Oregon QB Moore Carted Off After Targeting Hit — SkimNews
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- Dante Moore was carted off and transported by ambulance after being hit by USC linebacker Desman Stephens II while attempting to slide on a first-down scramble during the second quarter of Oregon's 41-27 road win.
- Stephens was called for targeting and ejected, and both teams drew unsportsmanlike conduct penalties after a fight broke out at midfield while Moore remained on the ground.
- Moore has movement in all extremities and is being thoroughly evaluated at Los Angeles General County Hospital, according to a team spokesperson.
- Backup Dylan Raiola, who transferred to Oregon from Nebraska, replaced Moore and threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Evan Stewart on his first attempt.
- Head coach Dan Lanning told the halftime radio broadcast: 'We're getting him checked out... We're all praying for him right now.'
- Moore entered Saturday with 849 passing yards and nine touchdowns and was widely projected as a top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after opting to return to Oregon for his junior season.
Why it matters: Moore was Oregon's season catalyst and a projected 2026 NFL Draft top pick; the hit, ejection, and midfield brawl overshadowed a 14-point road win and left the Ducks' offensive ceiling and College Football Playstock hanging on the hospital evaluation results.
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