# Oregon Ducks Lose Four-Star QB Josiah Boyd to UCLA Bruins

> Oregon Ducks lose four-star QB Josiah Boyd to UCLA Bruins in recruiting shift.
- Title: Oregon Ducks Lose Four-Star QB Josiah Boyd to UCLA Bruins
- Summary: Oregon Ducks lose four-star QB Josiah Boyd to UCLA Bruins in recruiting shift. Oregon Ducks lose four-star quarterback Josiah Boyd to UCLA Bruins after he…
- Keywords: oregon ducks, ucla bruis, josiah boyd, recruiting, nfl, 2028 recruiting class, four-star quarterback, kentucky wildcats, rivals, 247sports, osu, usc
- Source: Oregon Ducks On SI — https://si.com/college/oregon/football/oregon-ducks-predicted-lose-josia-boyd-four-star-quarterback-recruit-ucla-bruins
- Published: 2026-10-20T18:46:17+00:00
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- Topics: oregon ducks, ucla bruis, josiah boyd, recruiting, nfl, 2028 recruiting class, four-star quarterback, kentucky wildcats, rivals, 247sports, osu, usc
## Oregon Ducks Target Josiah Boyd
Oregon Ducks rose as the potential team to beat for landing four-star quarterback Josiah Boyd.
## Boyd's Recruitment History
The star from Vista del Lago High in Moreno Valley, California, clearly became a high priority for the Ducks' 2028 recruiting class during summer 2026.
## Oregon's Previous Losses
Especially after previously losing out on five-star passer Christopher Vargas to Ohio State, then three-star target out of Frisco, Texas Trey Wright who chose USC.
## Oregon Losing Boyd
Unfortunately for Oregon, new recruiting intel points to the Ducks going 0-for-3 here.
## UCLA Takes Lead
UCLA is now the frontrunner for Boyd, with national recruiting analyst Greg Biggins switching his commitment pick from Kentucky Wildcats to Bruins.

> I now believe UCLA is in the driver’s seat for Boyd and have switched my commitment pick from the [Kentucky] Wildcats to the Bruins. Boyd was originally planning to announce his commitment on November 23 but it now sounds like his decision could happen much sooner and likely in the next week or two
## Boyd's Decision Timeline
Boyd was originally planning to announce his commitment on November 23 but now likely decides in the next week or two.
## UCLA's Advantage
Distance combined with UCLA's success likely played a factor as Ducks may lose Inland Empire target to closer university.
## Oregon's Other QB Target
Oregon hosted one true quarterback: Four-star Luke Rubley out of Regis Jesuit High in Aurora, Colorado.
## Oregon's Future Plans
Oregon has three home games left for 2026 season to host more recruits and build 2028 class.
## Key takeaway

Oregon Ducks lose four-star quarterback Josiah Boyd to UCLA Bruins after he switches commitment from Kentucky Wildcats to Bruins.