USC can’t keep up with Washington in scoring spree, crippling its Pac-12 title hopes
1 year, 1 month ago

USC can’t keep up with Washington in scoring spree, crippling its Pac-12 title hopes

LA Times  

Washington running back Dillon Johnson scores on a 52-yard run in front of USC safety Calen Bullock in the second quarter of the Trojans’ 52-42 loss at the Coliseum on Saturday night. The Trojans’ defense managed a rare stop, forcing Washington to settle for a field goal, and USC drove into Husky territory down three with a chance to seize the lead. USC quarterback Caleb Williams walks off the field during the final moments of the Trojans’ 52-42 loss to Washington at the Coliseum on Saturday night. USC wide receiver Dorian Singer can’t quite haul in a potential touchdown pass during the first quarter against Washington.

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JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off No. 4 Connecticut to win in a thriller
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3 days, 1 hour ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off No. 4 Connecticut to win in a thriller

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins, left, tries to drive past Connecticut guard Paige Bueckers during the second half of the Trojans’ 72-70 win Saturday night. “This is a really significant win, and it’s a significant win because of the stature of the UConn program and what Geno Auriemma has done for our sport,” USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. “So I think …

Iriafen and Watkins score 20-plus points in helping No. 5 USC rout Fresno State 89-40
1 week, 5 days ago

Iriafen and Watkins score 20-plus points in helping No. 5 USC rout Fresno State 89-40

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 5 Southern California defeated Fresno State 89-40 on Tuesday night for the Trojans’ fifth win in a row. Takeaways Fresno St.: The Bulldogs’ only lead was four points early in the game. Key moment USC used a 16-0 run, including six by Watkins, over the …

USC ends three-game losing streak with win at Washington
2 weeks, 3 days ago

USC ends three-game losing streak with win at Washington

LA Times  

USC guard Desmond Claude, reacting to a play during a recent game, had 20 points in a win at Washington on Saturday. Desmond Claude scored 20 points to lead four players in double figures and USC rolled to an 85-61 victory over Washington on Saturday night to end a three-game skid. Claude and Wesley Yates III each scored 12 points …

USC gives No. 12 Oregon a scare before collapsing late in Big Ten debut
2 weeks, 6 days ago

USC gives No. 12 Oregon a scare before collapsing late in Big Ten debut

LA Times  

USC guard Chibuzo Agbo, center, steals the ball from Oregon guard TJ Bamba during the first half of the Trojans’ 68-60 loss Wednesday at Galen Center. “We can lead for 30 minutes,” Musselman said, “but it’s the last 10 minutes of play where we’re not used to winning as a unit.” USC still was clinging to a three-point lead with …

USC basketball falls to New Mexico in Acrisure Classic third-place game
3 weeks, 4 days ago

USC basketball falls to New Mexico in Acrisure Classic third-place game

LA Times  

USC forward Josh Cohen, shown preparing to shoot a free throw earlier this season, led the Trojans in scoring in a loss to New Mexico on Friday. Tru Washington scored 20 points, Donovan Dent added 17 points, 11 assists and six rebounds and New Mexico beat USC 83-73 on Friday night in the third-place game at the Acrisure Classic. Nelly …

USC rediscovers its best self while dazzling late against UCLA
1 month ago

USC rediscovers its best self while dazzling late against UCLA

LA Times  

As the clock ticked down on a long cold Pasadena night, a small but sturdy cheer rose from the shivering Rose Bowl masses. USC defensive linemen Elijah Hughes and Braylan Shelby celebrate after stopping UCLA late in the fourth quarter, sealing the Trojans’ win at Rose Bowl on Saturday in Pasadena. USC receiver Kyron Hudson pulls in a pass from …

USC overcomes early miscues to defeat rival UCLA and become bowl eligible
1 month ago

USC overcomes early miscues to defeat rival UCLA and become bowl eligible

LA Times  

Their goals were long gone. The script was mostly penned again ahead of Saturday’s crosstown rivalry game with UCLA as the flu wreaked havoc on the Trojans’ locker room, robbing USC of more than two dozen players for practice. “So, we healed them all, baby.” But until late Saturday, when USC escaped the cold rain of the Rose Bowl with …

USC bench helps power Trojans to win over San José State at Galen Center
1 month ago

USC bench helps power Trojans to win over San José State at Galen Center

LA Times  

USC coach Eric Musselman, shown on the sideline earlier this season, got a boost from his bench during a win over San José State on Wednesday. Knowling slammed home the exclamation-point basket during the Trojans’ 82-68 victory over the San José State Spartans at the Galen Center on Wednesday night. “It’s our job to try to win every possession,” USC …

Andrej Stojakovic and Cal hand USC its first loss of season
1 month, 1 week ago

Andrej Stojakovic and Cal hand USC its first loss of season

LA Times  

USC forward Saint Thomas, shown here in an earlier game, kept the Trojans close Sunday. Andrej Stojakovic scored 20 points and Jovan Blacksher Jr. 19 and Joshua Ola-Joseph made several plays down the stretch Sunday night to help California beat USC 71-66 in a matchup between former conference rivals in the now-defunct Pac-12. Desmond Claude hit a jumper before Saint …

Familiar problems haunt UCLA during loss at Washington as bowl path gets tougher
1 month, 1 week ago

Familiar problems haunt UCLA during loss at Washington as bowl path gets tougher

LA Times  

Having gained some late-season swagger, the version of UCLA that olled into this chilly, wind-swept stadium had a throwback feel. “We just weren’t at our best and it hurts when you know you can come out and play a little bit better than you did, you know?” Toward the end of a frustrating night for Garbers, who was scrambling on …

Huskies Hold Off Trojans in Thrilling Fourth-Quarter Showdown
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Huskies Hold Off Trojans in Thrilling Fourth-Quarter Showdown

Associated Press  

Washington secures a 26-21 victory against USC, extending their winning streak to 19 games at home. Jonah Coleman shines for the Huskies with 104 yards and two touchdowns, while Will Rogers throws for 262 yards and two scores for the Trojans. The Huskies secure a crucial win closer to bowl eligibility, while the Trojans struggle to find their rhythm in …

USC goes cold at the goal line, falling to Washington in another road loss
1 month, 3 weeks ago

USC goes cold at the goal line, falling to Washington in another road loss

LA Times  

Washington running back Jonah Coleman leaps into the end zone to score in front of USC safety Akili Arnold in the first half of the Trojans’ 26-21 loss Saturday night. We’ve been a good enough team to put ourselves in position to win.” That message had worn thin weeks ago with frustrated USC faithful, but Riley went back to it …

The Times of Troy: The big-play receiver USC needed was there all along: Makai Lemon
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Times of Troy: The big-play receiver USC needed was there all along: Makai Lemon

LA Times  

I’m Ryan Kartje, the USC beat writer around these parts at the L.A. Times. Welcome back to another week of the Times of Troy newsletter, where we’re still cursing the Big Ten for keeping us in the Coliseum press box until 2 a.m. on Friday night. And while, as Riley reminds, there’s plenty of room still for Lemon to grow, …

USC snaps losing streak: Takeaways from the Trojans’ win over Rutgers
1 month, 4 weeks ago

USC snaps losing streak: Takeaways from the Trojans’ win over Rutgers

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — The pattern started to emerge again. But on the first play of USC’s next possession, Miller Moss threw a pass just out of a Rutgers defender’s reach and into the hands of sophomore receiver Makai Lemon. Lemon’s breakout game USC’s receiver group is led by four sophomores — Lemon, Zachariah Branch, Ja’Kobi Lane and Duce Robinson. It’s …

His defiance gone, Lincoln Riley struggles to explain USC’s latest devastating loss
2 months ago

His defiance gone, Lincoln Riley struggles to explain USC’s latest devastating loss

LA Times  

USC quarterback Miller Moss throws under pressure from Maryland linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II during the second half of the Trojans’ 29-28 loss Saturday night. And it’s like that, over and over and over again.” The loss left Riley below.500 for the first time in his career — and USC with a difficult route just to reach bowl eligibility. The redshirt …

USC football final thoughts: Dissecting another frustrating Trojans’ loss
2 months, 1 week ago

USC football final thoughts: Dissecting another frustrating Trojans’ loss

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Once again, USC had victory within its grasp only to see it slip away in another frustrating loss, 33-30, to Penn State in overtime. Penn State tight end Tyler Warren caught a whopping 17 passes for 224 yards and a touchdown on Saturday afternoon in one of the most impressive performances I can remember against USC since …

Late Bloomer O'Connor Scores 60-Yard Pick-6 to Lift Washington State to Victory
2 months, 1 week ago

Late Bloomer O'Connor Scores 60-Yard Pick-6 to Lift Washington State to Victory

Associated Press  

Washington State staged a late comeback to defeat Fresno State 25-17 in a thrilling matchup. Redshirt freshman Ethan O'Connor returned an interception 60 yards for a touchdown, securing the win for the Cougars. The game saw a back-and-forth battle, with Fresno State holding a narrow lead throughout the contest. O'Connor's interception proved to be the game-changing moment, propelling Washington State …

Lincoln Riley takes the blame for USC’s ‘gut punch’ of a loss to No. 4 Penn State
2 months, 1 week ago

Lincoln Riley takes the blame for USC’s ‘gut punch’ of a loss to No. 4 Penn State

LA Times  

The chances were there all afternoon, just as they had been all season, the universe practically begging for USC to pull past No. “It’s a gut punch,” Riley said, “no doubt about it.” It was particularly painful, considering how completely USC had controlled the better part of the Saturday’s defeat. USC safety Kamari Ramsey tackles Penn State tight end Tyler …

Lincoln Riley still thinks USC can be ‘a really good team’ despite loss to Minnesota
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lincoln Riley still thinks USC can be ‘a really good team’ despite loss to Minnesota

LA Times  

An unseasonably warm breeze blew through Huntington Bank Stadium. But nothing about Saturday night’s 24-17 loss to Minnesota would leave USC feeling comfortable with its new place in its new conference. “We’ve got the makings of a really good team,” said Lincoln Riley, who has lost seven of his last 12 as the Trojans coach. “We gave up a couple …

USC let Michigan off the hook, and now the Trojans’ margin for error is slim
3 months ago

USC let Michigan off the hook, and now the Trojans’ margin for error is slim

New York Times  

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — USC had the opportunity in its hands. There is bound to be a team that can run the ball enough with a quarterback who can pass for more than 32 yards — though it should be noted that USC won’t face a defense like that in an environment like this the rest of the year. USC’s …

USC has quickly become a Big Ten power and should reach the CFP
3 months, 2 weeks ago

USC has quickly become a Big Ten power and should reach the CFP

LA Times  

Suddenly, the fantasy feels grounded in reality. USC coach Lincoln Riley talks to staff via his headset during the team’s win over Utah State on Saturday at the Coliseum. “There’s just a long ways to go, man, but, shoot, we couldn’t be more excited about what they’re doing, they way we’re playing defensively right now.” If their victory last week …

USC takeaways: Defense, running game carry Trojans to first shutout since 2011
3 months, 2 weeks ago

USC takeaways: Defense, running game carry Trojans to first shutout since 2011

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Letdown or lookahead performances were a constant theme across college football on Saturday. It would’ve been easy for 13th-ranked USC to fall into that trap against Utah State while on short rest after an emotional victory over LSU last Sunday. Safety Kamari Ramsey smothered Utah State’s tight end and broke up a pass on a third-and-3 to …

USC dominates Utah State, stokes playoff talk and believes it can still get better
3 months, 2 weeks ago

USC dominates Utah State, stokes playoff talk and believes it can still get better

LA Times  

It seemed, at first, like a strange fit. In its final dress rehearsal before its Big Ten slate begins, USC managed to bully its way to the forefront of the College Football Playoff conversation with a 48-0 beatdown of Utah State, its first shutout since November 2011. USC wide receiver Kyron Hudson, right, pushes past Utah State cornerback Jaiden Francois …

USC makes a big opening statement with thrilling last-minute victory over LSU
3 months, 3 weeks ago

USC makes a big opening statement with thrilling last-minute victory over LSU

LA Times  

Fatigue was setting in. USC wide receiver Kyron Hudson makes an acrobatic one-handed catch in front of LSU linebacker West Weeks during the first half Sunday. He had new defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn to thank, in part, for that, as USC’s defense held an opposing offense to 20 or fewer points for the first time since last September. That’s what …

USC baseball loses to Arizona in a Pac-12 tournament championship heartbreaker
6 months, 4 weeks ago

USC baseball loses to Arizona in a Pac-12 tournament championship heartbreaker

LA Times  

Highlights from USC’s 4-3 loss to Arizona in the championship game of the Pac-12 baseball tournament on Saturday. Tommy Splaine lined a run-scoring single in the bottom of the ninth inning, and Arizona rallied from a three-run deficit to beat USC 4-3 on Saturday night in the Pac-12 baseball tournament championship game. Mason White broke up Aoki’s no-hit bid with …

USC defeats California to advance to Pac-12 baseball tournament final
7 months ago

USC defeats California to advance to Pac-12 baseball tournament final

LA Times  

USC pitcher Josh Blum, shown here pitching against Stanford in March 2023, earned his 10th save of the season Friday in USC’s win over California in the Pac-12 tournament semifinals on Friday. Freshman Brayden Dowd hit his first career home run and finished with four RBIs, Josh Blum threw two innings of scoreless relief for his 10th save and USC …

‘Hungry for more’: Takeaways from USC football’s spring camp
8 months ago

‘Hungry for more’: Takeaways from USC football’s spring camp

LA Times  

USC’s new-look defense aced its first test, but even a five-takeaway spring game victory isn’t enough to satisfy defensive end Jamil Muhammad. “It’s almost like today wasn’t good enough,” the redshirt senior said Saturday as the Trojans wrapped up their 15-practice spring season, “because we’re hungry. Coach Lincoln Riley emphasized his excitement over “the vibe of this team” on Saturday, …

USC’s NCAA tournament dreams shattered in season-ending loss to Arizona
9 months, 1 week ago

USC’s NCAA tournament dreams shattered in season-ending loss to Arizona

LA Times  

Arizona guard Caleb Love, right, drives against USC guard Bronny James during the first half of the Trojans’ 70-49 loss in the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals Thursday. A second consecutive upset would clear the biggest remaining hurdle toward USC’s hopes of winning the Pac-12 tournament and the resulting automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Ninth-seeded USC’s ambitions — and its season …

USC holds off Washington to win wild Pac-12 tournament opener
9 months, 1 week ago

USC holds off Washington to win wild Pac-12 tournament opener

LA Times  

The vibes resembled those of a team on the verge of doing something special, not playing out the final moments of a lost season. Ninth-seeded USC’s 80-74 victory over eighth-seeded Washington in a first-round game Wednesday afternoon represented the Trojans’ season-best fourth consecutive triumph as well as their fifth win in their last six games. USC has beaten Washington nine …

USC dismisses Arizona upset and instead focuses on sparking a Pac-12 tournament run
9 months, 1 week ago

USC dismisses Arizona upset and instead focuses on sparking a Pac-12 tournament run

LA Times  

Andy Enfield wasn’t greatly moved by a great win. “I don’t think we can take our foot off the pedal,” junior guard Kobe Johnson told reporters Saturday, “because we still got four more games to win.” Here are three things to watch for USC in the tournament: Peaking at the right time USC guard Isaiah Collier celebrates after scoring on …

Isaiah Collier scores career-high 31 in USC’s victory over Washington
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Isaiah Collier scores career-high 31 in USC’s victory over Washington

LA Times  

USC guard Isaiah Collier, driivng against Washington guard Sahvir Wheeler, scored 31 points in the victory over the Huskies on Saturday. Freshman Isaiah Collier scored a career-high 31 points, including eight in the final 2½ minutes, and USC defeated Washington 82-75 on Saturday. A three-pointer by Koren Johnson got Washington within 72-68 with 3½ minutes left, just three minutes after …

USC men can’t hold on to lead and lose to Washington State
9 months, 3 weeks ago

USC men can’t hold on to lead and lose to Washington State

LA Times  

Isaiah Watts and Andrej Jakimovski scored 18 points each and Myles Rice added 16 to help No. No one hung their head and we made it happen.” USC freshman Isaiah Collier scored a game-high 24 points but missed a critical free throw with 23 seconds left that would have cut Washington State’s lead to two points. Jaylen Wells then missed …

USC knows rebounding ‘is not necessarily natural for a lot of guys.’ How to fix it?
10 months ago

USC knows rebounding ‘is not necessarily natural for a lot of guys.’ How to fix it?

LA Times  

“They work hard, they’re trying to be tough,” coach Andy Enfield says of his Trojans, “but the rebounding thing is not necessarily natural for a lot of guys.” After a sixth consecutive loss, Andy Enfield’s patience appeared to be wearing thin. “They work hard, they’re trying to be tough,” the coach said, “but the rebounding thing is not necessarily natural …

USC gives up 16-point lead then loses double-OT heartbreaker to Colorado
10 months, 1 week ago

USC gives up 16-point lead then loses double-OT heartbreaker to Colorado

LA Times  

USC guard Isaiah Collier shoots over Colorado forward Cody Williams during the first half of the Trojans’ 92-89 loss in double overtime Saturday at Galen Center. He turned his head toward Colorado’s bench, where coach Tad Boyle jumped twice in the air and raised both fists as Ellis’ potential game-tying three missed at the buzzer. The Trojans squandered a 16-point …

Joshua Morgan’s monster block secures morale-boosting win for USC over Utah
10 months, 1 week ago

Joshua Morgan’s monster block secures morale-boosting win for USC over Utah

LA Times  

USC forward Joshua Morgan, left, shoots in front of Utah center Lawson Lovering during the first half Thursday at Galen Center. When Boogie Ellis missed the front end of a one-and-one, leaving USC’s two-point lead vulnerable with 11.5 seconds remaining, a worst-case scenario started playing in coach Andy Enfield’s mind. Morgan, the Pac-12’s leading shot-blocker, swatted Deivon Smith’s layup with …

Watkins scores 32 and No. 10 USC pulls away in 3rd to beat Arizona 81-64 for its 4th straight win
10 months, 1 week ago

Watkins scores 32 and No. 10 USC pulls away in 3rd to beat Arizona 81-64 for its 4th straight win

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — With under a month left in the regular season, JuJu Watkins has about seen it all from opposing defenses. “JuJu is so spectacular, people are going to come with all different game plans,” USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. “For him to know our names and how we’re doing is insane.” Watkins scored nine points in the third …

Isaiah Collier returns, but USC men no longer have an 11-game win streak against Cal
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Isaiah Collier returns, but USC men no longer have an 11-game win streak against Cal

LA Times  

USC’s Isaiah Collier, right, and Cal guard Jalen Celestine vie for the ball in the second half. Jaylon Tyson had 27 points, Jalen Celestine had six of his 11 points in overtime, and California defeated USC 83-77 after blowing a 16-point lead in the second half Wednesday night. The Trojans missed their last three shots, including Fardaws Aimaq’s block on …

Lindsay Gottlieb laments USC’s ‘level of want’ in upset loss to Washington
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Lindsay Gottlieb laments USC’s ‘level of want’ in upset loss to Washington

LA Times  

USC’s Taylor Bigby, left, and Rayah Marshall try to steal the ball from Washington’s Chloe Briggs during the first half of the Trojans’ 62-59 loss at Galen Center on Sunday. USC’s Kayla Padilla scored 20 points on six-for-nine shooting from three-point range to pull the Trojans within one late. “It’s the first time I thought we came out and said, …

Vincent Iwuchukwu can’t save turnover-plagued USC in loss to Arizona State
11 months ago

Vincent Iwuchukwu can’t save turnover-plagued USC in loss to Arizona State

LA Times  

Arizona State guard Frankie Collins, left, drives past USC forward Vincent Iwuchukwu during the second half of the Trojans’ 82-67 loss Saturday. Jose Perez scored 20 points and Frankie Collins and Jamiya Neal each scored 17 points and Arizona State beat USC 82-67 to end a seven-game regular-season losing streak against the Trojans on Saturday. USC guard Bronny James gets …

Love scores 20 points, No. 12 Arizona beats USC 82-67 for latest bounce-back win
11 months ago

Love scores 20 points, No. 12 Arizona beats USC 82-67 for latest bounce-back win

Associated Press  

TUCSON, Ariz. — Kevin Durant sat in the front row. ‘Offensively, we’ve got to go hard whether we’re making shots or not,” said Arizona’s Keshad Johnson, who had 10 points and 13 rebounds. James tried to carry the Trojans, scoring nine of his 11 points in the first half despite being booed by Arizona’s students every time he touched the …

Bronny James snaps out of slump, but USC has tough night in loss to Arizona
11 months, 1 week ago

Bronny James snaps out of slump, but USC has tough night in loss to Arizona

LA Times  

USC’s Kobe Johnson looks to shoot over Arizona’s Oumar Ballo during the first half. ‘Offensively, we’ve got to go hard whether we’re making shots or not,” said Arizona’s Keshad Johnson, who had 10 points and 13 rebounds. James tried to carry the Trojans, scoring nine of his 11 points in the first half despite being booed by Arizona’s students every …

JuJu Watkins and No. 9 USC get revenge, sending No. 2 UCLA to its first loss
11 months, 1 week ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 9 USC get revenge, sending No. 2 UCLA to its first loss

LA Times  

USC center Clarice Akunwafo and guard JuJu Watkins reach for a rebound during a 73-65 win over previously undefeated UCLA at Galen Center on Sunday. When Kayla Padilla drew a foul with 14.3 seconds left and USC up by six against UCLA, Watkins, USC’s star freshman, raised her arms toward the Galen Center crowd and flashed an exhausted, relieved smile. …

USC falls apart at the end and loses to Washington State, can’t build on winning streak
11 months, 2 weeks ago

USC falls apart at the end and loses to Washington State, can’t build on winning streak

LA Times  

Boogie Ellis walked stiffly into the postgame interview room, dragging his left leg behind him the same way the fifth-year senior is trying to drag an underachieving USC team into the postseason picture. Ellis fought through a lingering hamstring injury to score 18 points with five rebounds, but lacked his usual explosiveness to make key shots down the stretch in …

No. 9 USC rallies late behind JuJu Watkins to beat Oregon
11 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 9 USC rallies late behind JuJu Watkins to beat Oregon

LA Times  

USC showed it has multiple options to deliver when it counts, using a complete-team effort for a victory that helped the Trojans regain some momentum. “You know, we talked about it after the UCLA game that the next 17 are the most important and the only ones we can attack right now are the two in front of us,” USC …

JuJu Watkins scores 28 as No. 9 USC rallies to send Oregon State to its first loss
11 months, 2 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins scores 28 as No. 9 USC rallies to send Oregon State to its first loss

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins, shown here controlling the ball against UCLA on Dec. 30, finished with 28 points in the Trojans’ 56-54 win over Oregon State at Galen Center on Friday night. JuJu Watkins was able to rally USC into the lead early in the fourth quarter Friday night against Oregon State. Kayla Padilla connected for two crucial three-pointers in …

USC football and the Holiday Bowl: Miller Moss and 7 more Trojans thoughts
11 months, 4 weeks ago

USC football and the Holiday Bowl: Miller Moss and 7 more Trojans thoughts

New York Times  

SAN DIEGO — USC’s season will come to a close Wednesday in a matchup with top-15 Louisville in the Holiday Bowl. Quarterback Caleb Williams, running back MarShawn Lloyd and receiver Brenden Rice are among those who won’t play in the Holiday Bowl. Moss witnessed Dart and Kedon Slovis enter the transfer portal after USC hired Lincoln Riley and remained with …

USC’s once-vaunted depth at receiver is no more. Will the Trojans regroup?
1 year ago

USC’s once-vaunted depth at receiver is no more. Will the Trojans regroup?

LA Times  

USC wide receiver Mario Williams celebrates after making a touchdown catch against Washington at the Coliseum on Nov. 4. Dennis Simmons had spent the better part of the last two decades coaching college receivers, so it was no small thing last fall, when he suggested that USC’s receiving corps was the deepest he’d ever coached. USC’s two top receivers, Brenden …

Caleb Williams is done at USC, so who will be the Trojans’ next starting QB?
1 year ago

Caleb Williams is done at USC, so who will be the Trojans’ next starting QB?

LA Times  

As the time ticked off the clock against UCLA, Caleb Williams could do nothing but watch from the Coliseum sideline. “I like the guys that we have in the room,” Riley said, “but I also — you always have a responsibility to the team to continue to look at potential people that could come in and make our room better …

USC will take on Louisville in the Holiday Bowl, but will Caleb Williams play?
1 year ago

USC will take on Louisville in the Holiday Bowl, but will Caleb Williams play?

LA Times  

USC learned its bowl destination Sunday. Caleb Williams’ status remains one of the biggest questions after the Trojans were announced as the Pac-12 representative for the Holiday Bowl to face No. USC was selected for the Holiday Bowl, which gets the fourth pick of Pac-12 teams, while Utah and Oregon State, which finished with identical 5-4 conference records as USC …

Washington defeats Oregon in Pac-12 title game to secure playoff spot
1 year ago

Washington defeats Oregon in Pac-12 title game to secure playoff spot

LA Times  

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. passes against Oregon in the first half of a 34-31 win in the Pac-12 championship game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Friday night. “The love and trust we have on our team is unmatched,” said Washington’s Michael Penix Jr., the game MVP after passing for 319 yards and a touchdown. We’re not going …

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