Thomas is logging first-team reps in practice with Dante Moore (concussion) out and has the edge to start in Saturday's game against Nebraska, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.
Analysis:Moore suffered a concussion at USC in Week 4, and Oregon's subsequent bye and an additional two weeks of rest are not enough to get the quarterback going against Nebraska. Dylan Raiola started in Week 6 against UCLA but struggled in the Ducks' upset loss, which is why he is splitting first-team reps with Thomas and Akili Smith Jr. According to Nakos' sources, Thomas has a slight edge just a day before the Ducks re-take the field, though there is still time for them to make a decision.
