Here’s a look at X-factors for Oregon this season: Oregon has been wildly successful with quarterback play via the transfer portal. So much so fans have (almost) totally forgotten about the Dakota Prukop experiment of 2016. Bo Nix (Auburn) and Dillon Gabriel (UCF, Oklahoma) were stellar while paired with offensive coordinator Will Stein.

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On3's Ari Wasserman believes that the Oregon Ducks have a favorable schedule to get back to the Big Ten title game despite key departures this offseason.