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Oregon QB Moore Unlikely to Play Against UCLA
Confirmed
In Short: Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is unlikely to play against UCLA this Saturday as he continues to recover from a concussion suffered in the team's recent game against USC, according to head coach Dan Lanning.
Moore was carted off the field and taken to a local hospital after a violent hit by USC linebacker Desman Stephens II during the second quarter of the game.
Coach Lanning announced that Moore's MRI and CT scans did not reveal any additional injuries beyond the concussion.
In his place, Dylan Raiola, who transferred to Oregon from Nebraska, impressed with 289 yards and two touchdowns in relief of Moore against USC.
Lanning emphasized the team's commitment to Moore's long-term health, stating that there is no rush to return him to the field.
"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," Lanning said, referring to Raiola's preparation.
"It was great to see him back out there with his teammates and able to get a little work in today," Lanning added, noting Moore's participation in Monday's practice while wearing shoulder pads and a helmet.
Oregon is currently ranked 13th and is projected to reach the 12-team bracket in the latest CBS Sports projection.
The Ducks will face UCLA, who is ranked 21st, in their next game.
"Dylan's got to keep doing what he's been doing," Lanning said, reinforcing the importance of Raiola's continued strong performance.
"We are extremely appreciative of our entire medical staff and the medical staff at USC and L.A. General County Hospital for their quick and thorough action in making sure Dante received the very best care possible," Lanning said, thanking the medical teams involved.
What this adds
WarpBeat previously reported that Moore was carted off the field and taken to a local hospital after a brutal hit by USC linebacker Desman Stephens II during the second quarter of the game against USC.
Background
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore was carted off the field and taken to a local hospital after a brutal hit by USC linebacker Desman Stephens II during Saturday's matchup.
Oregon's star quarterback Dante Moore was carted off the field on a stretcher after taking a violent hit to the head during a game against USC. The incident occurred in the second quarter when Moore was hit by USC linebacker Desman Stephens II while sliding for a first down.
What's confirmed
- "It was great to see him back out there with his teammates and able to get a little work in today." Raiola, who starred at Nebraska before transferring to Oregon this past offseason, impressed with 289 yards and two touchdowns against USC.
- "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."
- Lanning said Moore, in full pads and helmet, was “out there at practice for us today,” according to CBS Sports.
- “It was great to see him back out there with his teammates getting to work today,” Lanning said, per Sports Illustrated.
- Oregon star quarterback Dante Moore sustained a concussion on a late hit against Southern California but did not have any other injuries, Ducks head coach Dan Lanning announced on Sunday.
- During the play, which came with 10:06 remaining in the second quarter, the senior quarterback took off on a scramble.
- “Dante sustained a concussion in last night’s game, but fortunately his MRI and CT scans came back clean and he did not suffer any additional injuries,” Lanning said in a statement.
What's still developing
- According to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, Oregon quarterback Dante Moore "is currently considered unlikely to play" against UCLA on Saturday as he continues his recovery from a concussion, leaving Dylan Raiola as the Ducks' starter for the Big Ten matchup.
- 21 UCLA on Saturday, but the Ducks reportedly are unlikely to have their starting quarterback under center.
- Earlier this week, Lanning revealed that Moore had returned to practice, but his status for Saturday's game against the Bruins wasn't determined because the team is prioritizing his long-term health.
- Moore sustained an illegal hit in Oregon's Week 4 matchup against USC and was stretchered off the field in a scary moment.
- Oregon coach Dan Lanning said last Saturday on "Big Noon Kickoff" that the program is exercising an "abundance of caution" and there's no timetable for his return, emphasizing there is no rush in his recovery.
- Oregon is projected to reach the 12-team bracket in our latest projection at CBS Sports as the league's third and final selection, but the Ducks still have to play Ohio State and Washington down the stretch following Saturday's showdown with UCLA.
- No. 13 Oregon hosts No. 21 UCLA on Oct. 10 at Autzen Stadium, giving Moore a chance to face the program where his college career began.
- Moore was scrambling for yardage in the red zone, and took a hit to the head from Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens.
- The Oregon quarterback, who suffered a concussion in last week’s win over USC, is recovering and appears to be trending in the right direction, according to head coach Dan Lanning.
- "You talk about owning a role and not waiting for your opportunity but preparing for your opportunity, and Dylan's a guy that prepared for his opportunity."
- In four games, Moore has 926 passing yards and nine touchdowns.
Sources
- Bleacher Reportlink
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- WarpBeat — background on Oregon QB Moore Injured in Brutal Hit link
- WarpBeat — background on Oregon QB Dante Moore Carted Off After Brutal Hit link
- The Rich Eisen Show — video link