Oregon coach shifts focus from Moore injury to upcoming UCLA matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 10:07 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Oregon coach Dan Lanning is preparing for a game against No. 23 UCLA after an emotional press conference in which he redirected questions about injured quarterback Dante Moore. Lanning emphasized that UCLA, which has won all its games decisively so far this season, reminds him of Indiana, the surprise national champion last year. This follows Oregon's loss to Oklahoma State on September 12, and the Ducks aim to regain momentum in their next game. The Bruins are coming off a significant victory over Maryland.
- •Dan Lanning compares UCLA to last year's Indiana team.
- •UCLA is 4-0 with all wins by at least 14 points.
- •Oregon is currently ranked 15th and has a 3-1 record.
- •The Ducks lost to Oklahoma State earlier this month.
- •Injured quarterback Dante Moore's status remains uncertain.
- 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — Why Oregon coach shifts focus off Dante Moore injury to this week's game: the next Indiana?
"Dan Lanning saw up close what Indiana could do in the College Football Playoff. He's curious if the Ducks' next opponent is similar.
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