Dante Moore puts on a commanding, three-touchdown performance, solidifying his place as UCLA’s No. 1 quarterback in a 35-10 win over San Diego State.
The kid can play.
What was supposed to be a competition turned into a coronation Saturday evening, UCLA quarterback Dante Moore seizing the moment when given his first career start.
The freshman may never give the job back.
Looking poised and polished, Moore led the Bruins to a 35-10 victory over San Diego State at Snapdragon Stadium while making an airtight case to be named the permanent starter.
Trumpeting his arrival more loudly than the pregame F-35 fighter jet flyover, Moore completed 17 of 27 passes for 290 yards with three touchdowns against an opponent known for sturdy defense.
Earlier in the week, UCLA coach Chip Kelly said Moore would be one of three quarterbacks to play as the battle to find a top option stretched into a second week. By halftime, there was no reason to go with anyone else.
Well, except in the final minutes of a blowout.
