USC vs. Nebraska — as it happened
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Peyton Dacy & Sasha Ryu from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum; photos by Joy Wang & Zongyi Wang
The Trojans are looking to make a statement with a new quarterback under center and take a big step towards securing bowl eligibility.
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- This week, remembrances poured in as the USC community lost legendary football coach John Robinson.
SCORE: USC – 20 Nebraska – 28
The game at a glance:
- Touchdown Cornhuskers. Q1 09:37, Wright 45-yard interception return. Kick good.
- TOUCHDOWN TROJANS. Q1 05:04, Maiava to Branch. KICK GOOD.
- TOUCHDOWN TROJANS. Q2 13:05, Maiava to Hudson. KICK GOOD.
- Touchdown Cornhuskers. Q1 09:21, Raiola to Johnson. Kick good.
- Field goal Cornhuskers. Q3 09:37, Hohl.
- TOUCHDOWN TROJANS. Q3 07:15, Maiava to Robinson. KICK GOOD.
- Field goal Cornhuskers. Q3 02:09, Hohl.
- TOUCHDOWN TROJANS. Q4 02:45, Maiava. KICK GOOD.
4:26 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
TROJAN INTERCEPTION
The Trojans end the game with an interception by redshirt senior cornerback Greedy Vance Jr. Greedy picked off the pass intended for Banks in the USC end zone. USC defeats Nebraska 28-20.
4:24 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Raiola completes a 24-yard pass to sophomore wide receiver Jaylen Lloyd, positioning the Cornhuskers only 14 yards from the USC end zone.
4:13 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Raiola completes a 24-yard pass to sophomore wide receiver Jaylen Lloyd, positioning the Cornhuskers only 14 yards from the USC end zone.
4:13 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Lantz has a 65-yard kickoff, touchback, the Cornhuskers start at their own 25-yard line.
4:10 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
TROJAN TOUCHDOWN
Maiava is able to find a hole and rushes for 2 yards, scoring a touchdown for the Trojans. USC leads 28-20 with less than 3 minutes left in the game.
4:06 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Maiava completed a pass to Lemon, which Lemon bobbled then secured gaining 8 yards on the play. The Trojans fall one yard short of a first down. On the next play, Marks rushes for 34-yards and is tackled at Nebraska’s 13-yard line, putting USC within striking distance of the end zone.
3:58 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Buschini has a 49-yard punt, with a fair catch by Branch at the USC 16-yard line.
3:46 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
The Trojans are in the red zone with only 14 yards until they reach the end zone. Lantz’s field goal is blocked by Wright and recovered by Nebraska. The Cornhuskers will start with the ball on their own 20-yard line.
3:40 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Trojans lead the Cornhuskers 21-20 heading into the final 15 minutes of the matchup. Fans have stayed in their seats, singing along to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” as they wait for the fourth quarter to begin.
3:38 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Trojans lead the Cornhuskers 21-20 heading into the final 15 minutes of the matchup. Fans have stayed in their seats, singing along to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” as they wait for the fourth quarter to begin.
3:38 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Buschini has a 65-yard kickoff , touchback, the Trojans will start on their own 25-yard line.
3:37 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Hohl’s attempt on a 30-yard field goal is good. The Cornhuskers still trail the Trojans 20-21.
3:33 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Cornhuskers sack Maiava for a loss of 10-yards, ball is knocked loose and recovered by junior linebacker Mikai Gbayor at USC 16 yard line.
3:32 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Fumble USC
Cornhuskers sack Maiava for a loss of 10-yards, ball is knocked loose and recovered by junior linebacker Mikai Gbayor at USC 16 yard line.
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3:32 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Buschini punts for 39-yards, fair catch by Branch at USC’s 15-yard line.
3:22 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Lantz has a 65-yard kickoff which is returned by Barney for 23-yards. Nebraska will start at their 23 yard-line.
3:16 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
TOUCHDOWN TROJANS
Maiava throws a deep pass to Robinson who catches it at Nebraska’s 21-yard line. He then finishes the 21-yard run ending in the Cornhusker’s end zone. The Trojans take back the lead 21-17.
3:16 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Maiava completes a 21-yard pass to redshirt junior wide receiver Kyron Hudson putting USC at the 50 yard line.
3:16 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Buschini has a 65-yard kickoff, touchback, USC will start on their 25-yard line.
3:12 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Field goal Cornhuskers
Redshirt freshman place-kicker John Hohl’s 29-yard field goal kick is good. Nebraska takes the lead 17-14 over USC
3:08 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Nebraska is in the red zone, with only 8 yards to the end zone Nebraska is within striking distance.
3:04 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
We are back for the second half. Lantz has a 65-yard kickoff, touchback. Cornhuskers start at their 25-yard line.
2:40 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
The Trojans will end this half tied with the Cornhuskers. The game has been neck and neck with each team capitalizing on their opportunities to score. The Trojan offense has been strong so far with Maiava going 16-24 for 131 yards, with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Neither team has any room for mistakes in the second half as this game is still far from over.
2:40 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Czaplicki has a 60-yard punt that is downed by Lemon at the 1-yard line. This will end the first half.
2:25 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
The Trojans are able to hold the Cornhuskers in their own red zone with a sack by Sophomore defensive tackle Elijah Hughes. The Cornhuskers punt to USC, with Branch having a fair catch at the USC 41-yard line. USC receives a 10-yard penalty for holding, the Trojans will start on their 31-yard line.
2:25 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
The Trojans are unable to capitalize on the interception, instead punting on their fourth down. Czaplicki has a 54-yard punt with freshman wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. gaining 4-yards on his return. The Cornhuskers start at their 13-yard line.
2:22 p.m.
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INTERCEPTION TROJANS
Sophomore defensive end Jaylin Smith intercepts Raiola’s pass intended for senior wide receiver Isaiah Neyor. USC starts on their 35-yard line.
2:14 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
The Trojans slow progress was set back with a 15-yard penalty due to pass interference. Trojans are not able to recover after the penalty and punt on their fourth down. Czaplicki has a 42-yard punt, with a fair catch by senior wide receiver Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda at Nebraska’s 4-yard line.
2:08 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Buschini has a 65-yard kickoff, touchback, Trojans start at their 25-yard line.
2:04 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Touchdown Cornhuskers
Freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola completes a pass to Emmett Johnson at USC 25. Johnson finishes his run in the end zone. The cornhuskers tie up the game 14-14.
1:58 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Redshirt senior kicker Michael Lantz has a 65-yard kickoff for the Trojans, touchback, Nebraska starts on their 25-yard line.
1:50 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
TOUCHDOWN TROJANS
Maiava completes a 12-yard pass to redshirt junior Kyron Hudson, who catches the pass in the back corner of the end zone. USC now leads 14-7 with 13:05 remaining in the second quarter.
1:50 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
The Trojans opened the second quarter with an 11-yard pass to redshirt senior running back Woody Marks. Nebraska has an unnecessary roughness penalty called against Junior linebacker Stefon Thompson, 15-yard penalty. USC is now in the red zone with an opportunity to score.
1:42 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Trojans have been able to quell the Cornhuskers offense. Cornhuskers punt to the Trojans on fourth down. Buschini has a 40-yard punt that Branch catches at USC 14.
1:33 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
TOUCHDOWN TROJANS
Maiava throws a 6-yard pass to Branch. Branch is able to find the endzone. USC ties the game up 7-7.
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1:33 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Maiava throws a deep 28-yard pass to sophomore wide receiver Duce Robinson, putting the Trojans in the red zone.
1:27 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Buschini has a 62-yard punt for the Cornhuskers. Sophomore wide receiver Makai Lemon has a 32-yard return to the USC 35.
1:22 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Touchdown Cornhuskers
Junior defensive back Ceyair Wright intercepts Trojan redshirt sophomore quarterback Jayden Maiava’s pass. Wright returned for 45 yards. Nebraska leads 7-0.
1:17 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Senior punter Brian Buschini has a 57-yard punt for the Cornhuskers. Sophomore wide receiver Zachariah Branch has a 4-yard return for the Trojans.
1:11 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Senior punter Eddie Czaplicki has a 51 yard put. Nebraska senior wide receiver Jahmal Banks returns the punt at Nebraska 12.
1:03 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
Nebraska wins the coin toss and defers their decision to the second half. Trojans will receive the kickoff.
12:45 p.m.
Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director
The Trojans and the Cornhuskers are 15 minutes away from kicking off at the Coliseum. Fans are beginning to trickle in as the Trojan Marching Band takes the field for their pregame show. This is a must-win game for the Trojans as they have only conceded one loss at home so far this season.
