Oregon QB Dante Moore unlikely to play vs. UCLA as Dylan Raiola nears first Ducks start

Sources tell CBS Sports the Ducks will likely roll with Raiola against the Bruins as Moore continues his recovery from a concussion Despite returning to practice this week, Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is "unlikely to play" against UCLA on Saturday, sources tell CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz. On Monday, Ducks coach Dan Lanning said that Moore was back at practice in shoulder pads and a helmet, but the team is taking things slowly with its star quarterback. Oregon will release its first availability report of the week on Wednesday night, but it sounds like Moore will be listed as questionable at best. "Dante was out there at practice for us today," Lanning said at his weekly press conference.
"Similar to what we said before, we're gonna do what's best for Dante moving forward. … It was great to see him back out there with his teammates getting to work today." Moore has been recovering from a concussion since taking a dangerous hit to the head against USC on Sept. 26. Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens Jr. struck a forceful blow to Moore's head as he was sliding, and the Oregon quarterback had to be stretchered off the field. The NCAA's return-to-play protocol for players in the concussion protocol features five stages. Given that Moore is back at practice, it would be fair
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