Oregon quarterback Dante Moore to miss remainder of season with concussion

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning announced on Monday night in Eugene that quarterback Dante Moore is not expected to return this season due to a concussion. CBS Sports and the New York Post reported that Lanning clarified the decision during his weekly news conference, stating he was not anticipating Moore being back on the field. [1][3][4][8][9]

The injury occurred during a game against Southern California, though outlets reported slightly different dates. Fox News stated the game took place on September 28, while CBS Sports noted it was September 26. Fox News and CBS Sports reported that Moore sustained the head injury when he took a late hit to the head from USC linebacker Desman Stephens II. The New York Post reported that Moore resumed practicing earlier in October but remained in concussion protocol. [1][3][4]

Moore played college football for the UCLA Bruins in 2023 before joining the Oregon Ducks. Before his college career, he attended Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School in Detroit, Michigan, where he led his team to Michigan Division III state championships in 2021 and 2022. [10][13]

According to Fox News, the decision shifts Moore's focus toward the 2026 NFL Draft. However, CBS Sports reported that Moore had previously turned down the 2026 NFL Draft to return to school for another season, while The New York Times examined how teams might evaluate him as a potential 2027 draft prospect. [1][4][6]