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Targeting hit sends Oregon QB Dante Moore to hospital during Ducks' win over USC
September 27, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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TGThe Guardian
Lanning decries ‘disgusting’ late hit that sends Oregon QB Dante Moore to hospital
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ESESPN
Raiola steps in for injured Moore, rallies Oregon past USC
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ESESPN
Oregon QB Moore taken off by ambulance after targeting by USC
(opens the publisher’s site)Oregon beat USC 41-27 in Los Angeles, but the night was overshadowed by a hit that sent quarterback Dante Moore to the hospital.
- USC linebacker Desman Stephens II was disqualified for targeting after hitting Moore late as he slid, sending the quarterback to Los Angeles General Medical Center.
- Backup Dylan Raiola threw for 289 yards and two touchdowns, rallying the Ducks past USC for their first Big Ten win.
- Dan Lanning called the hit a "disgusting play," saying Moore was moving and being evaluated.
- Lincoln Riley said Stephens watched from the sideline because he is part of the team, and expressed concern for Moore's health.