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Oregon quarterback Dante Moore spoke out on Instagram about the controversial hit that left him with a concussion during a game against USC. He expressed gratitude towards his supporters and referenced scripture as he recovers, emphasizing that there is no set timeline for his return this season. Oregon coach Dan Lanning highlighted the importance of caution in ensuring Moore’s health before allowing him to play again.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-29,
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.
Dante Moore addressed the controversial hit that led to him being taken off the field in an ambulance and left him with a concussion.
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him → address → concussion
University of Southern California linebacker Desman Stephens II made a vicious hit to the head on the Ducks QB, leaving Moore on the ground for a lengthy period of time before he was taken off on a stretcher and over to a waiting ambulance.
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he → make → ambulance
Just two days later, Moore said he’s “made progress” since Saturday night in a post on Instagram.
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he → say → Instagram
These past 2 days have been very difficult, but through all of your prayers I have made progress,” Moore wrote on the social media platform.
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Moore → make → platform
“There’s times I question myself and the Lord and say Why now? but I quickly remember Jeremiah 29:11: ‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’
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“I can only worry about today, and making sure I give today it’s full attention.
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Oregon coach Dan Lanning announced on Sunday that Moore had suffered a concussion and that the MRI and CT scans had come back clean and showed no additional injuries.
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There is no timeline for when Moore is expected to return this season.
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Moore → be → ?
Lanning also indicated that they would move forward with “an abundance of caution,” something that he reiterated during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.”
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he → indicate → Show
“It’s one of those situations where we got to protect a player from himself,” Lanning said.
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Lanning → ’ → himself
“I’m sure he’s anxious to get out on the field, but want to make sure we go through that process and make sure that he’s healthy, and Dylan’s a great example; we talk about strength in numbers, a guy being ready for his moment.
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“To go out there and play every snap if it’s needed, and a lot of times it doesn’t happen, and it happened in the game on Saturday, and he was ready for it, and he executed at a really high level and gave us an opportunity and a chance to be in the game and win.”
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