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UCLA football: 4 players who (probably) won’t be back in 2024

By Josh Yourish

Sep 9, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Dante Moore (3) runs with the ball against the San Diego State Aztecs during the first half at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Dante Moore (3) runs with the ball against the San Diego State Aztecs during the first half at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 16, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Dante Moore (3) leaves following the victory against the North Carolina Central Eagles at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 16, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Dante Moore (3) leaves following the victory against the North Carolina Central Eagles at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Dante Moore, freshman

Coming into the year, Chip Kelly didn’t want to go to Dante Moore as early as he did, but injuries and poor play from Ethan Garber necessitated it. Then, the five-star freshman played more like a freshman than a five-star.

Through Week 11, Moore is at 1,344 yards while completing 52.0% of his passes for an average of 7.7 yards per attempt with 10 touchdowns to seven interceptions. In UCLA’s Week 11 loss to Arizona State, Colin Schlee had to start at QB due to injuries to both Garbers and Moore.

As a five-star, Moore will be a hot commodity if he enters the portal this offseason, and he’s much more likely to if Kelly is fired.

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