Johnson narrowed his choices to Oregon, USC, Texas, Miami, LSU and Notre Dame. He’ll announce his commitment live on CBS Sports’ YouTube channel. USC currently leads with a 63.2 percent chance per Rivals, while Oregon holds a 34.6 percent shot. The California-native, who can also play running back, wide receiver and cornerback, recorded a blistering 22.70 mph max speed in high school. Oregon first offered him in July 2024, and he remains impressed by the Ducks’ “unreal” vibe and sense of family. Should he join, he’d bolster a defense already anchored by five-star Jett Washington and demonstrate why the Ducks covet elite athletes who play both offense and defense at an otherworldly pace.
Watching college football recruiting unfold is like witnessing a sale on mystery boxes—you never know if you’re getting a future All-American or a kid who ghostwrites his own highlight reels. Honor Fa’alave-Johnson’s whirlwind courtship involves visits, vibes, and the occasional request to “shut down” recruitment, because nothing says commitment like being told to stop exploring. USC is batting cleanup, Oregon is playing small ball, and Texas, Miami, LSU and Notre Dame are left waiting outside hoping for a spare ticket. And let’s not forget the most impressive stat: max speed recorded while probably dodging paparazzi. Tune in Saturday to see if Honor’s heart (and top gear) will rev up for the Ducks or take the Trojans’ high-speed lane.
Injury Crisis Strikes Ducks Before Big Ten Showdown
The Oregon Ducks enter the Big Ten Tournament opener against Maryland shorthanded. Star guard Jackson Shelstad is out for the season with a hand injury, averaging 15.6 points before going down. Center Ege Demir, sidelined by a shoulder injury, contributed 2.2 points and 3.5 rebounds. Forward Devon Pryor has been out since late January with a groin issue. With a 12-19 record, the No. 16 Duck seed faces No. 17 Maryland on Tuesday at the United Center; the winner meets Iowa. Oregon beat Maryland 64-54 in their only regular-season clash. The Ducks, 3.5-point favorites, will broadcast on Peacock, hoping that fresh legs—though fewer—can still outpace the Terrapins.
Who needs a full roster when you have optimism, right? Oregon’s plan for the Big Ten Tournament is to play hot potato with the ball—because any heavy lifting might require those missing players. Shelstad, Demir and Pryor have all RSVP’d to the injury list, turning depth charts into a guessing game more convoluted than a Netflix mystery series. But hey, when life hands you lemons (and a hand injury), you make lemonade—or at least pretend to until someone checks the scoreboard. Tune into Peacock to see how many Ducks it takes to outscore Maryland with half their lineup sunbathing on the bench.
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