The transfer of now-fifth-year-senior defensive lineman Bear Alexander (alongside Jacksonville Jaguar offensive lineman Emmanuel Pregnon) from the No. 18 USC Trojans to the No. 15 Oregon Ducks prior to the 2025 seemed to reignite the once Pac-12 Conference rivalry, with a slew of social media jabs throughout the recruiting season.
Alexander, who doesn’t shy away from praising his time with the Ducks, recently broke down his first time back at the LA Memorial Coliseum for Oregon’s 41-27 marquee victory on Sep. 26.
Bear Alexander Breaks Down Return To USC Trojan Territory
In an interview with Michael J. Babcock of TMZ Sports, Alexander spoke about the controversial hit from Trojan junior linebacker Desman Stephens II on Ducks’ senior quarterback Dante Moore which lead to Moore being carted off the field with a concussion. Alexander and Stephens were teammates during the 2024 season, with Stephens seeing action in all 13 games as a freshman and Alexander played in three games, utilizing a redshirt.
Since the incident, followed by Stephens’ post-hit celebrations that received viral criticism online, the Trojan was suspended from the team for a single game…