The Oregon Ducks are currently in a battle with the USC Trojans, which carries major College Football Playoff and Big Ten implications. If the Ducks were going to win this game, it was going to take a massive showing from Oregon’s superstar quarterback Dante Moore. Early in the second quarter, Oregon may be without their leader for a long time.
Dante Moore escaped the rush early in the second quarter to pick up a first down, and while he was clearly sliding, Desman Stephens II did not care, and unloaded with one of the dirtiest hits you will ever see.
A scary moment as Oregon QB Dante Moore is knocked out by a USC defender. pic.twitter.com/ZV7Rl8lTZv
— Underdog CFB (@UnderdogCFB) September 27, 2026
While Dante Moore looked severely injured, the USC defenders did not care as Stephens II and two of his teammates celebrated after the hit…