The future of USC linebacker Desman Stephens II remains uncertain after his controversial hit on Oregon quarterback Dante Moore. The hit then raised debate over possible additional punishment under the NCAA’s updated targeting rules.
Stephens was ejected during Saturday’s game after delivering a hit that sent Moore to the ground and forced the Oregon quarterback to leave the field on a stretcher. Officials ruled the play a targeting violation after Stephens made forceful contact with Moore’s head and neck area as the quarterback attempted to slide.