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Oregon’s Dante Moore stretchered off after head hit against USC

USC linebacker Desman Stephens III was ejected after officials ruled his hit on Moore targeting. The supplied report does not establish Moore’s condition.

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Medical staff carry a football player on a stretcher while supporting his head and neck.
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Oregon quarterback Dante Moore was taken from the field on a stretcher and towards an ambulance after a head hit during the game against USC. The incident occurred with 10:05 remaining in the second quarter, as Moore began to slide during a scramble.

Fox Sports reported that medical staff supported Moore’s head and neck as he was removed from the field. The report does not establish his condition, diagnosis or destination after he left.

The hit by USC linebacker Desman Stephens III was confirmed as targeting, and Stephens was ejected from the game.

Backup quarterback Dylan Raiola entered after Moore’s injury. On his first throw, he connected with Evan Stewart for a three-yard touchdown pass.

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