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Dante Moore knocked out by brutal hit during USC game

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, a potential first overall pick in the 2027 NFL draft, was knocked unconscious after taking a brutal hit to the head while sliding against USC.

Moore ran for 10 yards in the second quarter before going into a feet-first slide. USC's Desmond Stephens drove his shoulder into Moore's head, slamming the back of his head into the ground. Moore immediately exhibited the fencing response that frequently comes with serious head trauma. sportbet.rodeo

Moore was on the ground for several minutes before being placed on a stretcher and carted to an ambulance, where he was moving his hands and feet. Stephens was called for targeting and ejected from the game, though a brawl was avoided as officials and coaches calmed tensions between both teams.