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No. 13 USC's revitalized defense dominates again in a 48-0 blowout of Utah State
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quinten Joyner rushed for 84 yards and two touchdowns and No. 13 Southern California's revitalized defense had the Trojans' first shutout since 2011 in a 48-0 victory over Utah State on Saturday night. Miller Moss passed for 229 yards and a touchdown while...
USC retires Caleb Williams' No. 13, restores Reggie Bush's No. 5 to place of honor in Coliseum
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The University of Southern California has retired Caleb Williams' No. 13 jersey and restored Reggie Bush's No. 5 to its place of honor among the other retired numbers displayed on the Coliseum's peristyle. The school announced both long-expected moves on social...
Kyron Hudson's steady work set stage for memorable catch in No. 13 USC's win over LSU
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Even after making what might be college football’s catch of the year, a soaring, one-handed effort before pulling the ball back to his chest while twisting to the turf, not much had changed for Southern California wide receiver Kyron Hudson. “I guess...
Big Ten goes 17-1 with new coaches, QBs in Week 1's full non-conference slate
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Big Ten kicked off its season with four new teams, five new coaches and 13 schools featuring new starting quarterbacks. It was a smashing success. With no league contests in Week 1 for the first time since 2019, the league finished a 17-1...
Woody Marks' TD run with 8 seconds left gives No. 23 USC 27-20 win over No. 13 LSU
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Lincoln Riley had a flashback to three years ago when he coached Oklahoma. The Sooners were driving against archrival Texas in a tie game when a 33-yard run into the end zone with 3 seconds left beat the Longhorns. Knowing that a field goal was all...
No. 23 USC unveils its revamped defense in Vegas with last season's embarrassment still stinging
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just about everybody involved with Southern California's defense last season still seems embarrassed about it. The Trojans turned in one of the worst overall defensive performances in this school's proud football history in 2023. Coordinator Alex Grinch was fired...
Conference realignment makes future USC-LSU opening matchups unlikely
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Two ranked and historic college football programs open the season in a sold-out stadium as a stand-alone prime-time game before a national TV audience in a glamorous city. Don't get used to it. Conference realignment has had massive implications in...
Prime-time focus on No. 23 USC, No. 13 LSU as each tries to make early statement
No. 23 Southern California vs. No. 13 LSU in Las Vegas, Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Eastern (ABC) BetMGM College Football Odds: LSU by 4 1/2. Series record: Tied 1-1. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Playing before a national audience on Sunday night, both teams...
No. 23 USC hopes defensive overhaul can spark College Football Playoff bid
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Offense was not the problem during Lincoln Riley’s first two seasons at Southern California. Even with 2022 Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams running the show, leading a unit that averaged more than 41 points per game, the Trojans couldn’t make it to the...
Miller Moss wins starting QB job at No. 23 USC, tasked with succeeding Caleb Williams
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Miller Moss has been named the starting quarterback at No. 23 Southern California, succeeding 2022 Heisman Trophy winner and No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams. Moss, a redshirt junior from Los Angeles, had been competing with UNLV transfer Jayden Maiava in...
