Oregon benches Moore for UCLA as concussion recovery continues

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 05:00 · Archive

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore will miss the team's game against UCLA this weekend while recovering from a concussion sustained in a hit from a USC linebacker.

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has been ruled out for Saturday's Top 25 matchup against UCLA this weekend. Moore remains in concussion protocol after sustaining a head injury during a Week 4 game against USC. Coach Dan Lanning confirmed that Moore returned to practice this week in shoulder pads and helmet but said the team would take a cautious approach to his recovery. Lanning stated: "We're gonna do what's best for Dante moving forward."

Moore's injury occurred when USC linebacker Desman Stephens delivered a forceful blow as Moore slid. Moore was placed on a stretcher and left the game in an ambulance. Stephens was later suspended by USC head coach Lincoln Riley and issued an apology.

Backup quarterback Dylan Raiola will start against UCLA at Autzen Stadium. Raiola transferred to Oregon after starting two seasons at Nebraska and has thrown for 413 yards with five touchdowns and no interceptions in two appearances this season. Saturday will be his first start for the Ducks.

Oregon benches Moore for UCLA as concussion recovery continues — Image: New York Post

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UCLA won’t face Oregon QB Dante Moore as recovery continues from scary collision with USC linebackerOregon quarterback Dante Moore was ruled out for the Top 25 matchup against UCLA this weekend. Moore remains in concussion protocol and won’t play when his team hosts the Bruins Saturday. Instead, the Ducks will deploy backup Dylan Raiola, who took over at the Coliseum when Moore was hit late by USC linebacker Desman Stephens...New York Post · 9 Oct, 04:51
Dante Moore’s availability in serious doubt as Oregon takes a cautious approach with injured quarterbackDante Moore returned to Oregon practice in shoulder pads and a helmet this week, but the star quarterback won't suit up for the UCLA showdown.Fox News · 8 Oct, 11:03

In this story: Dante Moore · Dylan Raiola · Desman Stephens II · Dan Lanning · Oregon · UCLA · USC

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