{
  "id": 10103614,
  "title": "Who is Oregon backup QB? Dylan Raiola forced into action after Dante Moore injury",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/who-is-oregon-backup-qb-dylan-raiola-forced-into-action-after-dante",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T01:10:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/oregon-backup-qb-dylan-raiola-011037010.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Following a dangerous injury to Oregon's starting quarterback, Dante Moore, in Saturday's game against No. 12 Southern California, the Ducks turned to backup quarterback Dylan Raiola. Moore suffered a significant head injury while sliding in the second quarter, was carted off the field, and transported to a nearby hospital. Raiola completed the final two plays of that drive, culminating in a 3-yard touchdown to receiver Evan Stewart.\n\nDylan Raiola is Oregon's backup quarterback who transferred to play for the Ducks over the offseason, having spent two seasons at Nebraska. He committed to Oregon on January 12, 2025, despite Moore deciding to return for a final season with the Ducks. Raiola maintained his role as the backup even after Moore's decision to stay with the team. Despite suffering a broken fibula against USC on November 1, 2025, Raiola has proven to be a reliable option for Oregon, leading the Cornhuskers to a 7-6 record and a win in the Pinstripe Bowl during his freshman year.\n\nDylan Raiola is a highly regarded recruit, being a 5-star player and the No. 21 overall selection in the 2024 recruiting class according to 247Sports. He was ranked as the No. 3 quarterback in his class. Born in Buford, Georgia, Raiola made a surprising transfer from Georgia to Nebraska before joining the Ducks.",
  "summary": "Oregon football quarterback Dante Moore was taken off the field in an ambulance after a scary hit. Here's what to know of his backup, Dylan Raiola.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dylan Raiola becomes Oregon's backup QB after Dante Moore's injury.",
    "Moore suffered significant head injury in second quarter.",
    "Raiola completed final two plays, scoring 3-yard TD."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Dante Moore's injury thrusts Dylan Raiola into a key backup role, highlighting Raiola's potential to influence Oregon's season after transferring from Nebraska and sitting behind Moore this long.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Oregon Dealt Scary Injury Blow After Star QB Dante Moore Taken to Hospital",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/oregon-dealt-scary-injury-blow-after-star-qb-dante-moore-taken-to",
        "published": "2026-09-27T02:19:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}