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USC coach Lincoln Riley backs suspended linebacker: ‘Like a son’

In his first public comments about the suspension of his top linebacker, USC coach Lincoln Riley acknowledged his disappointment in Desman Stephens II – while also making a case for forgiveness. “I look at him like a son,” Riley said Tuesday evening. “And even a situation where y.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated sports brief. The source report from NY Post says: In his first public comments about the suspension of his top linebacker, USC coach Lincoln Riley acknowledged his disappointment in Desman Stephens II – while also making a case for forgiveness. “I look at him like a son,” Riley said Tuesday evening. “And even a situation where y.

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  • Primary source: NY Post
  • Published: Sep 30, 2026, 3:05 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Sports
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