Oregon QB Moore out for season after concussion — SkimNews
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- Dante Moore missed three games with a concussion sustained during Oregon's Sept. 26 loss to USC and is not expected to return this season, coach Dan Lanning announced.
- Oregon lost three straight games without Moore, scoring fewer than 20 points in each, including a 21-10 defeat to Illinois that ended its College Football Playoff hopes.
- Dan Lanning fired offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer after the Illinois loss, citing offensive struggles in Moore’s absence.
- Dante Moore completed 69.7% of his passes for 926 yards, nine touchdowns, and zero interceptions in four games before the injury.
- Dante Moore, once projected as a top-three pick for the 2026 NFL draft, is now ranked 25th in the upcoming draft by ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr.
Why it matters: Moore’s absence cost Oregon its offensive rhythm and playoff path, while his draft stock has dropped despite prior elite projections—directly impacting his professional trajectory and the Ducks’ season outcome.
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