Oregon quarterback Dante Moore likely to miss remainder of season after concussion
Oregon's Dante Moore has not been medically cleared following a concussion sustained against USC and is expected to sit out the rest of the season, leaving his draft future uncertain.
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore suffered a concussion during a 41-27 victory over USC on Sept. 26 and has not played since. The injury required transport to Los Angeles General Medical Center, and he has yet to receive full medical clearance. Head coach Dan Lanning said the decision to keep Moore out is not a selfish choice by the player and that he will likely not return this season.
Moore, a redshirt junior who was on early Heisman Trophy watch lists, had completed 69.7% of his passes for 926 yards, nine touchdowns and no interceptions over three games before the injury. While he still has a year of eligibility, he may consider entering the 2027 NFL draft early. Lanning noted that Moore will make a decision about his future after the season and that he remains a strong draft prospect.
Analysts have varied in their projections, with some still viewing Moore as a potential first-round pick, while others rank different quarterbacks ahead of him for the 2027 draft class.