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Oregon QB Dante Moore hospitalized after targeting hit by USC's Stephens

Heisman contender was carted off on a stretcher and taken to LA General County Hospital after a late hit sparked a brawl at the Coliseum.

What to know

  • Oregon's Dante Moore, a Heisman contender and top 2027 NFL Draft prospect, was hospitalized after USC's Desman Stephens II hit him in the head while he was sliding.
  • Stephens was ejected for targeting and the play sparked an on-field brawl between the two teams.
  • Stephens drew additional backlash for appearing to celebrate after his ejection while Moore was still being treated on the field.
  • Backup Dylan Raiola led Oregon to a 10-7 lead, but Moore's status for Oregon's upcoming games against UCLA and Ohio State remains unknown.

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Oregon QB Dante Moore hospitalized after targeting hit by USC's Stephens
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    Oregon awaits word on Moore's condition after hospital evaluation

    Outlets reported Moore remained hospitalized for further evaluation with no immediate confirmation of the severity of his injury, leaving Oregon's plans for upcoming games uncertain.

    1. first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago · also NY Post, Daily Caller, Sports Illustrated, The Oregonian, PennLive, MassLive +4

      21 more headlines
    2. first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago · also Sports Illustrated, NBC Sports, Guardian Sport, Guardian US, Newsweek, Awful Announcing

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    2 more claims →
    • USC has suspended Desman Stephens II for Saturday’s game vs. Washington, the team announced. The USC LB was ejected after a late hit on Oregon QB Dante Moore.

      @AdamSchefterX1d ago369▲view on X ↗
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    • USC suspended LB Desman Stephens II for one game after he was ejected from Saturday’s loss to Oregon for a hit to the head of Ducks QB Dante Moore. “Desman’s actions in last night’s game are unacceptable and are not reflective of USC Football nor of his personal character,” said Trojans coach Lincoln Riley of Stephens II's taunting after the hit.

      TheAthletic@sportsbots.xyzMastodon1d agoview on Mastodon ↗
    • Dan Lanning Rips 'Disgusting' Hit on Dante Moore That Injured QB, Shades USC After Oregon's Win https:// bleacherreport.com/articles/25 503372-dan-lanning-rips-disgusting-hit-dante-moore-injured-qb-shades-usc-after-oregons-win?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into All Stories @ all-stories-BleacherReport

      BleacherReport@flipboard.comMastodon1d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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    Coverage turns to NCAA targeting rule enforcement

    Reporting examined how the hit and ejection renewed scrutiny of how NCAA targeting rules are applied and enforced for hits on sliding or defenseless players.

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    Stephens draws backlash for celebrating after the ejection

    Video circulated showing Stephens celebrating with USC teammates on the sideline after his ejection while Moore was still being attended to and taken to the hospital, prompting widespread criticism of his reaction online.

    “Oregon QB Dante Moore taken to hospital after taking hit to head vs. USC ... USC's Desman Stephens II was called for targeting on the play.”
    — @athletic@sportsfeed.me, sports news account · source
    1. 12 outlets first by Sports Illustrated, 1d ago · also Yahoo Sports, TSN, CBS Sports, Philadelphia Inquirer, Orlando Sentinel, Baltimore Sun +5 · read ↗

    2. first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago

    • Oregon QB Dante Moore has been taken to a hospital after taking a hit to the head vs. USC on Saturday. Moore, a potential first-round pick, bypassed the NFL Draft to return to Oregon this season. He was a preseason Heisman contender and the Ducks were a national championship favorite.

      TheAthletic@sportsbots.xyzMastodon1d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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    Backup Dylan Raiola takes over, throws TD on second snap

    With Moore out, Nebraska transfer Dylan Raiola entered the game and threw a touchdown pass to Evan Stewart on his second snap, putting Oregon ahead 10-7.

    “Stephens came in low and hit Moore in the head and chest with his shoulder.”
    — AP (Greg Beacham), wire reporter · source
    1. first by CBS Sports, 2d ago · also Bleacher Report, ESPN, Yahoo Sports, Philadelphia Inquirer

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    2. first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago

  5. background

    Moore stretchered off, taken by ambulance to hospital — Moore was placed on a backboard, put in a neck brace, and loaded onto a cart before being taken by ambulance from the Coliseum tunnel to LA General County Hospital for evaluation; broadcasts reported he had movement in his hands and extremities.

  6. background

    USC's Stephens hits sliding Moore in the head, ejected for targeting — Moore was sliding to complete an 11-yard scramble to the USC 12-yard line when linebacker Desman Stephens II came in low and hit him in the head and chest with his shoulder, snapping his head into the turf; officials upheld a targeting call and ejected Stephens, and a brawl broke out as Oregon players confronted him.

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  1. first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago · also AP News, CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated

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  2. first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago · also The Oregonian, Sports Illustrated

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  3. first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago · also CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated

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  4. first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago · also Philadelphia Inquirer, ABC7 Los Angeles

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  5. first by AL.com, 10h ago · also PennLive, MassLive

  6. first by Sports Illustrated, 1d ago · also Sporting News, Yahoo Sports

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  7. first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago · also Sports Illustrated

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  8. first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago · also The Oregonian

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  9. first by Yahoo Sports, 13h ago · also Newsweek

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  10. first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago · also The Oregonian

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