Oregon coach Dan Lanning says quarterback Dante Moore is not expected to return for the rest of the 2026 season after a concussion. ESPN reports Moore has missed the past three games, and several outlets confirm he has not played since the head injury suffered against USC on Sept. 26.
The coverage connects the injury news to Moore’s football future. CBS Sports and The Athletic add context about his draft plans, including that he previously turned down the 2026 NFL Draft to return to Oregon. Yahoo Sports also frames the season-ending development in terms of whether it could affect how Moore’s college career ends and what comes next.
Across reports, the core facts are consistent: Moore is in concussion protocol, Oregon expects he will not return this season, and his last appearance came against USC on Sept. 26. Outlets differ mainly in how much background they provide about NFL draft timing and in whether they include Oregon’s current record or broader “future” framing.
