Dante Moore plummets in Heisman race, now down to 3 quarterbacks

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore walks off the field holding his nose as the Oregon Ducks host the Wisconsin Badgers on Oct. 25, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. | Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesWisconsin linebacker Mason Posa knocked Dante Moore out of the game with a shot to the face on the third play of the third quarter. Brock Thomas took over and went 4-4 in the second half with a touchdown pass, leading two touchdown drives as the Ducks won 21-7 in miserable conditions at Autzen Stadium.

The driving rain, gusty winds and a stubborn Wisconsin defense reduced Dante Moore's 2025 Heisman chances to a longshot. Back in September after the win…