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Dakorien Moore news
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The gist
Dakorien Moore scored on a 62-yard reception as No. 2 Oregon beat Boise State 34-27.
The receiver's breakout follows an injury-hit 2025, with Oklahoma State next.
Background
Dakorien Moore was injured off and on throughout last season and never quite broke out for the huge game befitting his preseason hype. He is healthy now, and Oregon's receiver room — Moore, Jeremiah McClellan and Evan Stewart — combined for 20 receptions for 315 yards and two touchdowns in the opener. His 62-yard score against Boise State gave the Ducks the lead for good, and Oregon next heads to Oklahoma State.
How it unfolded
- Sep 5, 2026No. 2 Oregon beat Boise State 34-27 at Autzen Stadium; Dakorien Moore scored on a 62-yard reception with 7:51 left to give the Ducks the lead for good.
- Sep 8, 2026Oregon coach Dan Lanning said one receiver had minor corrective hand surgery and Iverson Hooks tweaked a hamstring, adding he thinks Hooks will be back this week.
- Sep 9, 2026Dakorien Moore provided an injury update before the Oklahoma State clash.
- Sep 10, 2026Moore commented on Iverson Hooks' potential with Oregon and on handling the Stillwater heat, saying he is used to the weather and will be fine.
Who’s saying what
- Player
- Moore said his cutback against Boise State came naturally, that last year's playoff loss to Indiana still burns him, and that being hurt meant he didn't get to showcase his talents as much as he could have.
- Opponent
- Oklahoma State's Bodnar said Oregon's receivers are fast and twitchy but so are the receivers OSU's defense faces in practice, and the way to counter their athleticism is to be physical and get hands on them.
- Analysts
- Oklahoma State's Morris said any good quarterback will pick a defense apart if the picture stays the same, pointing to the challenge Dante Moore poses.