Oklahoma QB Dillon Gabriel Transfers to Oregon, Will Replace Heisman Finalist Bo Nix

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning wasted no time in finding Bo Nix's replacement for the 2024 season.

Former Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel announced on Saturday he is transferring to Oregon.

Matt Zenitz of 247Sports reported Gabriel made his decision after visiting Oregon's campus in Eugene earlier this week.

Gabriel announced on Monday he was entering the transfer portal after being the Sooners' quarterback for the past two seasons. The move came after Oklahoma offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby was hired as Mississippi State's new head coach.

Ryan Aber of The Oklahoman also pointed out the Sooners' "plan all along" was for Gabriel to serve as a mentor to 5-star prospect Jackson Arnold during his freshman season before moving on.

Oregon will be more than happy to benefit from Gabriel's decision to leave the Sooners. The program was in need of a new quarterback with Bo Nix in his final season. The 2023 Heisman finalist threw for 4,145 yards, 40 touchdowns and a 77.2 completion percentage this season.

The Ducks also needed a high-level quarterback as they prepare to face a new challenge in 2024 as they move to the Big Ten. Their conference schedule includes games against Ohio State, Michigan and Washington.

Nix led the Ducks to a 21-5 record in his two seasons as their starting quarterback. He hasn't made a decision about playing in the Fiesta Bowl against Liberty on Jan. 1.

Gabriel just wrapped up his fifth college season. He played three years at UCF before transferring to Oklahoma in November 2021. The 22-year-old threw for 3,660 yards, 30 touchdowns and a 69.3 completion percentage in 12 starts this season.