USC linebacker Desman Stephens ejected after brutal hit on Dante Moore
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Last updated Sep 27, 2026
During a heated matchup at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 26, 2026, USC Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens II was ejected after an illegal hit on Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore. Moore, who was hit while sliding to avoid a tackle, showed signs of distress on the field and required medical attention. Following the incident, players from both teams clashed in a near-brawl, prompting officials to issue unsportsmanlike conduct penalties to every player on both sides. Moore was taken from the field on a stretcher and transported to a hospital, with head coach Dan Lanning stating at halftime that he was moving his extremities.
- •Desman Stephens II knocked out Oregon's Dante Moore with an illegal hit.
- •Both teams nearly brawled as tensions escalated on the field.
- •Every player on both teams received unsportsmanlike conduct penalties.
- •Moore was taken to the hospital after showing signs of injury.
- •Coach Dan Lanning reported Moore was moving his extremities at halftime.
- 2:15 AMYahoo Sports — Referees gives a penalty to every single player on both teams after wild scene
- 2:07 AMYahoo Sports — Wild scene as USC-Oregon brawl nearly erupts after brutal Dante Moore hit
"On Saturday evening, chaos broke out during the rivalry showdown between the USC Trojans and the Oregon Ducks after Oregon star quarterback Dante Moore was knocked out of the game by an illegal hit from USC linebacker Desman Stephens. As both teams reacted to the hit, with Stephens controversially celebrating on the sideline, the officials…
"It took only seconds for a frightening hit to turn the Coliseum into a powder keg for both teams.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 2:15 AMReferees gives a penalty to every single player on both teams after wild scene
On Saturday evening, chaos broke out during the rivalry showdown between the USC Trojans and the Oregon Ducks after Oregon star quarterback Dante Moore was knocked out of the game by an illegal hit from USC linebacker Desman Stephens. As both teams reacted to the hit, with Stephens controversially celebrating on the sideline, the officials…
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 2:07 AMWild scene as USC-Oregon brawl nearly erupts after brutal Dante Moore hit
It took only seconds for a frightening hit to turn the Coliseum into a powder keg for both teams.
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