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Oregon rules Dante Moore out against Nebraska as quarterbacks compete
Oregon has ruled quarterback Dante Moore out for Saturday's game against Nebraska, his second straight absence.
The Ducks must choose between Dylan Raiola and Brock Thomas to start in his place.
Raiola, who transferred from Nebraska, led Oregon to a win over USC but struggled badly in the loss to UCLA; Thomas came on in that game and nearly helped Oregon recover.
The UCLA defeat was Oregon's second loss of the season, and the team fell out of the AP poll after starting the year ranked No.
2.
Coach Dan Lanning says the offense is being evaluated, including the quarterback position and who calls the plays, but has not announced changes.
He says the choice will depend on the players' work in practice and their recent performances.
Oregon faces Nebraska on Saturday with its quarterback decision still unresolved.
Oregon ruled quarterback Dante Moore out of Saturday’s game against Nebraska.
Moore is set to miss his second straight game after sustaining a concussion against USC on Sept. 26.
Coach Dan Lanning said Oregon is holding a competition for the starting quarterback spot.
Dylan Raiola and Brock Thomas are competing, and freshman Akili Smith Jr. is also involved, according to ESPN.
Raiola transferred to Oregon from Nebraska and struggled in the Ducks’ 17-15 loss to UCLA.
- Who
- Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is out; Dylan Raiola, Brock Thomas and Akili Smith Jr. are in the quarterback competition.
- What
- Oregon ruled Moore out for its game against Nebraska. The team has not announced its starting quarterback.
- When
- The game is scheduled for Saturday. Moore was ruled out on Wednesday.
- Where
- Oregon will play Nebraska. The game venue is not stated.
- Why
- Moore is recovering from a concussion sustained against USC on Sept. 26.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Moore sustained a concussion against USC.
Raiola came on for Moore and led Oregon to a win.
Oregon lost 17-15 to UCLA, with Raiola replaced by Thomas in the fourth quarter.
Oregon listed Moore as out for Saturday’s game against Nebraska.
Oregon is scheduled to play Nebraska.
- Moore
- Ruled out for the Nebraska game
- Reason for absence
- Concussion sustained against USC on Sept. 26
- Oregon's last result
- 17-15 loss to UCLA
- Quarterback competition
- Raiola, Thomas and Smith Jr.
- Raiola at USC
- Threw for 289 yards and two touchdowns in Oregon's win
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What people are saying
He's out there at practice, throwing the ball
Of course, it's going to be an emotional game for Dylan, being the place he came from
everything is being evaluated