The Oregon Ducks' spring game is in the books, and while the final score—a 17-10 victory for the Combat Ducks over the Fighting Ducks, sealed by a walkoff touchdown from Dakorien Moore—may not matter much in the grand scheme of things, it gave us a valuable first look at the team's new-look roster. From young talent flashing big-play potential to veteran players battling for snaps, the game offered plenty of clues about how the depth chart might shake out this fall.
Of course, it's too early to write anything in permanent ink, but we can start sketching a clearer picture. Before the spring game, we made our best predictions. Now, after seeing four quarters of live action, here's how our outlook has shifted for the offense—and what it means for the Ducks' upcoming season.
Quarterback
Dante Moore remains the clear-cut starter, and that hasn't changed. What did shift is the pecking order behind him. Despite Brock Thomas taking reps ahead of Dylan Raiola during the spring game, I'm sticking with Raiola as the No. 2 quarterback—he simply has the stronger overall skill set for that role. The biggest adjustment here is swapping Thomas and Akili Smith Jr. in the rankings. As of now, I'd slot KJ at the No. 4 spot on the depth chart. Other names to keep an eye on: Brock Thomas and Akili Smith Jr.
Running Back
The top two spots are locked in: Jordon Davison and Dierre Hill are firmly RB1 and RB2, in whatever order you prefer. Behind them, things get a bit more fluid. Based on what we saw in the spring game, Simeon Price looks like the next man up, but a trio of talented youngsters—Tradarian Ball, Dink Riggs (Da'Jaun Riggs), and Brandon Smith—will all push for carries as the season unfolds. Other names to know: Simeon Price, Tradarian Ball, Da'Jaun Riggs, and Brandon Smith.
Tight End
While neither Kendre Harrison nor Andrew Olesh delivered a "wow" moment in the spring game, Markus Dixon certainly did. On one memorable play, he lowered his shoulder and made a couple of defenders pay the price. That kind of physicality could earn him a bigger role than initially expected. Other names to know: Kendre Harrison and Andrew Olesh.
As the Ducks continue to build toward the season, these early observations give fans plenty to be excited about—and a few surprises to keep an eye on.