Dan Lanning Slams 'Disgusting' Hit on Dante Moore, Mocks USC Program and Attendance
Desman Stephens II was ejected for targeting after the hit, and Moore was taken by ambulance to a hospital, officials said.
- On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore was hospitalized after sustaining a head injury from a late hit by Southern California Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens II during the second quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
- Officials ejected Stephens for targeting after the linebacker struck the sliding Moore in the helmet, triggering a multi-minute game stoppage as medical staff transported the quarterback to Los Angeles General County Hospital via ambulance.
- Oregon head coach Dan Lanning confirmed Moore suffered a concussion but retains movement in all extremities, with medical scans returning clean as the team moves forward with caution regarding recovery.
- Backup quarterback Dylan Raiola replaced Moore for the remainder of the contest, helping lead the Oregon Ducks to a 41-27 victory over the Southern California Trojans after the injury.
- Addressing the incident post-game, Lanning called the hit a "disgusting play" while appreciating USC head coach Lincoln Riley's concern for Moore, emphasizing such behavior does not reflect his team's values.
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Dan Lanning slams 'disgusting' hit on Dante Moore, mocks USC program and attendance
Oregon star quarterback Dante Moore was carted off the field and taken to the hospital by ambulance after taking a brutal late hit to the head from USC linebacker Desman Stephens on Saturday night at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Moore attempted to slide on a tuck-and-run, and Stephens came in with a late hit that…
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