Dante Moore’s digital double got a quick fix, and Oregon fans noticed.
When EA Sports College Football 27 dropped on July 9, the Ducks came in as the game’s highest-rated team at 91 overall, with Moore leading the roster at a 95. But his in-game face scan didn’t exactly pass the eye test at first. The avatar looked off enough to draw plenty of reaction, and EA Sports has since corrected it so the model now resembles Moore much more closely.
Moore is also one of the headline names on the cover, joined by Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy and Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney. For Oregon, that cover spot carries some history too: Moore is the first Duck featured on an EA Sports College Football cover since Joey Harrington appeared on NCAA Football 2003.
The timing fits the season Moore just put together. After spending 2024 behind Dillon Gabriel, he broke out for Oregon in 2025, throwing for 3,565 yards with 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. The Ducks finished 13-2, reached the College Football Playoff semifinal, and Moore earned Third-team All-Big Ten honors.
His future looked uncertain after the season, with a decision looming between another year in Eugene and the 2026 NFL Draft. Moore had been projected as one of the first picks in that draft, but he chose to return to Oregon for another shot at a national title in 2026.
The expectations around him haven’t cooled off. DraftKings Sportsbook lists Moore with the third-best odds to win the 2026 Heisman Trophy at +1000, behind Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr at +700 and Texas quarterback Arch Manning at +800.
Oregon is also sitting near the top of the national title picture. The Ducks are tied for fourth-best odds at +800 with defending champion Indiana. Ohio State is the favorite at +600, followed by Notre Dame at +650 and Texas at +750.
Oregon opens the season Sept. 5 at Autzen Stadium against Boise State, with the Ducks chasing a third straight College Football Playoff appearance.
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