USC Suspends Desman Stephens II for 1 Game After Hit Hospitalized Oregon QB Dante Moore
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 27
USC Suspends Desman Stephens II for 1 Game After Hit Hospitalized Oregon QB Dante Moore
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 27
Summary
1-game suspension and formal apologies came Sunday after USC defensive back Desman Stephens II celebrated a late hit that sent Oregon quarterback Dante Moore to a hospital by ambulance.
NBC footage showed Stephens smiling on the sideline while Moore was treated on the field, intensifying backlash after the targeting ejection nearly sparked a fight.
Lincoln Riley called the conduct unacceptable and said Stephens will miss USC's next game against Washington; Stephens said his reaction was inappropriate and inexcusable.
Dan Lanning labeled the hit disgusting, though Oregon had not issued a medical update on Moore beyond saying he was moving and still being assessed.
The incident overshadowed No. 12 USC's 41-27 loss to Oregon, the Trojans' fifth straight defeat to the Ducks.