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Dan Lanning, Oregon's head coach, strongly condemned a late hit that injured starting quarterback Dante Moore during their game against USC on Saturday. The incident occurred when Moore was tackled from behind by USC linebacker Desman Stephens II after attempting to slide, leading to a targeting penalty and Stephens' ejection. Moore was taken to the hospital but showed movement in all extremities, indicating no immediate paralysis. Both teams engaged in on-field skirmishes following the hit, resulting in penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-27,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
On September 26, USC faced off against Oregon in Los Angeles at the Coliseum. The game was highly anticipated as both teams entered with questions about their true potential after inconsistent performances earlier in the season. USC, ranked No. 12 and undefeated through four games but marred by defensive issues under new coordinator Gary Patterson, sought to prove itself a playoff contender. Oregon, coming off an 84-0 victory over Portland State but a loss to Oklahoma State, was favored as the No. 20 team.
Midway through the second quarter, Dante Moore, Oregon's quarterback, slid toward the USC sideline and received a vicious forearm hit from linebacker Desman Stephens II, leading to a chaotic scene on the field with players arguing and pushing each other. Moore had to be carted off in an ambulance, setting off concerns for his well-being as medical personnel tended to him.
Stephens was ejected for targeting while both teams were penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct, but the incident overshadowed any excitement on the field. The game resumed with Oregon's backup quarterback Dylan Raiola taking over, highlighting the unexpected drama that unfolded in a heated rivalry matchup. Despite the controversy, USC held a 7-3 lead after Moore’s injury, leaving fans and analysts to speculate about the long-term implications of such aggressive play in football.
Written for “USC vs Oregon Football Game” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 20 other(s) covering the same event.
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning has decried a “disgusting play” that left his starting quarterback, Dante Moore, in hospital during the Ducks’ 41-27 win over USC.
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that → decry → USC
Moore was carted off the field after a late hit by Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens II in the first half of Saturday’s game in Los Angeles.
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Moore → cart → Angeles
He was able to move his fingers and feet and rotate his arms, and was taken to Los Angeles General Medical Center, according to the NBC broadcast.
uncertain
He → move → broadcast
An Oregon spokesperson later said that Moore had movement in all of his extremities and was being evaluated.
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Moore → say → extremities
“He’s in recovery, so I’m not going to speak too soon.
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I → ’ → recovery
But he is moving,” Lanning said after the game.
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Lanning → move → game
“He has the ability to move.
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He → have → ability
So we continue to assess him.”
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we → continue → him
During the play, Moore took off on a scramble.
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Moore → take → scramble
As he attempted to slide, he was hit in the head by Stephens, who was called for targeting and disqualified from the game.
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who → attempt → game
“It was a disgusting play,” Lanning said.
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Lanning → say → ?
“The energy changed.
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energy → change → ?
A lot of guys on the sideline, they were emotional in that moment, including myself.
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they → include → myself
“
Fights broke out between players after the hit as Moore lay on the ground, and both teams were penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct.
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teams → break → conduct
“Seeing him like that shook the whole team,” said Oregon backup quarterback Dylan Raiola, who replaced Moore for the rest of the game.
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who → see → game
“But at the same time, we knew that it was our brother, and we were gonna fight for him.”
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we → know → him
Moore was 8 of 10 passing for 77 yards, and Raiola was 19 of 25 for 289 yards and two touchdown passes.
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Raiola → pass → yards
After Stephens was ejected he watched the game from the sidelines.
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he → eject → sidelines
“He’s on our football team,” USC head coach Lincoln Riley said when asked why Stephens was allowed on the sideline.
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Stephens → ’ → sideline
Riley also expressed his concern for Moore’s health at his postgame press conference, something Lanning said he appreciated.
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he → express → conference
Raiola said the incident had motivated his team.
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incident → say → team
“The wolf came out, and we made sure that our prey felt what we’d been preparing for all week,” he said.
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he → come → what
Moore was an All-Big Ten third-team selection last season, throwing for 3,565 yards, 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions as the team went 13-2.
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team → throw → yards
He had been predicted to be a top pick in this year’s NFL draft but chose to return to college.
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He → predict → college
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