Dante Moore injury update: Oregon QB takes scary hit to head, down on field

In a tense matchup at the LA Memorial Coliseum, Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore was forced to leave the game against USC Trojans due to a devastating late hit. Moore was scrambling for a first down when USC defender Desman Stephens delivered a powerful blow to the quarterback, who was already on the ground from a previous slide.

As a result, a 15-yard penalty was called, and Stephens was immediately ejected from the game. However, the primary concern was for Moore, the star passer for Oregon. He was swiftly placed on a stretcher and carted off the field. The Oregon sideline erupted in disbelief, with animosity palpable between the two teams. As Moore left the field, his arms were seen moving on the broadcast while his teammates gathered around him in support.

In stark contrast, USC's Desman Stephens was seen smiling and high-fiving his teammates on the sideline, seemingly unconcerned by the incident. The Ducks are counting on backup quarterback Dylan Raiola to step up in Moore's absence, who had previously delivered a perfect performance against Portland State, completing all 11 of his passes and throwing three touchdowns.

This news will be updated as further details on Moore's condition become available. For the latest coverage, follow @Ducks_Wire on X (formerly Twitter) and like their page on Facebook.