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Desman Stephens Suspended One Game for Targeting Dante Moore

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 1:59 AM UTC · How we work

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Stephens Suspended One-Game

USC linebacker Desman Stephens II was suspended one game for targeting Oregon quarterback Dante Moore.
Moore suffered a concussion and was stretchered to Los Angeles General County Hospital.
Stephens celebrated on the sideline after being ejected for the hit.
Stephens later apologized and wished Moore a speedy recovery.
The suspension means Stephens will miss USC’s Oct. 3 game against Washington at the Coliseum.

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Stephens Suspended One-Game

USC linebacker Desman Stephens II was suspended one game for targeting Oregon quarterback Dante Moore.
Moore suffered a concussion and was stretchered to Los Angeles General County Hospital.
Stephens celebrated on the sideline after being ejected for the hit.
Stephens later apologized and wished Moore a speedy recovery.
The suspension means Stephens will miss USC’s Oct. 3 game against Washington at the Coliseum.

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