There have been many other great Oregon passing combinations, even involving these players. Maehl had success pulling down passes from Darron Thomas. Harrington threw clutch completions to Keenan Howry and Marshaun Tucker. Nix made big plays to Tez Johnson and Terrance Ferguson.
Yet there's a special magic in the home run ball to a big-play receiver, the guy who gets open and creates the juice for his team with an explosive touchdown. Franklin, Maehl and Parker are three of the best.
Minus Tez, Traeshon Holden, Ferguson and Evan Stewart, the Ducks need Moore to fit that mold in 2025.