New Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel says school was 'perfect spot for' 6th year of college football

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Saturday night marks the start of Dillon Gabriel's sixth season of college football with his third different school.

The quarterback began his career starting for the University of Central Florida, where he played for three years before heading to Norman to play for the Sooners in Oklahoma.

In December, with one year of eligibility remaining, Gabriel decided to head to the Pacific Northwest to play with the Oregon Ducks.

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Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel throws during the Oregon Ducks’ spring game April 27. 2024, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. (Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard/USA Today Network.)

Gabriel threw for more than 3,000 yards in both the 2022 and 2023 seasons and was 10-2 in his dozen starts with the Sooners.

He's going from the Big 12 (Oklahoma is now in the SEC) to the Big Ten (Oregon was in the Pac-12 last year), and he's excited for the change.

"It being the third conference I’ve played in, I think in that aspect it’s cool. I’ve played in so many different places, and I feel like it’s what football is all about. I’ve had the privilege to play in a bunch of different cool environments, and it’s been very exciting. The more, the merrier. It’s gonna be a lot of fun," Gabriel told Fox News Digital in a recent interview.

Gabriel said Oregon was "the perfect spot" for him when he decided he wanted to take advantage of his extra year of eligibility.

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel speaks to the media during Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium.  (Robert Goddin/USA Today Sports)

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