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Oregon QB Moore Returns to Practice, Status Unclear for UCLA Game
Confirmed
In Short: Oregon quarterback Dante Moore participated in practice Monday, two weeks after he sustained a concussion during the second quarter of the Ducks' 41-27 win over USC, coach Dan Lanning said.
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore participated in practice Monday, two weeks after he sustained a concussion during the second quarter of the Ducks' 41-27 win over USC, coach Dan Lanning said.
Though Lanning did not specify what Moore did during the closed practice or whether he would be available for the Ducks' game against No. 21 UCLA on Saturday, he emphasized the importance of prioritizing Moore's long-term health.
"It was great to see him back out there with his teammates and able to get a little work in today," Lanning said Monday, adding that Moore was wearing a helmet and shoulder pads and was throwing a football.
"It's one of those situations where we got to protect a player from himself," Lanning said previously on "The Pat McAfee Show." Lanning noted that Moore's MRI and CT scans came back clean and he did not suffer any additional injuries.
If Moore cannot play against the Bruins, Dylan Raiola, who replaced Moore during the USC game, would get his first official start for the No. 13 Ducks. Raiola threw for 289 yards and two touchdowns in the win over USC.
"Dylan's got to keep doing what he's been doing," Lanning said, emphasizing the need for Raiola to continue his preparation as if he were the starter.
Lanning added that the Big Ten mandatory injury report first released Wednesday, and the lead-up to Saturday's game after that, would provide more clarity on Moore's availability.
Background
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore sustained a concussion after being hit while sliding during the second quarter of Saturday's 41-27 win over USC, Ducks coach Dan Lanning announced Sunday.
What's confirmed
- Oregon quarterback Dante Moore participated in practice Monday, two weeks after he sustained a concussion during the second quarter of the Ducks' 41-27 win over USC, coach Dan Lanning said.
- Though Lanning did not specify what Moore did during the closed practice or whether he would be available for the Ducks' game against No. 21 UCLA on Saturday, he emphasized the importance of prioritizing Moore's long-term health.
- "It was great to see him back out there with his teammates and able to get a little work in today," Lanning said Monday, adding that Moore was wearing a helmet and shoulder pads and was throwing a football.
- "It's one of those situations where we got to protect a player from himself," Lanning said previously on "The Pat McAfee Show." Lanning noted that Moore's MRI and CT scans came back clean and he did not suffer any additional injuries.
- If Moore cannot play against the Bruins, Dylan Raiola, who replaced Moore during the USC game, would get his first official start for the No. 13 Ducks. Raiola threw for 289 yards and two touchdowns in the win over USC.
- "Dylan's got to keep doing what he's been doing," Lanning said, emphasizing the need for Raiola to continue his preparation as if he were the starter.
- Lanning added that the Big Ten mandatory injury report first released Wednesday, and the lead-up to Saturday's game after that, would provide more clarity on Moore's availability.
What's still developing
- QB Moore returns to practice for Ducks, status TBD for clash with Bruins | ESPN La Crosse 105.5 You are using an outdated browser.
- 26, Moore attempted to slide after scrambling up the field before he was hit late by linebacker Desman Stephens II.
- Moore was checked by the athletic training staff on the field before being taken by an ambulance to Los Angeles General Medical Center for evaluation.
- "Preparing like he's going to be the guy that goes out there every single day. We need that from every single person on our team. We don't need anything special from Dylan, other than doing what he's been doing."