Oregon QB Dante Moore ruled out vs. UCLA: Dylan Raiola to get first Ducks start
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Key Points:
- Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has been ruled out for the upcoming top-25 game against UCLA due to concussion recovery, despite returning to practice this week.
- Moore suffered a concussion from a dangerous hit on Sept. 26 and is progressing through the NCAA's five-stage return-to-play protocol, currently assumed to be at least at Stage 3 (non-contact drills).
- Backup quarterback Dylan Raiola, a former five-star recruit who transferred from Nebraska, will likely start against UCLA after impressing in relief of Moore with 289 yards and two touchdowns against USC.
- Ducks coach Dan Lanning expressed confidence in Raiola's ability to perform as a starter, emphasizing the importance of maintaining his current preparation and mindset without needing any special adjustments.
- Raiola's experience, including 24 games, 5,232 passing yards, and 36 touchdowns, positions him as one of the top backup quarterbacks nationally, providing optimism for Oregon's offense moving forward.
