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Gabriel Duarte

Gabriel Duarte

Joined: Aug 16, 2024

Gabriel Duarte is am On SI reporter covering the Oregon Ducks and USC Trojans. Gabriel has covered many college sporting events around the Southern California area including basketball and football for USC. Gabriel also writes for his local newspaper on high school sports.

Dec 20, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore (5) is interviewed after the game against the James Madison Dukes at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Football

The Oregon Ducks are moving onto the College Football Playoff quarterfinals after defeating James Madison 51-34. Dante Moore had one of his best games of the season, throwing for over 300 yards and totaling five touchdown in the first-round win.

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Nov 8, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive lineman A'Mauri Washington (52) reacts with fans after the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Football

After earning an 11-1 record and their second straight College Football Playoff berth this season, the Oregon Ducks saw a lot of unknown talent break into the limelight. Here are five of the most surprising Ducks from the 2025 regular season.

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Oct 18, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning looks on during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Football

The Oregon Ducks have had a lot on their plate in the past few weeks. Ducks' coach Dan Lanning has had to balance running coaching searches and planning for a first-round College Football Playoff game and his comments on the challenges are refreshing.

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Nov 22, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning smiles before the game against the Southern California Trojans at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Football

The Oregon Ducks' football team is no stranger to having dual-sport athletes on the roster. For three-star wide receiver recruit Benjamin Harris, he was offered the chance to play on the football team and run for the track and field program.

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Oregon quarterback Dante Moore warms up as the Oregon Ducks take on the Washington Huskies on Nov. 29, 2025, at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington.
Football

The Oregon Ducks secured their spot in the College Football Playoff with a 26-14 win over the Washington Huskies in their regular season finale. Dante Moore ran for his first rushing touchdown and threw for over 250 yards in the win.

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