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Oregon QB Dante Moore injury and season status update

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Oregon QB Dante Moore injury and ~~rotation~~ season status update

Following the Sept. 26 incident where Oregon quarterback Dante Moore was hospitalized after a hit from USC linebacker Desman Stephens II, Moore’s recovery continues to impact the Oregon Ducks' lineup. Moore was hospitalized with a concussion after Stephens delivered a hit while Moore was attempting to slide, resulting in an immediate ejection for targeting. USC subsequently suspended Stephens for one game, with coach Lincoln Riley calling the player's post-hit actions “unacceptable.” As of Oct. 7, Moore was unlikely to start against No. 21 UCLA, with backup Dylan Raiola expected to lead the team. By Oct. 14, Moore was officially ruled out for the game against Nebraska, marking his second consecutive game sidelined. In Moore’s absence, head coach Dan Lanning has initiated an open competition to determine the starting quarterback. The competition includes Dylan Raiola, who started against UCLA in a 17-15 loss, and Brock Thomas, who recorded 149 passing yards and a touchdown in relief during that same game. Akili Smith Jr. has also been receiving repetitions. As of Oct. 20, the Ducks face continued instability at quarterback heading into their matchup against Illinois. While Moore has participated in practices and is a finalist for the 2026 William V. Campbell Trophy, he remains unavailable for game action. In a recent 17-14 win over Nebraska, walk-on redshirt junior Brock Thomas started but struggled with 54 passing yards, before Dylan Raiola entered in the fourth quarter to lead a game-winning drive. Raiola noted that Moore’s presence in film sessions continues to assist the quarterback room despite his inability to play. On Oct. 27, head coach Dan Lanning announced that Moore is not expected to return to the field for the remainder of the 2026 season.

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