Overview
- Dante Moore was carted off after a late targeting hit in the Ducks’ game at USC on Sept. 26 and remains in concussion protocol with his availability for the Oct. 10 game at Autzen unresolved.
- Oregon said Moore’s MRI and CT scans showed no structural or spinal injury, but medical staff diagnosed a concussion and are following the stepwise return-to-play process.
- Dan Lanning told reporters he is done discussing the USC game and is focused on preparing for No. 23 UCLA, which he compared to Indiana because coach Bob Chesney brought coordinators and many transfers from James Madison.
- Chesney sent a text offering to check on Moore in Los Angeles, a gesture Lanning described as genuine and reflective of inter-coach concern after the incident.
- Backup Dylan Raiola has proven he can lead the offense—he went 19-of-25 for 289 yards and two touchdowns in relief of Moore—and Oregon must also plan for UCLA’s powerful ground game led by Wayne Knight as both teams regroup during the bye week.