After Trojans quarterback Max Browne was sacked, Edoga hit an Aggies defender in the face while on the ground.
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Edoga was upset for the chippy play by the Utah State player that was close to after the play, but there is no excuse for putting your hands on an official. After Edoga got up, umpire Rick DiBernardo grabbed the sophomore by the jersey to keep him from further confrontation.
Chad Wheeler replaced Edoga at left tackle, USCfootball.com’s Ryan Abraham reported.
It’s the second week in a row a USC player has been ejected.
Earlier this week USC, lost starting center Toa Lobendahn for the season due to a torn MCL.
USC’s Chuma Edoga, looks like he was pushed on pile late, but swung at Utah State player – then ref held him back.
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Last week, linebacker Jabari Ruffin was ejected in the first half after stomping on the groin of Alabama’s Minkah Fitzpatrick. The fifth-year senior also will write an apology letter.
