Oregon news: Dylan Raiola sends well wishes to Dante Moore after dirty hit vs. USC

Oregon's No. 20 Ducks secured a hard-fought 41-27 victory over No. 12 USC at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday night. The emotional win came at a cost, however, as star starting quarterback Dante Moore was struck by a late targeting hit by USC linebacker Desman Stephens during the second quarter. Moore was immediately taken away on an ambulance and the Ducks' defense was shaken on the sideline.

Backup quarterback Dylan Raiola stepped up, leading Oregon with remarkable poise under difficult circumstances. Raiola delivered a heartfelt message to his injured teammate, expressing his support and determination to see Moore recover. Off the bench, Raiola completed 19 of 25 passes for 289 yards and two touchdowns, guiding Oregon's offense to 504 total yards.

Wide receiver Evan Stewart and running back Jordon Davison also contributed crucial performances, with seven and two touchdowns respectively, sealing the Ducks' victory. USC quarterback Jayden Maiava threw for 326 yards and two touchdowns, rallying his team from ten points down to tie the game at 27-27. Despite the devastating hit on Moore, Oregon head coach Dan Lanning praised his team's resilience, emphasizing that their brotherhood runs deep. The Ducks now stand at 3-1 on the season.