Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel throws down field against Maryland during the third quarter at Autzen Stadium Nov. 9, 2024.
When Dillon Gabriel transferred to Oregon from Oklahoma for the 2024 season, he brought with him impeccable credentials and a history of success.
He also had big shoes to fill with departing senior and Heisman Trophy finalist Bo Nix posting the greatest statistical season in program history in 2023.
The southpaw from Hawaii was undaunted by the challenge.
In his one-and-done career as a Duck, Gabriel was the steady and productive arm behind Oregon’s undefeated regular season – its first as a member of the Big Ten – and its win in the conference championship game.
Gabriel’s 3,857 yards passing are the third-most single-season total in Oregon history. His 72.9% completion percentage is the second-best single-season mark by a Duck. He finished with 30 passing touchdowns and seven rushing scores and also started his 63rd collegiate game at quarterback to break the FBS record previously held by Nix.
When his college career came to an end in Pasadena on Jan. 1, Gabriel finished with an FBS record 189 career touchdowns and an FBS record-tying 155 career passing touchdowns. Gabriel’s 18,722 career passing yards and 19,931 total yards are both No. 2 all-time behind former Houston star Case Keenum.
But where does Gabriel’s cameo career at Oregon rank him among the Ducks’ all-time great quarterbacks? Let’s take a look at some of the best to ever do it in an Oregon uniform.
The Heisman Trophy finalists
Marcus Mariota hurdles OSU safety Justin Strong on a run during Oregon’s 47-19 victory over the Beavers in 2014. Mariota went on to win the Heisman Trophy.
Marcus Mariota
Ten years after his playing career with the Ducks ended, Mariota remains the standard bearer for all Oregon quarterbacks. The 2014…
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