Dante Moore injury update: Oregon confirms concussion after USC hit

Oregon coach Dan Lanning said Moore sustained a concussion. His MRI and CT scans came back clear, with no additional injuries reported.

1. Second quarterMoore slid toward the USC 12-yard line after an 11-yard run.
2. Targeting callAP reported that USC linebacker Desman Stephens II hit Moore around the head and chest. Stephens was ejected.
3. Sunday updateLanning confirmed a concussion. He said Moore’s MRI and CT scans were clear and there were no additional injuries.

Oregon’s statement did not give a return date. Lanning said the team would use caution in decisions about Moore’s recovery.

The Associated Press reported that USC suspended linebacker Desman Stephens II for one game after the hit and his conduct afterward. Stephens was ejected for targeting during the game.

Dylan Raiola replaced Moore. Oregon Athletics’ game center records the final score as 41–27.

Updated Sept. 28, 2026 with Oregon’s Sept. 27 statement, as reported by the Associated Press.

Sources: Associated Press · Oregon Athletics.