The Oregon Ducks just made a splash in the college football transfer portal, landing former Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola. Even with current quarterback Dante Moore grabbing headlines for his NIL deals and NFL Draft talk, Raiola’s move is turning heads.
So, what does Raiola’s transfer mean for Oregon? Let’s dig into how this changes the Ducks’ quarterback room, his big NIL deals, and what this could spell for the team’s future.
Dylan Raiola Joins the Oregon Ducks
This offseason, the Ducks pulled off a big one: Dylan Raiola is coming to Eugene. Raiola played at Nebraska and arrives with serious talent and a hefty NIL valuation.
According to On3, he’s the seventh-highest ranked transfer quarterback but has one of the top NIL values at $2.0 million. Adding him to the roster just makes Oregon’s quarterback group even deeper.
Impact of Raiola’s Transfer
Raiola’s commitment couldn’t have come at a more interesting time. Even after losing offensive coordinator Will Stein to Kentucky, Oregon still brought in one of the best quarterbacks in the portal.
That says a lot about their recruiting pull, doesn’t it? Raiola could end up backing up Dante Moore, who himself has an NIL valuation of $2.3 million.
Raiola’s NIL Portfolio
Raiola’s NIL game is strong. While at Nebraska, he inked a deal with Adidas in 2025. Now that he’s at Oregon—a Nike school—that relationship might get complicated.
Besides Adidas, Raiola has deals with:
- Takis, the snack brand
- Campus Ink
- Panini America
- EA Sports (for the latest college football video game)
It’s clear he’s marketable, and these kinds of endorsements are just part of the new college football world.
Comparing NIL Deals
Moore isn’t exactly slouching in the NIL department, either. He’s partnered with Nike, eBay, and Beats by Dre.
He even wrote a children’s book, *From Journey To Dream*, while still in college. Their off-field competition is almost as interesting as what happens on Saturdays.
Raiola’s Recruitment Journey
247Sports ranked Raiola as Nebraska’s second-highest recruit ever, just behind Marlon Lucky from the 2005 class. For the 2024 recruiting class, Raiola was the No. 7 overall recruit, No. 2 quarterback, and the top player from Georgia.
His path was winding—he first committed to Ohio State, then Georgia, and finally ended up at Nebraska, his dad’s alma mater.
Oregon’s Quarterback Legacy
Raiola joining Oregon keeps a trend going: the Ducks have become a landing spot for high-profile transfer quarterbacks. Dante Moore arrived after his freshman year at UCLA.
Moore came in even though Dillon Gabriel was still around—Gabriel’s now with the Cleveland Browns. Moore backed up Gabriel before taking over as the starter in 2026.
Before them, Bo Nix revived his career at Oregon, made it to the Heisman ceremony, and became the No. 12 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Now he’s with the Denver Broncos.
Oregon’s Quarterback-Friendly Program
Coach Dan Lanning has really turned Oregon into a spot where quarterbacks thrive. Bo Nix is now leading the Broncos as their top guy and has them at the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoff hunt.
Dillon Gabriel had a rough rookie year, but he still took Oregon to an undefeated regular season and a Big Ten title in 2025. No one’s sure yet how Dante Moore’s pro career will go, but his time at Oregon has put him in a great spot.
Future Prospects
With Raiola joining the Ducks, the future feels pretty promising for Oregon. His openness to possibly backing up Moore says a lot about his team-first attitude.
That kind of mindset? It’s the sort of thing coaches love. Oregon’s been pulling in top recruits and building up a strong NIL scene, so they’re set up well to keep competing at a high level.
Curious for more on Dylan Raiola’s commitment and his NIL journey? Check out the full article on Sports Illustrated.
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