USC radio broadcaster Pete Arbogast faces backlash after a video shows him disputing a targeting call involving Oregon quarterback Dante Moore. The controversy centers on a play in which Moore is hit by USC linebacker Desman Stephens II, after which Moore suffers a concussion.
According to reports, Arbogast’s comments shift responsibility onto Moore rather than the defensive hit, drawing criticism from viewers and observers who question his assessment of the targeting decision. The accounts describe the backlash as “major,” with the focus on how Arbogast frames the hit and the officiating outcome.
Both outlets tie the renewed attention to the same incident: a targeting-related call during the game and Arbogast’s on-air or broadcast reaction captured on video. While the outlets emphasize criticism of the broadcaster’s remarks, they differ in phrasing—one highlights the video and the disputed call, while the other stresses that Arbogast appears to blame Moore after being knocked unconscious.
