Not this season. Oregon coach Dan Lanning announced on Monday, October 26, 2026, that quarterback Dante Moore is not expected to return in 2026. Moore has been out since a late hit at USC in late September, and Lanning said he has not been medically cleared. Lanning called it "not really up to Dante" and said the concussion is serious but that Moore should fully recover.
What comes next is less certain. CBS Sports notes that under the NCAA's new five-year eligibility policy, Moore could return for the 2027 season. ClutchPoints reports that he is also expected to declare for the 2027 NFL Draft, so the two paths are both open. Nothing has been announced about his plans beyond this season.
For the latest, see ESPN's report on the announcement.
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