USC suspend Stephens for ‘disgusting’ late hit that sent Oregon QB Dante Moore to hospital

Senior able to move limbs but taken to hospital

USC describe linebacker’s play as ‘unacceptable’

The USC Trojans have suspended their linebacker ⁠Desman Stephens II after what was described as a “disgusting play” that left Oregon quarterback Dante Moore in hospital.

Moore was carted off the field after a late hit by Stephens in the first half of Oregon’s 41-27 win over USC on Saturday. During the play, Moore took off on a scramble. As he attempted to slide, he was hit in the head by Stephens, who was called for targeting and disqualified ‌from the game. Moore was taken to hospital, and an Oregon spokesperson later ⁠said the quarterback had movement in all of his extremities and was ​being evaluated.