Outcry Mounts for Indefinite Suspension of USC’s Desman Stephens II After Targeting Hit and Taunt Injures Oregon QB Dante Moore
A contentious Week 4 matchup between USC and Oregon saw Ducks quarterback Dante Moore exit the game after a “dirty” targeting hit from USC linebacker Desman Stephens II. Stephens was ejected, but widespread calls for an indefinite or season-long suspension are now echoing across social media and from former players due to his celebratory taunt while Moore lay injured. The Big Ten and USC face pressure to impose significant disciplinary action.