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Oregon wide receiver uses condom reference to add fuel to USC beef

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Murray, T. L. (2026, September 27). Oregon wide receiver uses condom reference to add fuel to USC beef. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/27/sports/oregon-messiah-hampton-trolls-usc-instagram/

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After Oregon defeated USC 41-27 in a college football game, Oregon wide receiver Messiah Hampton posted a photo on Instagram mocking the Trojans, referencing a condom brand slogan. The post came after an incident where a USC player celebrated what appeared to be an illegal hit that forced Oregon’s quarterback out of the game. Following the play, USC announced a one-game suspension for the offending player, Desman Stephen II. The article focuses on the ongoing rivalry and tensions between the two schools, highlighting both players' reactions and coaches’ comments postgame.

Written by AI on 2026-09-27, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On Saturday night, Oregon defeated USC in a college football game with a score of 41-27. During the match, an injury to Dante Moore, Oregon's quarterback, led to tensions and a brawl between players from both teams. Afterward, Messiah Hampton, an Oregon wide receiver, posted a provocative photo on Instagram mocking USC. The incident involved Desman Stephen II of USC celebrating what was perceived as a dirty hit that injured Moore, leading to his ejection and later suspension for one game by the team's administration. Head coach Lincoln Riley defended Stephen II's presence on the sideline, claiming he did not witness the celebration.

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The low points for USC continue to pile up. asserted

points → continue → USC

After the Trojans suffered a 41-27 loss at home to Oregon, Ducks wide receiver Messiah Hampton posted a photo of himself with a USC towel on Instagram and wrote in the caption, “Ain’t neva rock a Trojan since I was jhit.” asserted

I → suffer → Trojan

Hampton’s feelings about USC were put on full display after escaping Saturday night’s bloodbath. asserted

feelings → put → bloodbath

All hell broke loose on Saturday night, after Oregon quarterback Dante Moore exited the game early due to a dirty hit from USC safety Desman Stephen II. asserted

Moore → break → II

Moore never returned to his feet and left the game in an ambulance, while Stephen II was seen celebrating the play, which ignited a brawl between the two schools. asserted

which → return → schools

Stephen II was ejected from the game following the play but remained on the USC sideline. asserted

II → eject → sideline

Head coach Lincoln Riley said he wasn’t sent to the locker room because he’s a member of the team and also added that he didn’t see Stephen II celebrating the play. asserted

II → say → play

On Sunday, USC announced that Stephen II would be facing a one-game suspension for his actions. asserted

II → announce → actions

When the dust settled from the play, the two schools went on to play a primarily clean game, while Nebraska transfer Dylan Raiola lit up the Trojans, completing 19 of 25 passes for 289 yards and two touchdowns. asserted

Raiola → settle → yards

When the game ended, the two schools were seen in an altercation in the tunnel that resulted in them having to be separated by players and coaches. asserted

them → end → players

Like Hampton trolling the Trojans during postgame, his head coach, Dan Lanning, did the same during his press conference by leaving a bold message to recruits, telling them if they “want to go to a Chris Brown concert,” they should go to USC. asserted

they → troll → USC

Oregon wide receiver uses condom reference to add fuel to USC beef

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