The Oregon Ducks went down to Los Angeles and picked up a massive win over the USC Trojans, 41-27, but did lose a key piece along the way.
Dante Moore suffered a scary injury after taking a hard hit to the head from a USC defender while sliding. The injury sent shockwaves around the college football world, and plenty of Oregon and college football fans made their voices heard.
However, Oregon's backup quarterback, Nebraska transfer Dylan Raiola, stole the show with a pair of touchdown passes and big plays in the second half to guide the Ducks to victory. Four different Ducks found the end zone, and Oregon fans let their pleasure be known on social media while taking down the rival Trojans.
Jamari Johnson returned and topped 100 receiving yards,
as did Dierre Hill Jr., who scored twice. Dakorien Moore hauled in a heave from Raiola for the go-ahead score in the fourth quarter, and the Ducks never looked back as the defense made a pair of late stops.
Dan Lanning and the Ducks will get the upcoming week off, and the bye couldn't come at a better time following Moore's injury. Take a look at how Oregon fans reacted to the big win on social media.
Hometown Music
Looks like Oregon has indeed brought its band
— Adam Bradford (@Adam_Bradford14) September 26, 2026
If I recall, the Ducks rarely bring their band on the road
Beat the Trojans
Oregon has owned this matchup lately. Now go into the Coliseum and remind USC why.
— Jeff (@JeffVColley) September 26, 2026
Go Ducks. 🦆
Jamari's Return
Jamari Johnson is set to play 🙌 pic.twitter.com/DejpnuecCO
— Barstool Ducks (@BarstoolDucks) September 26, 2026
Welcome Back, Bear
Bear Alexander with the 3rd down sack to end the USC drive.
— Reason (@the_real_reason) September 26, 2026
USC misses the FG attempt. pic.twitter.com/jjEOgSFL3S
Strong Start
Oregon Ducks: pic.twitter.com/pMdstPHTPU
— James “Jimbo Slice” Smith, CPA, CMA, MIA (@CPA_ALL_DAY) September 26, 2026
Jordon Davison Rumbling
JORDON DAVISON HUGE RUN pic.twitter.com/1lQqgMu4aj
— FD (@flooduck) September 26, 2026
Jamari Johnson Hurdling Defenders
JAMARI JOHNSON HURDLES A DEFENDER 🤯 pic.twitter.com/z65rYxqFiE
— FD (@flooduck) September 26, 2026
As Expected
Just what we all thought with USC and Oregon right? Low scoring. 3-0 Ducks after 1. Haha
— David Pollack (@davidpollack47) September 27, 2026
Coverage Mismatch
Not ideal to have Mixon guarding the best USC WR. Good scheme by Riley
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) September 27, 2026
Next Man Up
Dylan Raiola is going to lead the Oregon ducks to the national championship
— CFB_Wyatt (@wyattwendry2023) September 27, 2026
For Dante
I’ve never been so pissed man.
— 🦆 B1G Duck Energy 🦆 (@B1GDuckEnergyy) September 27, 2026
Win this shit for 5. https://t.co/UX0MmQjQPN
Dylan Raiola Steps Up
Dylan Raiola even made the camera guy bite pic.twitter.com/W7xbjuNknb
— Bussin' With The Boys (@BussinWTB) September 27, 2026
In Raiola We Trust
Oregon may have a better backup quarterback than some NFL teams pic.twitter.com/uiXr2s7juR
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) September 27, 2026
Dirty Hit
There are a lot of times when a QB slides that a defender is caught in no man's land because they can't defy time and space, but Desman Stephens is standing, shoulders square when Moore is already in his slide. He lowered and went in anyway. pic.twitter.com/B9rFW4du1X
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) September 27, 2026
Dan Lanning Stands Up For His Ducks
What a photo from Kiyoshi Mio - IMAGN. pic.twitter.com/jOlrZSV5VI
— Zachary Neel (@zacharycneel) September 27, 2026
Dierre Hill Sparks the Second Half
What a drive by Dierre 💪 pic.twitter.com/uuhk0SaXQ7
— Barstool Ducks (@BarstoolDucks) September 27, 2026
The Missing Piece
Jamari Johnson is seriously the glue to this offense.
— 🦆 B1G Duck Energy 🦆 (@B1GDuckEnergyy) September 27, 2026
Big Man, Big Plays
Raiola connects with Jamari Johnson for a huge gain pic.twitter.com/gLbKOPATrM
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) September 27, 2026
Dierre, Again
DIERRE HILL JR. IS AT IT AGAIN! The Ducks extend their lead. 😤
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) September 27, 2026
📺: Big Ten Saturday Night: Oregon at USC on NBC & Peacock pic.twitter.com/4MpkNKV7zE
Koi's Rough Night
The downgrade from Dillon Thieneman to Koi Perich is noticeable.
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) September 27, 2026
Defense Struggling
taking the NIL money back from the players on defense pic.twitter.com/gaLpmoDTUy
— Owen Tooelve (@owentooelve) September 27, 2026
Dakorien Moore, Woah!
Dakorien Moore snatched that one from the heavens. pic.twitter.com/zH5cci3HPu
— Logan Brown (@LoganABrown) September 27, 2026
Five-Star Faith
The faith Dylan has in Dakorien to make that catch man. He was going to him the whole way and DK came through, hell ya.
— Austin 🦆 (@deviousduck_) September 27, 2026
Finney Makes a Stand
BRANDON FINNEY CLUTCH PBU pic.twitter.com/uvVBIFaNoE
— Oregon Updates (@oregon__updates) September 27, 2026
Davison's Dagger
Dagger. Ducks score with 1:55 to go up 2 scores. pic.twitter.com/2k6vGV8xpW
— Zachary Neel (@zacharycneel) September 27, 2026
Just a Reminder
Yup. It’s still greener. https://t.co/WHGDzD9tT4
— Cam (@CamDerbyTV) September 27, 2026
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This article originally appeared on Ducks Wire: Oregon Ducks fans react to victory vs. USC Trojans, Dante Moore injury
