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Austin Novosad: "That whole room is pretty close."

On3 imageby: Justin Hopkins04/09/25
Austin Novosad
The Oregon Ducks held their 2024 spring football game in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo credit: Darby Winter/ScoopDuckOn3).

Oregon returns two quarterbacks this season that feel they are vying for the starting position. One that is easily missed in the talk about quarterbacks is Austin Novosad. So far he’s been a back up for the Ducks behind Bo Nix and Dillon Gabriel but might push Dante Moore this season.

Of course we won’t know the answer to that until the Ducks take the field in late August but that’s at least how it’s being presented to us now.

Novosad met with media on Tuesday to talk about Spring ball and preparing for this season. He was also asked about his growth and freshman receiver Dakorien Moore. Here are the top highlights from his presser earlier this week.

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On Spring Prep:

“It’s been the same all three years, elevate your game in the offseason. This Spring just leading the team, the offense has been a big thing for me. Your just out there trying to execute at the highest level.”

On relationship with Dante/QB Room:

“It’s been super good. That whole room is pretty close. We go out there and help each other when we need to and compete. It’s been great.”

Learning from Bo/Dillon:

“Just seeing Dillon and Bo, both were completely different quarterbacks. But one thing that was the same was the preparation. They executed at a really high level.”

On fit for Offense:

“The pro-style, taking shots when needed, but also the RPO game. Coming from my high school to here was very similar.

On Growth:

“My execution and my leadership of the offense. Now being able to take a play call from coach Stein and executing it at a high level.”

On Dakorien Moore:

“He’s a freak for sure. He runs very explosive routes. He’s going to make lots of plays for us the years he’s here.”

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