Rose Bowl: Oregon's Dillon Gabriel on record-breaking journey

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EUGENE, Ore. -- The vibe king of college football is in his natural element. He's leaning forward in his chair inside Oregon's quarterback room, fresh out of a Tuesday morning practice with the No. 1 team in the country. Dillon Gabriel feels right at home in this space as he picks through a takeout box of crispy chicken, beef teriyaki, rice and macaroni salad.

"It's everything I thought it would be and more, honestly," Gabriel said of his season with the Ducks.

A six-year journey of quarterbacking across the country has brought him here to chase an unforgettable ending. The Ducks are three wins away from their first-ever national championship. They've come this far with a…