Oregon QB Dante Moore Leaves Field on Cart, in Neck Brace After Late Hit From USC's Desman Stephens
Moore was carted off after a late slide hit, and Oregon staff checked on him as the second quarter continued.
- On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Oregon quarterback Dante Moore was carted off the field in an ambulance after a late hit to the head from USC linebacker Desman Stephens II during a second-quarter scramble.
- Officials ejected Stephens for targeting, sparking a scuffle as Oregon and USC players swarmed the field; social media accounts labeled the play a "dirty targeting" hit.
- Moore remained prone on the turf for several minutes before medical staff placed him on a stretcher and transported him to Los Angeles General Medical Center for further evaluation.
- Former Nebraska starter Dylan Raiola replaced Moore at quarterback and immediately led the Ducks on a scoring drive, connecting with tight end Evan Stewart for a three-yard touchdown.
- As of Sunday, September 27, 2026, Oregon officials had not announced a specific diagnosis for Moore, leaving his status uncertain as the team navigates a critical stretch of the season.
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USC Star Caught Laughing After Causing Serious Injury to Oregon QB Dante Moore as Ambulance Comes Out
Dante Moore had already done the hard part. Facing second-and-9 from the USC 23 with 10:05 left in the second quarter, the Oregon quarterback broke from the pocket, scrambled 10 yards for the first down and reached the USC 13. Apparently, that still was not enough to end the play. USC linebacker Desman Stephens II […]
Oregon QB Dante Moore leaves field on cart, in neck brace after late hit from USC’s Desman Stephens
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has left the Coliseum field in an ambulance and wearing a neck brace after the Heisman Trophy candidate was hit roughly by Southern California linebacker Desman Stephens during a slide in the second quarter. Stephens’ hit resulted in his ejection and sparked a melee on the field while Moore was receiving immediate medical attention. The Ducks quarterback is an expected high pick in the next NFL draft. Moore was sli…
Oregon QB Dante Moore Gets Knocked Out Cold & Taken Out Stretcher, Brawl Nearly Breaks Out After USC Defender Celebrates Dirty Hit
Things got heated between USC and Oregon players after a vicious late hit. On Saturday, Oregon QB Dante Moore, one of the top QBs in college football, was knocked out cold after taking a late hit while sliding and giving himself up. USC’s Desman Stephens was seen celebrating the hit after the play which nearly […]
'Ejection. Suspension. Horrible': USC player sparks outrage for 'disgusting' celebration after 'dirty' hit
Saturday’s rivalry showdown between the USC Trojans and the Oregon Ducks was overshadowed by a scary and controversial moment midway through the second quarter when Oregon quarterback Dante Moore left the game in an ambulance following a late hit from USC linebacker Desman Stephens. Following the hit, Stephens sparked widespread outrage for the way he…
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