Oregon outlasts USC 41-27 after injury to Dante Moore
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Last updated Sep 27, 2026
No. 20 Oregon secured a 41-27 victory over No. 12 USC on September 26, 2026, at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The game shifted after Oregon quarterback Dante Moore suffered a serious injury in the second quarter, replaced by Dylan Raiola. Despite the setback, Raiola completed 19 of 25 passes for 289 yards and two touchdowns. Key moments included fourth down conversions that allowed Oregon to extend their lead late in the game. Moore was taken to a medical facility but reportedly had movement in all extremities following the injury.
- •Dante Moore injured after a targeting hit and carted off the field.
- •Dylan Raiola filled in as quarterback, throwing two touchdown passes.
- •Oregon scored five field goals and three touchdowns in the game.
- •Key fourth down conversions helped Oregon secure the victory.
- •Oregon improved to 4-1, while USC's record dropped to 3-2.
- 4:51 AMESPN NCAAF — Raiola steps in for injured Moore, rallies Oregon past USC
- 3:22 AMYahoo Sports — Dylan Raiola leads No. 20 Oregon past No. 12 USC 41-27 after Dante Moore's frightening injury
- 3:22 AMYahoo Sports — Oregon football's Raiola leads TD drive after Moore loss at USC
- 3:15 AMYahoo Sports — Oregon Gets An Emotional Win Over USC, 41-27
- 3:13 AMYahoo Sports — No. 20 Oregon takes down No. 12 USC 41-27 after Dante Moore's injury
"Dylan Raiola passed for 289 yards and two touchdowns after star Oregon quarterback Dante Moore's frightening injury, leading the 20th-ranked Ducks to a stirring 41-27 victory over No. 12 Southern California on Saturday night. Moore left the Coliseum field in an ambulance in the second quarter after USC linebacker Desman Stephens hit him late on a slide. Stephens was ejected for targeting, and the game was delayed for 15 minutes while Moore — a Heisman Trophy candidate and likely high NFL draft pick — received medical attention.
"Oregon football took on Lincoln Riley’s USC Trojans in Week 4 action, giving Dan Lanning’s team a chance to rebound after a gut-wrenching loss to Oklahoma State . The tough Week 3 loss led Dante Moore to call a Ducks players-only meeting that led to both a better Ducks performance and a frightening injury to Moore, whom Dylan Raiola replaced. […] The post Oregon football's Raiola leads TD drive after Moore loss at USC appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Dylan Raiola passed for 289 yards and two touchdowns after star Oregon quarterback Dante Moore's frightening injury, leading the 20th-ranked Ducks to a stirring 41-27 victory over No. 12 Southern California on Saturday night.
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External links- ESPN NCAAFSep 27, 2026, 4:51 AMRaiola steps in for injured Moore, rallies Oregon past USC
Dylan Raiola passed for 289 yards and two touchdowns after star Oregon quarterback Dante Moore's frightening injury, leading the 20th-ranked Ducks to a stirring 41-27 victory over No. 12 Southern California on Saturday night.
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 3:22 AMDylan Raiola leads No. 20 Oregon past No. 12 USC 41-27 after Dante Moore's frightening injury
Dylan Raiola passed for 289 yards and two touchdowns after star Oregon quarterback Dante Moore's frightening injury, leading the 20th-ranked Ducks to a stirring 41-27 victory over No. 12 Southern California on Saturday night. Moore left the Coliseum field in an ambulance in the second quarter after USC linebacker Desman Stephens hit him late on a slide. Stephens was ejected for targeting, and the game was delayed for 15 minutes while Moore — a Heisman Trophy candidate and likely high NFL draft pick — received medical attention.
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 3:22 AMOregon football's Raiola leads TD drive after Moore loss at USC
Oregon football took on Lincoln Riley’s USC Trojans in Week 4 action, giving Dan Lanning’s team a chance to rebound after a gut-wrenching loss to Oklahoma State . The tough Week 3 loss led Dante Moore to call a Ducks players-only meeting that led to both a better Ducks performance and a frightening injury to Moore, whom Dylan Raiola replaced. […] The post Oregon football's Raiola leads TD drive after Moore loss at USC appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 3:15 AMOregon Gets An Emotional Win Over USC, 41-27
Dante Moore was knocked out of the game, and Dylan Raiola was excellent in backup duty
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 3:13 AMNo. 20 Oregon takes down No. 12 USC 41-27 after Dante Moore's injury
Dylan Raiola threw two touchdown passes in relief of Moore.
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