No. 18 USC rallies past Washington 25-21 with Stewart's fumble return TD, more big defensive plays
No. 18 Southern California rallied from a double-digit deficit in the second half for a 25-21 victory over WashingtonOCTOBER 4 • Associated Press
DESMAN STEPHENS II #8 - LINEBACKER - USC TROJANS
18 TCKL •
0 INT •
0.5 SCK
18 TCKL
0 INT
0.5 SCK
Lincoln Riley explains decision to suspend USC's Desman Stephens II USC coach Lincoln Riley said Desman Stephens II said he "needs to have more awareness" and is disappointed how he handled the Dante Moore in...
SEPTEMBER 30 • USATODAY.COM
Behind the Scenes: Dan Lanning’s Speech, Oregon’s Response And A Viral USC Radio Call
Go behind the scenes of Oregon’s response to Dante Moore’s injury, Dan Lanning's speech and a USC radio call that went viral for all the wro...SEPTEMBER 29 • FOX SPORTS
USC Has A Lincoln Riley Problem, And It's A Familiar One
Will a Lincoln Riley team ever win, compete for or even look like it could contend for a national championship?SEPTEMBER 28 • FOX SPORTS
CFB Week 4 Superlatives: Oregon Shined, Iowa Stunned And Florida Is Undefeated
Game, player and coach of the week lead our latest college football superlatives after a hectic Week 4.SEPTEMBER 28 • FOX SPORTS
USC suspends linebacker after hit injures Oregon quarterback Dante Moore USC has suspended linebacker Desman Stephens II after a targeting penalty and controversial hit on Oregon quarterback Dante Moore.
SEPTEMBER 27 • PENNLIVE.COM
USC announces suspension for LB Desman Stephens II after celebrating targeting call vs. Dante Moore | Sporting News The Trojans have taken internal action against their defender, whose late hit resulted in Moore's concussion and hospitalization in Week 4.
SEPTEMBER 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Oregon Coach Dan Lanning Takes Multiple Shots At USC After Hit On QB Dante Moore
After Oregon's win over USC, Dan Lanning called Desman Stephens II's hit on Dante Moore “disgusting." And Lanning didn't stop there.SEPTEMBER 27 • FOX SPORTS
USC football suspends Desman Stephens after dirty hit on Dante Moore The USC Trojans linebacker now faces time away from the field for his unsavory behavior against Oregon.
SEPTEMBER 27 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
USC suspends Desman Stephens one game for Dante Moore hit, 'unacceptable' actions USC football has suspended Desman Stephens for the Trojans' game vs. Washington following his hit on Dante Moore and subsequent actions on t...
SEPTEMBER 27 • USATODAY.COM
USC suspends Desman Stephens II for ugly celebration after sending Dante Moore to hospital Acting quickly and decisively, USC announced Sunday morning that it had suspended linebacker Desman Stephens II for one game in the wake of...
SEPTEMBER 27 • NYPOST.COM
Oregon QB Moore sustained concussion on late hit; USC suspends LB Stephens for 1 game for hit
Oregon says that quarterback Dante Moore sustained a concussion in a late hit by linebacker Desman Stephens during the second quarter of the Ducks’ victory over Southern California...SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press
Southern California suspends linebacker Desman Stephens for one game after dangerous hit on Oregon QB Dante Moore
Southern California suspends linebacker Desman Stephens for one game after dangerous hit on Oregon QB Dante MooreSEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press
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