Dante Moore Sustains Concussion After Late Targeting Hit

Overview

• A late hit by USC linebacker Desman Stephens II knocked Oregon quarterback Dante Moore unconscious and he was taken by ambulance to L.A. General County Hospital following the play on Saturday.
• Oregon confirmed on Sunday that Moore sustained a concussion but that MRI and CT scans showed no structural injuries, and the team said it will follow conservative concussion protocols.
• Stephens was flagged for targeting on the play and ejected, yet his return to the USC sideline during the game drew criticism and questions about sideline enforcement.
• Backup Dylan Raiola replaced Moore, threw for 289 yards and two touchdown passes, and helped the Ducks secure a 41-27 win over USC.
• Oregon’s staff will continue medical evaluation before deciding Moore’s availability for the upcoming game against UCLA, and the incident has renewed attention on how targeting penalties and post-ejection sideline rules are handled.