Oregon Gets Major Injury Update on QB Dante Moore After Vicious Hit vs USC
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore was taken to a local hospital on Saturday after being hit late.
On Saturday, Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore suffered a severe injury during a game against the USC Trojans. Moore was running down the field for a crucial first down play when he was hit late by USC's Desman Stephens II, causing his head to strike the ground. The hit was deemed a targeting violation, leading to Stephens being ejected from the game.
Moore, however, was immediately taken off the field and placed on a backboard before being carted away by ambulance to a local hospital in Los Angeles. Despite the apparent severity of the injury, Moore was later reported to have suffered a concussion but no other injuries. This update brought significant relief to the Ducks, as it suggests Moore is expected to return to the team this season.
The exact timeline for his return remains unknown. In Moore's absence, Dylan Raiola, who previously played for the Nebraska Huskers, stepped in and completed 19-of-25 passes for 289 yards and two touchdowns in Oregon's 41-27 win over the Trojans. Raiola is set to start if Moore does not clear concussion protocol by the time Oregon faces UCLA on Saturday, October 10.
The incident also resulted in USC player Desman Stephens receiving a one-game suspension for his actions.
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