Oregon stakes a claim as the NFL's Quarterback U.

Oct 19, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell (14) pushes Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) out of bounds during the third quarter of the game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn ImagesIn Week 8 of the NFL season the Ducks will claim a program milestone. With Jayden Daniels out with a strained hamstring Marcus Mariota will start for the Commanders.

That gives the Ducks four NFL starters at one time, Justin Herbert, Bo Nix, Dillon Gabriel and Mariota. They've had three this season and previously in 2006 but never four.

Already this season the Ducks are leading the league in passing yards by one college:

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