Rivals rankings director and national transfer portal analyst Adam Friedman is joined by Matt Moreno of DucksSportsAuthority.com, national recruiting analyst Marshall Levenson and Josh Henschke of TheMaizeandBluereview.com to tackle three topics and determine whether they believe each statement is FACT or FICTION.
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1. Dillon Gabriel should be the Heisman favorite right now.
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Friedman: FACT. Dillon Gabriel is now tied with Carson Beck as the preseason Heisman favorites, according to BetMGM. It’s hard to say confidently give an answer one way or the other here but, on paper, there isn’t much to say against Gabriel’s potential for a Heisman-worthy 2024 season. The new Oregon signal caller is a near-perfect fit in offensive coordinator Will Stein’s system and Gabriel is one of the most experienced quarterbacks in the country. He’s also led prolific offenses in the past, spending the last two seasons at Oklahoma.
The Ducks head into the Big Ten this season and there will certainly be an adjustment period but Gabriel’s experience should help to an extent.
Moreno: FACT. Oregon appears to be positioned for success once again heading into the 2024 season, and you can always expect a high-level offense in Eugene. Even though Dan Lanning is viewed as a defensive-minded head coach, his offensive coordinator, Will Stein, showcased just how potent his system can be with the right signal caller. Bo Nix shined last year and eventually finished third in the Heisman voting after…
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Publish date : 2024-07-15 16:57:48
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