Oregon football dealt concerning Dante Moore injury update for UCLA matchup

Oregon star QB Dante Moore is currently considered unlikely to play against No. 21 UCLA this weekend as he continues to work back from the concussion he suffered vs. USC, sources tell @CBSSports.

Leaves Dylan Raiola as the likely starter vs. UCLA. On a positive note with Moore,… pic.twitter.com/j2TsFr2YqM

— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) October 7, 2026

Moore suffered the concussion during Oregon’s 41-27 road win vs. USC on Sept. 26 after taking a targeting hit while sliding. He was taken to a hospital, and coach Dan Lanning later said MRI and CT scans were clean.

The Ducks had a bye last weekend, giving Moore nearly two weeks between the injury and Saturday’s game. He returned to practice Monday in a helmet and shoulder pads but has not been cleared.

Raiola played well in relief against the Trojans, completing 19 of 25 passes for 289 yards and two touchdowns while directing five touchdown drives.

Moore has completed 69 of 99 passes for 926 yards and nine touchdowns through four games.

Saturday’s matchup also carries a personal angle for Moore, who began his college career at UCLA before transferring to Oregon. If he sits, Raiola would make his first start for Oregon in Saturday’s Big Ten matchup at Autzen Stadium.

The Ducks host UCLA Saturday afternoon as Oregon looks to improve to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in Big Ten play. Moore continues to progress, but Raiola remains the likely starter if the current outlook holds.

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