Oregon receiver Dakorien Moore takes hard hit, exits briefly in Nebraska game
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The gist
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Dakorien Moore took a hard hit over the middle against Nebraska and walked off after a couple of minutes on the turf.
Moore is Oregon's featured target after the Ducks fell to 3-2 with a loss to UCLA.
Background
Dakorien Moore is a wide receiver for the Oregon Ducks, described in the material as a star receiver and the team's featured target. Oregon was 3-2 after losses to UCLA and Oklahoma State, and a third loss to Nebraska would effectively end its College Football Playoff (the postseason tournament that decides the national champion) hopes. Moore had spoken earlier in the week about the team needing a new mindset and about offensive changes, and coach Dan Lanning had singled him out as a player who needs more touches.
How it unfolded
- Oct 10, 2026Moore caught a pass in the second half against UCLA at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.
- Oct 13, 2026Moore met with the media and said Oregon was adding many new plays and changing the offense a lot after the UCLA game.
- Oct 14, 2026Moore said the team needed a new mindset after a 17-15 home loss to UCLA dropped Oregon to 3-2.
- Oct 16, 2026A report said Moore led the team with 77 yards on just 4 catches.
- Oct 17, 2026Against Nebraska, Moore took a very hard hit on a pass up the middle and spent a couple of minutes on the turf before getting up and walking off; the score was 0-0 with 8:13 left in the second quarter.
Who’s saying what
- Player
- Moore said players naturally want the ball and that he is working to earn the trust of all three quarterbacks and be ready when called on.
- Caution
- Moore said the team is too outcome-driven and needs to be process-driven, with accountability and ball security the focus after a turnover-heavy game.
- Support
- Moore said quarterback Dylan Raiola texted him after the game to apologize for his performance, and that the team is behind him to rebuild his confidence.
Still unverified
Brock Thomas is reportedly starting at quarterback over Dylan Raiola against Nebraska; the material also notes the quarterback job seemed open with a possible return for Dante Moore.