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Raiola nears first Oregon start as Moore recovers from concussion
CBS Sports reports Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is unlikely to face UCLA on Saturday, while Dylan Raiola is expected to start in his place.
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Dante Moore returns to Oregon practice while his availability against UCLA remains uncertain
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is unlikely to play against UCLA on Saturday as he recovers from a concussion. Backup Dylan Raiola is expected to make his first start for the Ducks.
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Background
Why this event matters
Dante Moore suffered a head injury against USC on 26 September and is recovering from a concussion. He returned to Oregon practice this week in a helmet and shoulder pads. Coach Dan Lanning said the team would take a gradual approach to his recovery. CBS Sports, citing sources, reports Moore is unlikely to play against UCLA on Saturday. Dylan Raiola, who transferred from Nebraska in the off-season, is expected to make his first start for Oregon. He threw for 289 yards and two touchdowns in relief against USC.
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Dante Moore returns to Oregon practice while his availability against UCLA remains uncertain
Dante Moore suffered a head injury against USC on 26 September and is recovering from a concussion. He returned to Oregon practice this week in a helmet and shoulder pads. Coach Dan Lanning said the team would take a gradual approach to his recovery. CBS Sports, citing sources, r
Reporting trail
CBS Sports | https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/oregon-qb-dante-moore-unlikely-to-play-vs-ucla-as-dylan-raiola-nears-first-ducks-start | published 2026-10-07T20:12:36.000Z | primary sourceCBS Sports source article | Reports Moore is unlikely to play, Lanning’s comments, and Raiola’s relief performance.Retrieved same-event context | Adds a claim about Moore’s return-to-play stage that conflicts with the article’s cautious inference.Event digest | Concisely summarises the expected Raiola start and Moore’s concussion recovery.CBS Sports | https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/dante-moore-injury-explaining-the-ncaas-concussion-protocol-and-if-oregon-qb-can-play-vs-ucla | published 2026-10-06T16:38:57.000Z | primary sourceCBS Sports full text | Reports Moore’s practice return, stage of recovery, Lanning’s comments and Raiola’s performance.Event digest | Concise summary of the reported event; derived from the supplied source.Retrieved context | Repeats the event digest; no independent corroboration indicated.Historical context | Unrelated stories; does not substantiate this event.
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Dante Moore returns to Oregon practice while his availability against UCLA remains uncertain: key people and institutions
Key entities: Dylan Raiola, Dante Moore, Oregon Ducks, UCLA Bruins.
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Dante Moore returns to Oregon practice while his availability against UCLA remains uncertain: key questions
Is Moore confirmed out against UCLA? No. CBS Sports’ sources say he is unlikely to play, but his availability has not been confirmed. Who is expected to start at quarterback? Dylan Raiola is expected to start; the team has not formally confirmed it. What did Lanning say about Moo
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Dante Moore returns to Oregon practice while his availability against UCLA remains uncertain: reporting sources
CBS Sports | https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/oregon-qb-dante-moore-unlikely-to-play-vs-ucla-as-dylan-raiola-nears-first-ducks-start | published 2026-10-07T20:12:36.000Z | primary source | CBS Sports source article | Reports Moore is unlikely to play, Lanning’s com
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Dante Moore returns to Oregon practice while his availability against UCLA remains uncertain: timeline
2026-09-26: Moore was injured by a hit to the head against USC and was stretchered off the field. 2026-10-07: Moore returned to practice; Lanning described a gradual recovery approach. CBS Sports reported he was unlikely to play against UCLA, while Raiola was expected to start. W
Timeline
2026-09-26
Moore was injured by a hit to the head against USC and was stretchered off the field.
2026-10-07
Moore returned to practice; Lanning described a gradual recovery approach. CBS Sports reported he was unlikely to play against UCLA, while Raiola was expected to start.
Wednesday night, exact date not specified
Oregon’s first availability report of the week was due.
Saturday, exact date not specified
Oregon is scheduled to play UCLA.
FAQ
Is Moore confirmed out against UCLA?
No. CBS Sports’ sources say he is unlikely to play, but his availability has not been confirmed.
Who is expected to start at quarterback?
Dylan Raiola is expected to start; the team has not formally confirmed it.
What did Lanning say about Moore’s recovery?
Moore practised in a helmet and shoulder pads, and Lanning said the team would take a gradual approach.
How did Raiola perform in relief against USC?
He threw for 289 yards and two touchdowns.
Has Moore been cleared to play against UCLA?
The supplied report does not confirm clearance or whether he will play.
What stage of recovery has Moore reached?
CBS Sports reports he is at stage four of five.
Who could start if Moore is unavailable?
Backup Dylan Raiola could make his first Oregon start, but no starting decision is reported.
How did Raiola perform against USC?
He completed 19 of 25 passes for 289 yards and two touchdowns, and led four touchdown drives.