# UCLA Avoids Dante Moore in Top 25 Game

> UCLA won’t face Oregon QB Dante Moore as recovery continues from scary collision with USC linebacker.
- Title: UCLA Avoids Dante Moore in Top 25 Game · California Post
- Summary: UCLA won’t face Oregon QB Dante Moore as recovery continues from scary collision with USC linebacker. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is out for UCLA’s Top 25…
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- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/08/sports/ucla-wont-face-oregon-qb-dante-moore-as-recovery-continues-from-scary-collision-with-usc-linebacker
- Published: 2026-10-09T03:51:10+00:00
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## Dante Moore Out for Top 25 Game
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore was ruled out for the Top 25 matchup against UCLA this weekend due to concussion protocol after a collision with USC linebacker Desman Stephens on Sept. 26.
## Dylan Raiola Takes Over
Backup quarterback Dylan Raiola, who transferred to Oregon after starting two seasons at Nebraska, will start against No. 21 UCLA after being placed in concussion protocol.
## No Spiteful Banter Expected
UCLA head coach Bob Chesney and Oregon head coach Dan Lanning exchanged pleasantries ahead of the game, with Lanning noting Chesney offered to check on Moore after his USC game.
## Key takeaway

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is out for UCLA’s Top 25 game due to concussion from a collision with USC linebacker Desman Stephens.