Oregon quarterback Dante Moore taken off field in ambulance after head hit
Dante Moore was carted off the Coliseum on a stretcher after a Trojans linebacker delivered a forearm to his head during the Oregon-USC game.
During the Oregon-USC rivalry, Oregon quarterback Dante Moore ran to the 15-yard line in the second quarter and tried to end the play with a slide. Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens II delivered a forearm blow to Moore's head, prompting a heated scramble on the field as players and assistant coaches intervened. Stephens was flagged for targeting, resulting in his ejection, and both squads received offsetting unsportsmanlike conduct penalties.
After a prolonged delay, medical staff placed Moore on a stretcher and escorted him to an ambulance amid applause from the crowd. Backup quarterback Dylan Raiola replaced Moore, completing a short pass for a touchdown that put Oregon ahead 10-7. Moore finished with eight completions on ten attempts for 77 yards, while Raiola's first pass produced the scoring drive.
Why it matters
The incident highlights player safety concerns and the intensity of the Oregon-USC rivalry.
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