Oregon QB Dante Moore leaves USC game in ambulance…
The heated rivalry between Oregon and USC just bought turned up a few notches.
With Ducks quarterback Dante Moore operating past the USC 15-yard line in the second quarter Saturday, he was attempting to give himself up with a slide.
But he took a forearm to the pinnacle from Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens II, setting off a chaotic scene on the Coliseum discipline.
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore dons his helmet as the Oregon Ducks face the USC Trojans on Sept. 26, 2026, at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. USA TODAY Network via GWN Connect
As Moore lay immobile, there was a lot of jawing and some shoving between the groups on the sphere, with assistant coaches getting in the center of a heated scrum.
Making issues worse, Stephens was seen gloating after the play on the sideline with his teammates.
Desman Stephens just took Dante Moore’s head off. He’s going to be ejected for sure. Look at all the flags down on the sphere and a stretcher is coming from Moore. This is terrible. I do not care what facet you are on. pic.twitter.com/IaA2HcnTOI— Michael J. Duarte (@michaeljduarte) September 27, 2026
USC Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens II (8) tackles Oregon Ducks tight end Jamari Johnson (9) during the first quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California, Sept. 26, 2026. IMAGN IMAGES via GWN Connect
Stephens was called for concentrating on, main to his ejection with the Trojans holding a 7-3 lead. Both groups have been flagged for offsetting unsportsmanlike conduct penalties.
After a prolonged delay, Moore was positioned on a stretcher and carted off the sphere and positioned into an ambulance amid applause.
Oregon’s Dante Moore being positioned into the back of a ready ambulance on a gurney as he’s transferred to the hospital after he was hit in the pinnacle while sliding down during a QB run. pic.twitter.com/LUuw8tN8J3— Michael J. Duarte (@michaeljduarte) September 27, 2026
That introduced backup Dylan Raiola into the game – the same quarterback whose season ended last season at Nebraska when he suffered a proper ankle injury while enjoying against the Trojans.
Moore completed his day finishing eight of 10 passes for 77 yards.
Raiola accomplished his first move for a 3-yard landing to give the Ducks a 10-7 lead.
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