WATCH: Isolation Highlights of 2025 Oregon QB Commit Akili Smith Jr. vs. Mater Dei Catholic

The future Duck led the Lincoln Hornets to a 54-19 win over the Mater Dei Catholic Crusaders on Thursday night in Chula Vista.

Max Torres | Sep 8, 2023

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The future is bright at quarterback for the Oregon Ducks.

Since being hired this offseason, new offensive coordinator Will Stein has already helped the Ducks land two 2024 quarterback commitments in Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances Academy quarterback Michael Van Buren and Phoenix (Ariz.) Sunnyslope passer Luke Moga.

On Thursday, Ducks Digest hit the road and traveled to Chula Vista, California to see Oregon's 2025 quarterback commit: Akili Smith Jr. from San Diego (Calif.) Lincoln High School.

The 6-foot-5, 205-pound Southern California talent turned in a solid performance against the defending CIF 2-AA California State champion Crusaders, finishing the game completing 12 of his 21 passes and throwing for 192 yards and 3 touchdowns against 2 interceptions.

Smith also tacked on 35 rushing yards on four carries and one touchdown on the ground.

Below you'll find full highlights from Thursday's win. Next up for the 4-0 Hornets is a home game against the 3-0 Cajon Cowboys from San Bernardino.

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Published Sep 8, 2023

MAX TORRES

Max Torres is the publisher and lead editor of Ducks Digest. He's covered the Oregon football and recruiting beats for four years. He's based out of Long Beach, CA and travels around Southern California and the country covering top high school football prospects.