Oregon QB Dante Moore Carted Off After Brutal Hit in College Football Game

Oregon QB Dante Moore leaves field on stretcher after rough tackle. NCAA game updates and injury details.

September 27, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Los Angeles, United States — Oregon quarterback Dante Moore was taken off the field on a stretcher with a neck brace following a violent hit from Southern California linebacker Desman Stephens during a college football game Saturday.

The incident occurred in the second quarter when Moore attempted an 11-yard run to the USC 12. Stephens tackled him low, striking Moore in the head and chest with his shoulder. Moore’s head snapped back and hit the turf hard, prompting immediate medical attention.

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Stephens was ejected for targeting, and the play led to a brief melee on the field. Moore’s teammates rushed to his side, and he was carefully transported on a cart before being loaded into an ambulance. Coach Dan Lanning confirmed that Moore had movement in his extremities. Dylan Raiola replaced Moore and threw a touchdown pass to Evan Stewart shortly after.

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