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Chris Simms apologizes to Dante Moore, Oregon after injury comments

Broadcaster Chris Simms faced substantial criticism following his remarks regarding an injury sustained by Dante Moore during Week 4 of the 2026 college football season. During the halftime intermission of the matchup between the Oregon Ducks and the USC Trojans on Saturday, Sept.

26, Simms characterized the hit on Moore as a Debbie Downer moment and suggested the quarterback slid too late. Moore had been carted off on a stretcher and transported to a hospital after absorbing a helmet area blow from linebacker Desman Stephens II that drew a targeting penalty.

The following day, Simms published a video statement retracting his commentary and offering an apology to the fanbase of Oregon, Dan Lanning, and the player himself. Referencing his own historical playing career injuries, including a severe spleen rupture two decades prior, the former NFL quarterback acknowledged that he failed to demonstrate adequate empathy and mishandled the broadcast situation.

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