Referees 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…
On September 26, 2026, chaos erupted during a rivalry game between USC Trojans and Oregon Ducks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. After Oregon’s star quarterback, Dante Moore, sustained a critical injury from an illegal hit by USC linebacker Desman Stephens, the scene turned chaotic. As tensions escalated, referees took an unusual approach to regain control.
While Stephens was immediately ejected for the illegal hit, they also imposed a penalty on every player from both teams. This decision aimed to send a strong zero-tolerance message for such unsportsmanlike conduct. Moore was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance, and Stephens was disqualified from the remainder of the game. Despite the harsh penalties, the incident highlighted the extreme consequences of targeting a defenseless player.
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