Dan Lanning says walk-on Brock Thomas 'earned' QB2 game reps in practice

October 21, 2025

By Erik Skopil, Duck Territory: Throw out the conspiracy theories. Oregon is siding with a local walk-on for its No. 2 quarterback role because he’s “earned those opportunities in practice.”

Redshirt sophomore Brock Thomas, a Sheldon High School product, has appeared in mop-up duty ahead of Austin Novosad and Luke Moga in the team’s most recent two blowout wins, including Saturday’s 56-10 win over Rutgers. It’s been a merit-based decision, Ducks coach Dan Lanning explained at his Monday evening press conference.

“There’s not necessarily anything that Brock hasn’t done to earn those reps,” Lanning said.

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Dan Lanning on walk-on Brock Thomas getting QB2 game reps: 'He's earned them in practice'

Oregon coach Dan Lanning clarified the team's backup quarterback situation on Monday evening. Walk-on Brock Thomas has earned the reps he's gotten in practice, the Ducks coach said.

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