Coverage dated September 26, 2026 to September 29, 2026

Oregon QB Moore concussed; USC suspends Stephens for hit

Headline from Times Republican, from the development of Sep 26, 2026

Newest development Sep 29, 2026 · 4 reportsVideo catches USC announcer's take on targeting call

Oregon announced Sunday that quarterback Dante Moore sustained a concussion in a late hit by linebacker Desman Stephens during the second quarter of the Ducks’ victory over Southern California on Saturday.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Names this update

    Oregon QB Moore concussed; USC suspends Stephens for hit

    Headline from Times Republican ·

  2. Newest

    Video catches USC announcer's take on targeting call

    Headline from The Oregonian ·

Reports & sources

59 articles, oldest first.

  1. Independent Journal Review

    Oregon QB Dante Moore Carted Off After Hit (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Oregon QB Dante Moore was stretchered off in a neck brace and taken by ambulance after USC's Desman Stephens II hit him on a slide and was ejected for targeting on Sept. 26, 2026.

  2. The Oregonian

    Dante Moore leaves Oregon-USC game on stretcher after hit (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The Ducks' quarterback received a brutal helmet-to-helmet hit and was carted off.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Oregon QB Dante Moore leaves field on cart, in neck brace after late hit from USC's Desman Stephens (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has left the Coliseum field in an ambulance and wearing a neck brace after the Heisman Trophy candidate was hit roughly by Southern California linebacker Desman Stephens during a slide in the second quarter

  4. New York Post

    Oregon QB Dante Moore leaves USC game in ambulance after hit to head (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

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

  5. Triblive

    Oregon QB Dante Moore leaves field on cart, in neck brace after late hit vs. USC (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    LOS ANGELES — Oregon quarterback Dante Moore left the Coliseum field on a stretcher in an ambulance while wearing a neck brace after the Heisman Trophy candidate was hit roughly by Southern Cal linebacker Desman Stephens during a slide in the second quarter Saturday.

  6. New York Post

    USC linebacker celebrates after brutal hit sends Oregon QB Dante Moore to hospital (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    USC linebacker Desman Stephens II was ejected for targeting after a brutal hit on Oregon QB Dante Moore, then was seen celebrating with teammates as Moore was taken to the hospital.

  7. KTVZ Bend

    Dylan on the Ducks: Dante Moore Injured in USC Game, Hospitalized (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    LOS ANGELES, California (KTVZ) -- Oregon Quarterback Dante Moore was carted off the field in the first half of the Oregon Ducks game versus the USC Trojans.Moore was taken by ambulance to a Los Angeles hospital after suffering an injury following a late hit by USC Linebacker Desman Stephens II.

  8. Fox News

    Oregon Ducks QB Dante Moore carted off the field after a vicious hit to the head against USC (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Dante Moore was carted off the field after a brutal hit during the Oregon Ducks vs. USC Trojans game, with the targeting penalty ejecting the defender.

  9. New York Post

    Wild scene as USC-Oregon brawl nearly erupts after brutal Dante Moore hit (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    It took only seconds for a frightening hit to turn the Coliseum into a powder keg for both teams.

  10. Newsweek

    Oregon Dealt Scary Injury Blow After Star QB Dante Moore Taken to Hospital (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Oregon QB Dante Moore was carted off and taken to a hospital after a scary hit during Saturday's rivalry game against USC.

  11. Breitbart News

    WATCH: USC Player Smiles on Sideline After Illegal Hit that Sent Oregon QB to the Hospital (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Oregon quarterback Dante Moore was the victim of a brutal and illegal hit at the Coliseum on Saturday night.

  12. New York Post

    Oregon gets revenge for dirty hit on Dante Moore by walloping USC (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    USC delivered a devastating blow before halftime Saturday, knocking Oregon quarterback Dante Moore out of the game with a dirty hit. Pulling together in support of their injured teammate amid an increasingly testy atmosphere at the Coliseum, the Ducks found an inspired counter.

  13. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Dylan Raiola leads No. 20 Oregon past No. 12 USC 41-27 after Dante Moore's frightening injury (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Dylan Raiola passed for 289 yards and two touchdowns after star Oregon quarterback Dante Moore’s frightening injury, leading the 20th-ranked Ducks to a stirring 41-27 victory over No. 12 Southern California

  14. The Oregonian

    Dan Lanning provides health update on Dante Moore after devastating hit against USC (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Moore left in the second quarter of Saturday's contest after taking a hit to the head from USC's Desman Stephens II.

  15. New York Post

    Wild USC-Oregon fan fight erupts in stands after Dante Moore hit — with an ironic twist (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A USC fan wearing No. 8 jersey traded punches with an Oregon fan at the Coliseum after Desman Stephens II’s brutal hit knocked Dante Moore out of the game.

  16. The Daily Caller

    Oregon’s Dante Moore Taken To Hospital After Nasty Late Hit Against USC (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Stephens hit him hard

  17. The Oregonian

    Oregon rallies for USC win after QB Dante Moore goes down (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    After QB Dante Moore was injured and taken away by ambulance, backup Dylan Raiola led Oregon to a 41-point win over USC, rallying the team in Moore's honor.

  18. The Guardian

    Lanning decries ‘disgusting’ late hit that sends Oregon QB Dante Moore to hospital (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Senior able to move limbs but taken to hospital USC linebacker Desman Stephens II ejected for play Oregon head coach Dan Lanning has decried a “disgusting play” that left his starting quarterback, Dante Moore, in hospital during the Ducks’ 41-27 win over USC.

  19. NBC Los Angeles

    USC suspends LB Desman Stephens for 1 game for his dangerous hit on Oregon QB Dante Moore (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 26: Quarterback Dante Moore (5) of the Oregon Ducks runs with the football and slides to avoid a tackle from linebacker Desman Stephens II (8) of the USC Trojans in action during a game between the Oregon Ducks and the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum …

  20. Newsweek

    Dan Lanning Calls out ‘Disgusting’ USC Hit That Injured Oregon QB Dante Moore (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Oregon head coach Dan Lanning called out the "disgusting play" that sent quarterback Dante Moore to the hospital.

  21. The Oregonian

    Dante Moore injury update: Star quarterback concussed after big hit against USC (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    As he enters concussion protocol, Moore is believed not to have sustained any additional injuries after Saturday's scary moment.

  22. New York Post

    USC’s Lincoln Riley must suspend Desman Stephens II for disgusting behavior (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    It started with some disgusting sideline crowing, USC linebacker Desman Stephens II getting a hand slap and a shoulder bump from a teammate almost immediately after knocking Oregon quarterback Dante Moore out cold. It must end with silent retribution.

  23. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Southern California suspends linebacker Desman Stephens for one game after dangerous hit on Oregon QB Dante Moore (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Southern California suspends linebacker Desman Stephens for one game after dangerous hit on Oregon QB Dante Moore

  24. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    USC suspends LB for hit on Oregon's Dante Moore (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Moore left the game on a stretcher.

  25. New York Post

    USC suspends Desman Stephens II for ugly celebration after sending Dante Moore to hospital (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Acting quickly and decisively, USC announced Sunday morning that it had suspended linebacker Desman Stephens II for one game in the wake of his vicious hit and post-hit celebration involving Oregon quarterback Dante Moore.

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