Oregon Quarterback Dante Moore Carted Off After Head Hit Against USC
USC linebacker Desman Stephens was ejected for targeting following the play that left Moore needing medical attention.
Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore was taken off the field on a cart during Saturday night's game against the USC Trojans after sustaining a hard hit to the head. The incident occurred about five minutes into the second quarter as Moore attempted to gain a first down. USC linebacker Desman Stephens was flagged for targeting on the play and ejected from the game.
Moore remained on the field for an extended period while receiving attention from medical personnel. According to reports during the NBC Sports broadcast, Moore was able to move his hands and feet, and rotate his arms while being carted off. His teammates gathered around him before he was transported off the field and into an ambulance.
USC entered the matchup ranked No. 12, while Oregon was No. 20. Following Moore's departure, Dylan Raiola took over at quarterback for the Ducks. Raiola completed the drive with a touchdown pass to wide receiver Evan Stewart. Oregon went on to lead 13-10 at halftime with a field goal.
Stephens was seen smiling and being congratulated by teammates on the sideline as Moore was being attended to, a reaction that drew criticism. The specific details of Moore's injury have not been released.