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USC suspended linebacker Desman Stephens II for one game following his targeting penalty and subsequent celebration on the sideline after hitting Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, who was left motionless and had to be taken to a hospital. Coach Lincoln Riley stated that Stephens’s behavior does not reflect USC football values, and Stephens himself apologized for his actions in a statement released by the team. The incident occurred during Saturday's game at the Coliseum where USC lost 41-27 to Oregon.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-27,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
On September 26, USC faced off against Oregon in Los Angeles at the Coliseum. The game was highly anticipated as both teams entered with questions about their true potential after inconsistent performances earlier in the season. USC, ranked No. 12 and undefeated through four games but marred by defensive issues under new coordinator Gary Patterson, sought to prove itself a playoff contender. Oregon, coming off an 84-0 victory over Portland State but a loss to Oklahoma State, was favored as the No. 20 team.
Midway through the second quarter, Dante Moore, Oregon's quarterback, slid toward the USC sideline and received a vicious forearm hit from linebacker Desman Stephens II, leading to a chaotic scene on the field with players arguing and pushing each other. Moore had to be carted off in an ambulance, setting off concerns for his well-being as medical personnel tended to him.
Stephens was ejected for targeting while both teams were penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct, but the incident overshadowed any excitement on the field. The game resumed with Oregon's backup quarterback Dylan Raiola taking over, highlighting the unexpected drama that unfolded in a heated rivalry matchup. Despite the controversy, USC held a 7-3 lead after Moore’s injury, leaving fans and analysts to speculate about the long-term implications of such aggressive play in football.
Written for “USC vs Oregon Football Game” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 20 other(s) covering the same event.
Acting quickly and decisively, USC announced Sunday morning that it had suspended linebacker Desman Stephens II for one game in the wake of his vicious hit and post-hit celebration involving Oregon quarterback Dante Moore.
asserted
it → act → Moore
Stephens will miss the Trojans’ game against Washington next weekend at the Coliseum after he leveled Moore with a forearm while the quarterback was sliding in the second quarter Saturday at the Coliseum, leaving Moore motionless on the field for a lengthy stretch.
asserted
quarterback → miss → stretch
Afterward, Stephens could be seen celebrating with teammates and smiling on the sideline while accepting their congratulations.
uncertain
Stephens → see → congratulations
He was called for targeting and ejected from the game.
asserted
He → call → game
“Desman’s actions in last night’s game are unacceptable and are not reflective of USC football nor of his personal character,” USC coach Lincoln Riley said in a statement.
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Riley → say → statement
“He understands his mistake, accepts the consequences of his actions and will learn from this.
asserted
He → understand → this
The entire Trojan Family wishes Dante a full recovery, and we send our best regards to him and his family.”
asserted
we → wish → him
In a separate statement, Stephens apologized for his actions during the Trojans’ 41-27 loss to the Ducks.
asserted
Stephens → apologize → Ducks
“Seeing a player injured like that is incredibly serious, and my reaction in the moments afterward was completely inappropriate and inexcusable.
asserted
reaction → see → moments
Regardless of what was going through my mind at the time, there is no justification for smiling or celebrating while another player receives medical attention.
asserted
player → go → attention
“I take full responsibility for my actions.
asserted
I → take → actions
That is not the person or teammate I want to be, and I will learn from this.
asserted
I → want → this
“I am deeply sorry to Dante, his family and everyone who saw my reaction.
asserted
who → see → reaction
I hope he makes a full and speedy recovery.”
asserted
he → hope → recovery
Oregon coach Dan Lanning said after the game that Moore, who was taken to a hospital, had regained some movement in his body.
asserted
who → say → body
USC fell six spots to No. 18 in the Associated Press poll released Sunday.
asserted
USC → fall → poll
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