# Oregon Ducks QB Battle Shakes Up Illinois Game

> Oregon's QB injury crisis threatens Illinois matchup as backup players step up.
- Title: Oregon Ducks QB Battle Shakes Up Illinois Game | Shortify
- Summary: Oregon's QB injury crisis threatens Illinois matchup as backup players step up. Oregon's quarterback instability, with Dante Moore and Evan Stewart out…
- Keywords: oregon ducks, dante moore, evan stewart, illinois fighting illini, dylan raiola, brock thomas, true freshmen, college football, nfl, oregon state, nebraska cornhuskers, ucla bruis
- Source: Oregon Ducks On SI — https://si.com/college/oregon/football/dante-moore-evan-stewart-injuries-loom-large-illinois-fighting-illini-oregon-ducks
- Published: 2026-10-22T00:06:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: oregon ducks, dante moore, evan stewart, illinois fighting illini, dylan raiola, brock thomas, true freshmen, college football, nfl, oregon state, nebraska cornhuskers, ucla bruis
## Oregon Ducks QB Injury Update
Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore continues concussion recovery from Sept. 26 injury.
## Evan Stewart Out for Illinois
Wide receiver Evan Stewart listed as out for Illinois game after missing Nebraska win.
## Injury Report Details
Dante Moore and Evan Stewart officially out for Illinois trip with Matthew Johnson and Immanuel Iheanacho added.
## Quarterback Battle Continues
Dylan Raiola and Brock Thomas compete for starting role after Moore's injury.
## Raiola's Performance
Raiola started against Nebraska but was benched after poor performance against UCLA.
## Thomas's Inconsistent Play
Thomas threw for 54 yards and 9-for-20 passing against Nebraska, leading to benching.
## Illinois QB Injury
Illinois starting quarterback Katin Houser out for game.
## Bielema's Concern
Illinois coach Bret Bielema says Oregon's QB uncertainty makes game prep challenging.
## Receiver Depth Issues
Oregon receivers Jeremiah McClellan and Evan Stewart out with injuries.
## Dakorien Moore's Stats
Dakorien Moore has four touchdowns and 347 receiving yards to open season.
## True Freshmen Step Up
True freshmen Messiah Hampton and Hudson Lewis show potential in critical games.
## Lanning's View
Coach Dan Lanning says young players can make impact without clear timeline.
## Next Injury Report
Oregon's next injury report expected at 5 p.m. PT on Thursday.
## Illinois Game Impact
Oregon's QB instability threatens Illinois matchup with potential three quarterbacks.
## Key takeaway

Oregon's quarterback instability, with Dante Moore and Evan Stewart out, forces reliance on true freshmen for Illinois game.