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USC linebacker suspended after vicious hit on Oregon quarterback Dante Moore
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Key Points:
- USC linebacker Desman Stephens was suspended for one game following a dangerous late hit on Oregon quarterback Dante Moore during their recent game, where Moore was injured and stretchered off the field.
- Stephens was ejected for targeting after the hit and subsequently celebrated, an action he later apologized for, expressing regret and taking full responsibility.
- USC head coach Lincoln Riley condemned Stephens' actions as unacceptable and emphasized that they do not reflect the team's values, wishing Moore a full recovery.
- Oregon head coach Dan Lanning described the hit as "disgusting," underscoring the severity of the incident.
- Stephens will miss USC's upcoming game against Washington as a result of the suspension.
