Oregon quarterback Dante Moore faces pressure heading into USC matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 8:51 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore must respond to scrutiny after being exposed for tipping plays during the Ducks' recent loss to Oklahoma State. As Oregon travels to face USC on Saturday, the team's playoff hopes largely depend on Moore's performance. Coach Dan Lanning acknowledged the need for improvement and Moore, reflecting on his leadership, expressed the urgency to correct his pre-snap habits. Following an 84-0 win against Portland State, Moore is aware that higher stakes await at the sold-out Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum against a rival team with defensive vulnerabilities.
- •Dante Moore was criticized for revealing offensive strategies.
- •Oregon lost to Oklahoma State, impacting their playoff chances.
- •Moore aims to correct his pre-snap alignment issues.
- •Oregon beat Portland State 84-0 before facing USC.
- •The game against USC is critical for both teams' playoff hopes.
- 8:51 AMYahoo Sports — Dante Moore was exposed. Now Oregon's season may depend on his response
"After a flaw in his game went viral, Dante Moore faces a defining test as Oregon's playoff hopes travel with him to USC.
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