USC snaps losing streak: Takeaways from the Trojans’ win over Rutgers
1 month, 3 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 cool to see that translate.” Lemon had some opportunities early in the season — he caught four passes in the first two games — but was forced out of the lineup after taking a hit to the head against Michigan. Linebacker Eric Gentry was USC’s best defensive player in the first month of the season.

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USC vs. Notre Dame: D’Anton Lynn’s improved defense faces its toughest test
3 weeks, 3 days ago

USC vs. Notre Dame: D’Anton Lynn’s improved defense faces its toughest test

LA Times  

When D’Anton Lynn inherited one of the worst defenses in college football, the expectation was that even a middling performance would make a major difference at USC. “We’re playing our best ball right now,” cornerback Greedy Vance said. As Lynn sees it, Notre Dame is “the best offense that we’ve played.” Which should make for an ideal measuring stick, to …

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 …

USC final thoughts: What stood out in the Trojans’ comeback over Wisconsin?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

USC final thoughts: What stood out in the Trojans’ comeback over Wisconsin?

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — USC overcame an 11-point halftime deficit with a dominant second half and pulled away from Wisconsin for an impressive 38-21 victory on Saturday afternoon. Naturally, we have to start with USC’s offensive line since that was one of the big topics of discussion this past week. CBS sideline reporter Jenny Dell reported during the second half that …

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 …

‘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 falls apart at the end and loses to Washington State, can’t build on winning streak
11 months, 1 week 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 …

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 …

USC takeaways: Offensive line miscues helped fuel Trojans’ ugly loss at Notre Dame
1 year, 2 months ago

USC takeaways: Offensive line miscues helped fuel Trojans’ ugly loss at Notre Dame

LA Times  

Justin Dedich wandered alone in the aftermath, cameras capturing the moment as Irish fans flooded the field and USC’s sixth-year senior center weaved his way between them toward the tunnel one last time. Dedich had come to Notre Dame Stadium three times now in his USC tenure, and each successive trip to South Bend had left the Trojans devastated and …

USC football took Arizona’s best punch but once again got off the mat
1 year, 2 months ago

USC football took Arizona’s best punch but once again got off the mat

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — USC is kind of like a boxer who constantly leaves his chin exposed, practically begging for someone to knock them out. Lincoln Riley’s USC Trojans are 6-0 entering their game against Notre Dame. Williams likely will need to be perfect during the next six games if USC wants to get over the hump it couldn’t last year …

USC-Arizona State final thoughts: MarShawn Lloyd’s growing role, plus rising, falling WRs
1 year, 2 months ago

USC-Arizona State final thoughts: MarShawn Lloyd’s growing role, plus rising, falling WRs

New York Times  

TEMPE, Ariz. — Some final thoughts from USC’s 42-28 win over Arizona State on Saturday night. “We ended up hitting some big plays in the pass game that shortened some drives at the end, but yeah, you could argue as good as he was running we probably should’ve given it to him more.” Lloyd earned his first USC start on …

USC football keeps winning, but Trojans will need more vs. top Pac-12 teams
1 year, 2 months ago

USC football keeps winning, but Trojans will need more vs. top Pac-12 teams

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Deion Sanders and Colorado vs. USC in Week 5 college football action. USC’s defense surrendered 28 points to an offense that was on its third-string quarterback and scored only 24 points against Southern Utah when it was healthy, not extremely banged up like it was this week. The unit that couldn’t tackle against Utah …

Caleb Williams propels No. 6 USC to a 49-point first half in a 56-10 victory over Stanford
1 year, 3 months ago

Caleb Williams propels No. 6 USC to a 49-point first half in a 56-10 victory over Stanford

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! It’s fun to see the team really playing there at a high level together for a sustained period.” The Trojans racked up 433 yards of offense and got seven touchdowns by seven players while building a 49-3 halftime lead — the third-largest in Pac-12 history — …

Stewart Mandel’s Pac-12 predictions: USC headlines deep league loaded with star QBs
1 year, 3 months ago

Stewart Mandel’s Pac-12 predictions: USC headlines deep league loaded with star QBs

New York Times  

The final season of the Pac-12 promises to be one of the most exciting in years, between an abundance of star QBs and, of course, Coach Prime. Oregon State: The Beavers, who fielded the conference’s lone decent defense last season, quietly won 10 games despite next-to-no passing offense. GO DEEPER Pac-12 state of the conference: What's new, team tiers, predictions …

USC uses defense to upset No. 2 Stanford 55-46
1 year, 11 months ago

USC uses defense to upset No. 2 Stanford 55-46

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Destiny Littleton scored 18 points with six assists as Southern California pulled off a program-defining win Sunday with a 55-46 upset victory over No. I haven’t even looked at the stat sheet because who cares, right?” USC held Stanford to four points in the first quarter, its low for any period this season. Even with all of …

USC final thoughts: Sifting through the wreckage of the Pac-12 title game
2 years ago

USC final thoughts: Sifting through the wreckage of the Pac-12 title game

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — USC’s College Football Playoff aspirations crashed with a thud Friday night when Utah blew out the Trojans, 47-24, in the Pac-12 Championship Game. The Utes offensive line won its matchup with the Trojans defensive line while USC’s offensive line held up well against Utah’s defensive line. USC’s offensive line had played well this season, but Williams evaded …

Can USC football recover from this? Four takeaways from the Trojans’ loss to Utah
2 years, 2 months ago

Can USC football recover from this? Four takeaways from the Trojans’ loss to Utah

LA Times  

As the weeks progressed, Caleb Williams punctuated each of his postgame news conferences with a joyful declaration of USC’s unblemished record. USC’s famous rallying cry couldn’t be more fitting for a team confronted with its first major adversity during a mostly charmed season. Saturday’s loss dashed USC’s hopes for an undefeated season, but the rest of the team’s goals — …

USC takeaways: Caleb Williams brilliant, defense struggles in emotional loss at Utah
2 years, 2 months ago

USC takeaways: Caleb Williams brilliant, defense struggles in emotional loss at Utah

New York Times  

SALT LAKE CITY — USC seemingly always finds itself in this exact spot in this exact stadium, doesn’t it? And just like in those previous two games, USC’s defense couldn’t get the stop it needed as Utah’s star quarterback Cam Rising rushed for a 1-yard touchdown with 48 seconds remaining. I’m ready to go practice right now.” Bad defense, wrong …

Stingy defense comes through: Takeaways from USC’s win over Oregon State
2 years, 2 months ago

Stingy defense comes through: Takeaways from USC’s win over Oregon State

LA Times  

Oregon State wide receiver Anthony Gould is taken down by USC’s Ralen Goforth, left, Prophet Brown, center, and Bryson Shaw during the second half on Saturday in Corvallis, Ore. All USC needed was one last stop from its defense to escape Corvallis for the last time. Here are more takeaways from Saturday’s game: Right on time USC wide receiver Jordan …

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