Oregon QB takes hit to head, teammates scuffle with USC
USA Today • • sports
Key Points:
- Oregon quarterback Dante Moore suffered a serious head injury during a game against Southern California, after a late hit by USC defender Desman Stephens II, resulting in a targeting penalty and a near brawl between the teams.
- Moore was immobilized on the field and taken off on a stretcher, but was reported to have movement in all extremities and was transported to Los Angeles General Hospital for evaluation.
- Oregon coach Dan Lanning confirmed that Moore is being thoroughly evaluated and praised the team's response to the incident.
- Moore, a top quarterback and potential top-five NFL draft pick, had impressive stats this season but will now be sidelined due to the injury.
- Backup quarterback Dylan Raiola, a Nebraska transfer with strong prior performance, will step in as Oregon's starting QB following Moore's injury.
