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Raiola steps in as Oregon beats USC 41–27

Dylan Raiola passed for 289 yards and two touchdowns after starting quarterback Dante Moore left early, while Dakorien Moore scored the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter.

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Oregon defeated USC 41–27 at the Los Angeles Coliseum, with a fourth-quarter touchdown from Dakorien Moore putting the Ducks ahead in a game that shifted after their starting quarterback left early.

Dante Moore exited in the second quarter after a hit while sliding. The supplied reports do not establish his condition or diagnosis.

Dylan Raiola took over and passed for 289 yards and two touchdowns, completing more than 75 per cent of his passes, according to Fox Sports. He also threw an early touchdown pass to Evan Stewart.

Dakorien Moore caught a deep pass for Oregon’s go-ahead score in the fourth quarter. Oregon then secured the 41–27 win.

Fox Sports said the result revived Oregon’s College Football Playoff prospects after its loss to Oklahoma State. That remains an assessment; the supplied material does not establish how the win will affect the team’s eventual standing.

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