# Oklahoma State Coach Names Players Who Identified Dante Moore’s Tells

> Oklahoma State coach reveals two linebackers spotted Oregon QB Dante Moore’s pre-snap tells.
- Title: Oklahoma State Coach Names Players Who Identified Dante…
- Summary: Oklahoma State coach reveals two linebackers spotted Oregon QB Dante Moore’s pre-snap tells. Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris said veteran linebackers Ethan…
- Keywords: oklahoma state, dante moore, seahawks, oregon ducks, nfl, college football, defensive coordinator, linebackers, pre-snap tells, power 4, big ten conference, usc trojans
- Source: Oregon Ducks On SI — https://si.com/college/oregon/football/oklahoma-state-coach-names-players-identified-dante-moore-tells
- Published: 2026-09-16T15:35:53+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: oklahoma state, dante moore, seahawks, oregon ducks, nfl, college football, defensive coordinator, linebackers, pre-snap tells, power 4, big ten conference, usc trojans
## Oregon Ducks lose to unranked Oklahoma State
The Ducks suffered a 39-31 upset loss in Stillwater to the unranked Oklahoma State Cowboys.
## Moore's tells go viral
Analysts and fans dissect what's wrong with a Ducks team ranked No. 2 in the preseason top 25 AP Poll.
## Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris speaks
Oklahoma State head coach Eric Morris spoke at OSU Football Media Day in Stillwater, Okla., on Aug. 8, 2026.
## Two linebackers identified Moore's tells
Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris said veteran linebackers Ethan Wesloski and Tate Romney spotted Moore's tendencies before snaps.
## CBS Sports interview
Morris was asked on CBS Sports Network's Inside College Football whether Cassity or another staff member identified Moore's potential tell.
## Morris names linebackers
Morris said: "I think it was our linebackers, Ethan Wesloski and Tate Romney. Super, super sharp kids. Played a ton of football, and I think those guys are the guys."

> "I think it was our linebackers, Ethan Wesloski and Tate Romney. Super, super sharp kids. Played a ton of football, and I think those guys are the guys."
## Cowboys hold Moore to 14-of-29 passing
The Cowboys held Moore to 14-of-29 passing for 191 yards and two touchdowns while sacking him four times.
## Reports suggest Cowboys keyed in on footwork
Reports suggest the Cowboys focused on Moore’s pre-snap footwork, whether his stance was more staggered before passing plays or his feet were closer to parallel on running plays.
## Morris on coaching paranoia
Morris said coaches are always paranoid about signals being stolen or stances tipping off opponents.
## Morris on execution being key
Morris said: "Those things help a little bit, but execution is still the most important thing in this game."

> "Those things help a little bit, but execution is still the most important thing in this game."
## Moore addresses tells
Moore said he is grateful for the discussion and will correct his tells before Big Ten play begins on Sept. 26 vs. USC.
## Moore on player tendencies
Moore said: "Every player has tendencies. That’s why there’s coaches on staff that find little details. I’m glad they brought it up. I’m glad that they got it all into the media."

> "Every player has tendencies. That’s why there’s coaches on staff that find little details. I’m glad they brought it up. I’m glad that they got it all into the media."
## Moore on fixing tells
Moore said: "It just shows me as a player that I have things that I need to fix. Every player has it. It can be a great thing for a team, and I’ve got to make sure I don’t show it to a defense to help them get into a better check."

> "It just shows me as a player that I have things that I need to fix. Every player has it. It can be a great thing for a team, and I’ve got to make sure I don’t show it to a defense to help them get into a better check."
## Ducks have time to correct tells
The Ducks have time to address Moore's tells before Big Ten play begins on Sept. 26 vs. the No. 12 USC Trojans.
## Key takeaway

Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris said veteran linebackers Ethan Wesloski and Tate Romney identified Oregon quarterback Dante Moore’s tendencies before snaps, helping the Cowboys snap a 21-game losing streak.