The Oregon Ducks are getting ready to face-off against the Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday Night for the Big Ten Championship. Penn State coach James Franklin spoke about Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel in a press conference this week.
Nov 30, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel throws a pass during the second half against the Washington Huskies at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Imagesgame vs. Penn State. A big reason for this is quarterback Dillon Gabriel. Gabriel transferred from Oklahoma to Oregon this past offseason and has fit in perfectly with the Ducks offense.
“You watch him play he looks so relaxed and so poised. You’re not going to give him a lot that he hasn’t seen before,” Franklin said. “You got an experienced quarterback…he looks very comfortable and relaxed, and because of that he’s thrown for a very high percentage. You rarely see him ever get rattled.”
Franklin also mentioned that Gabriel has some great talent around him that makes the Oregon offense that much more dangerous and difficult to defend. “Their play caller does a good job of getting people in space…He’s throwing to guys that can make plays for him,” Franklin said. “It’s a combination of skill, it’s a combination of scheme, and it’s a combination of the guys he has around him, plus experience.”Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel leaps into the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter against Illinois.
Dillon Gabriel has had a very good 2024 season for the Oregon Ducks. He consistently makes the right play and most importantly, always seems to be under control with the ball in his hands.Gabriel is the NCAA all-time leader in total touchdowns while ranking second in passing touchdowns , passing yards and total yards . He aand Big Ten Quarterback of the Year awards . Gabriel and the Ducks will face Penn State for the Big Ten championship on Saturday night at 5 pm PST.
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