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USC radio call questions penalty on Dante Moore hit: 'Didn't look like targeting'

During a matchup against Oregon, Southern California defender Desman Stephens II received a first-half ejection for a targeting foul when he struck sliding quarterback Dante Moore with his forearm. While the official ruling removed the linebacker, the Trojans audio crew disputed the infraction during their broadcast, suggesting the quarterback initiated a knee slide rather than a feet-first descent.

Following the play, Moore required extended medical evaluation before being stretchered into an ambulance, where he was subsequently diagnosed with a concussion. Television coverage later captured Stephens smiling and high-fiving teammates on the sideline while medical personnel attended to the injured signal-caller.

In response to the incident, Southern California handed Stephens a one-game suspension, prompting the player to issue a public apology taking full responsibility for his inappropriate sideline reaction.

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