Oregon Dealt Scary Injury Blow After Star QB Dante Moore Taken to Hospital
Oregon QB Dante Moore was carted off and taken to a hospital after a scary hit during Saturday's rivalry game against USC.
Oregon and USC faced off in a Pac-12 rivalry game in the Big Ten on Saturday night. Early in the second quarter, Oregon quarterback Dante Moore suffered a severe injury. Moore, the Ducks' star quarterback, was hit hard by USC's Desman Stephens II while running up the middle for a significant gain. After attempting to slide down, Moore's head struck the ground following a late hit.
An immediate targeting flag was thrown, and Stephens was ejected from the game. Moore was attended to on the field for several minutes before being placed on a backboard and taken off the field by ambulance. He reportedly moved his arms as he left and has been transported to a hospital in Los Angeles. Moore, one of the best quarterbacks in college football, had a stellar season last year, earning third-team All-Big Ten honors and leading the Ducks to a 13-2 record.
He was projected for several national awards and an early first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. It is hoped that Moore's injury was more severe than it appeared and that he won't be sidelined for an extended period. If he is, Oregon has a capable backup in Dylan Raiola, a former five-star recruit and two-year starter at Nebraska. The extent of Moore's injury should be known by tomorrow.
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