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Lanning Shifts Focus to UCLA as Moore Remains in Concussion Protocol

The Ducks are preparing for an Oct. 10 home game with their staff weighing Dante Moore's availability under concussion protocol.

UCLA Football Reminds Oregon Coach Dan Lanning Of Indiana's National Title Team
An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows A coach wearing a black shirt and headset talks to a UCLA football player on the field, Image 2 shows Dan Lanning wearing a white Oregon sweatshirt and a headset on the sideline during a football game, Image 3 shows A UCLA football player runs with the ball while pursued by a Maryland defender during a game
An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Oregon Ducks head football coach Dan Lanning adjusts his shirt during a game against Southern California, Image 2 shows Coach wearing a headset and black long-sleeve shirt stands with arms crossed on the sideline

Overview

  • Oregon coach Dan Lanning told reporters on Wednesday, Sept. 30, that he would stop discussing the Ducks' win over USC and move the team's attention to the upcoming game against UCLA.
  • Starting quarterback Dante Moore left the Sept. 26 game after a targeting hit and has been placed in concussion protocol while medical staff continue evaluations.
  • Backup Dylan Raiola threw 19 of 25 for 289 yards and two touchdowns in relief of Moore and has shown he can lead the offense if Moore is unavailable.
  • Lanning cautioned that UCLA, under new coach Bob Chesney, has continuity from James Madison staff and transfers and fields a top rushing attack led by Wayne Knight.
  • With Oregon saying it is not yet at the level it needs to be, the next two weeks will shape depth decisions, Moore's availability under medical rules, and the Ducks' path forward in the College Football Playoff picture.