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Oregon's Dante Moore taken off field by ambulance after injury at USC

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Oregon's Dante Moore taken off field by ambulance after injury at USC
Summary

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore suffered an injury during the second quarter of a game at USC on September 26, 2026. He was hit by USC linebacker Desman Stephens II while sliding after a scramble and remained on the ground for several minutes. Moore was immobilized, placed on a stretcher, and transported to a hospital in an ambulance, all while wearing a neck brace. Players from both teams were involved in a scuffle following the hit, which resulted in Stephens' ejection for targeting. Replacement quarterback Dylan Raiola subsequently entered the game for Oregon, throwing a touchdown on his second play.

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  • •Dante Moore injured on a hit during the second quarter.
  • •USC linebacker Desman Stephens ejected for targeting.
  • •Moore taken off field in an ambulance wearing a neck brace.
  • •Dylan Raiola replaced Moore and threw a touchdown pass.
  • •The game is currently in progress.
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  • 1:53 AMESPN — Oregon QB Moore taken off by ambulance after targeting by USC
  • 12:51 AMYahoo Sports — Oregon’s Dante Moore carted off field after horrific hit
  • 12:44 AMYahoo Sports — Oregon QB Dante Moore leaves field on cart, in neck brace after late hit from USC's Desman Stephens
  • 12:43 AMYahoo Sports — Oregon football's Dante Moore exits USC game with injury. What we know
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Oregon quarterback Dante Moore left the Coliseum field on a stretcher in an ambulance while 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 Saturday. 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.

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Oregon’s Dante Moore was knocked out of Saturday night’s game against USC after he suffered an injury on a hit by USC’s Desman Stephens II. Moore, a Heisman contender and projected top-three pick in next year’s draft remained on the…

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Oregon quarterback Dante Moore was carted off the field and taken by an ambulance during the second quarter of Saturday's game at USC.

— ESPNby Paolo Uggetti
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