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Oregon QB Dante Moore leaves USC game in ambulance after hit to head

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Bolch, B. (2026, September 27). Oregon QB Dante Moore leaves USC game in ambulance after hit to head. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/26/sports/oregon-qb-dante-moore-leaves-usc-game-in-ambulance/

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During a college football game between Oregon and USC at the Coliseum, Oregon quarterback Dante Moore was hit in the head by USC linebacker Desman Stephens II, causing him to be removed from the field on a stretcher and taken away in an ambulance. Stephens was ejected for targeting, and his gloating after the play exacerbated tensions on the field. Backup quarterback Dylan Raiola entered the game and threw a touchdown pass shortly afterward, giving Oregon a 10-7 lead.

Written by AI on 2026-09-27, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On September 26, USC faced off against Oregon in Los Angeles at the Coliseum. The game was highly anticipated as both teams entered with questions about their true potential after inconsistent performances earlier in the season. USC, ranked No. 12 and undefeated through four games but marred by defensive issues under new coordinator Gary Patterson, sought to prove itself a playoff contender. Oregon, coming off an 84-0 victory over Portland State but a loss to Oklahoma State, was favored as the No. 20 team.

Midway through the second quarter, Dante Moore, Oregon's quarterback, slid toward the USC sideline and received a vicious forearm hit from linebacker Desman Stephens II, leading to a chaotic scene on the field with players arguing and pushing each other. Moore had to be carted off in an ambulance, setting off concerns for his well-being as medical personnel tended to him.

Stephens was ejected for targeting while both teams were penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct, but the incident overshadowed any excitement on the field. The game resumed with Oregon's backup quarterback Dylan Raiola taking over, highlighting the unexpected drama that unfolded in a heated rivalry matchup. Despite the controversy, USC held a 7-3 lead after Moore’s injury, leaving fans and analysts to speculate about the long-term implications of such aggressive play in football.

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The heated rivalry between Oregon and USC just got turned up a few notches. asserted

rivalry → turn → Oregon

With Ducks quarterback Dante Moore running past the USC 15-yard line in the second quarter Saturday, he was trying to give himself up with a slide. But he took a forearm to the head from Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens II, setting off a chaotic scene on the Coliseum field. asserted

he → run → field

As Moore lay motionless, there was plenty of jawing and some shoving between the teams on the field, with assistant coaches getting in the middle of a heated scrum. asserted

coaches → lie → scrum

Making matters worse, Stephens was seen gloating after the play on the sideline with his teammates. asserted

Stephens → make → teammates

Stephens was called for targeting, leading to his ejection with the Trojans holding a 7-3 lead. asserted

Trojans → call → lead

Both teams were flagged for offsetting unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. asserted

teams → flag → penalties

After a lengthy delay, Moore was placed on a stretcher and carted off the field and placed into an ambulance amid applause. asserted

Moore → place → applause

That brought backup Dylan Raiola into the game – the same quarterback whose season ended last season at Nebraska when he suffered a right ankle injury while playing against the Trojans. asserted

he → bring → Trojans

Moore finished his day completing eight of 10 passes for 77 yards. asserted

Moore → finish → yards

Raiola completed his first pass for a 3-yard touchdown to give the Ducks a 10-7 lead. asserted

Raiola → complete → lead

Oregon QB Dante Moore leaves USC game in ambulance after hit to head

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