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Trojans down by four at halftime
An even worse second quarter for USC has resulted in a 14-10 Huskies lead at halftime. While the offense has been lackluster, bad penalties have overpowered the game in a big way during USC’s Homecoming game.
Redshirt senior quarterback Jayden Maiava has completed 12 of his 18 passes for 143 yards, but an interception in the second quarter has overshadowed his performance.
If USC didn’t have so many penalties, the story of the game might be different. However, the penalties on offense and defense have resulted in a halftime score not favoring the Trojans. The defense has been otherwise strong, pressuring Washington’s junior quarterback Demond Williams Jr. and limiting him to just 80 combined yards in the air and on the ground.
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Further reading:
- A big-time matchup against a former Pac-12 foe could allow for the Trojans to reenter the win column. Washington brings a formidable team to Los Angeles, with a strong defense that has been able to stop opposing offenses in their first four games.
- Freshman wide receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt has found his place in USC’s offense, recording over 100 receiving yards in three games this season. The local recruit from Mater Dei High School looks to improve as a true freshman in each passing game.
- After everything that’s happened this year to the football team, Sports Editor Dillon Zamperin asks what is wrong with the culture surrounding the team. Whether it boils down to Head Coach Lincoln Riley or not, Zamperin thinks something must change, and quickly.
6:07 p.m.
Dillon Zamperin, Sports Editor
Boos rain down at the Coliseum as another penalty — unsportsmanlike conduct — is called on USC’s senior offensive lineman Alani Noa and results in a Trojan punt.
Carrigan’s punt rolled all the way to the half-yard line, marking one of the few highlights for USC today. The Huskies will have less than a minute to drive downfield.
6:01 p.m.
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Touchdown Huskies.
Following a huge penalty from Wafle, the Huskies capitalized by driving downfield and taking the lead on a 1-yard rush from senior tight end Kade Eldridge. The drive for Washington took just under three and a half minutes off the clock as 1:50 remains in the half.
Senior kicker Tyler Robles puts up an extra point to make it 14-10 Washington.
5:53 p.m.
Dillon Zamperin, Sports Editor
Penalties have affected both sides of the ball for USC, as what would have been a huge sack for freshman edge Luke Wafle turned into a 15-yard gain on a facemask penalty from Wafle.
The Huskies are now in the red zone and threatening quickly.
5:50 p.m.
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A penalty took away a touchdown from freshman wide receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, who was in the end zone for his first catch of the game. Instead, Maiava got sacked and fell hard on third down, forcing sophomore punter Lachlan Carrigan to kick away the ball. The Huskies have the ball on their own 20-yard line.
5:41 p.m.
Dillon Zamperin, Sports Editor
A third three-and-out forced by the Trojan defense has demonstrated a side USC has not seen since the shutout against Fresno State University earlier this season.
Sophomore defensive tackle Jahkeem Stewart put pressure on Williams on third down, forcing the gunslinger to throw the ball out of bounds.
The Trojans will take over on their own 43-yard line.
5:34 p.m.
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TOUCHDOWN TROJANS.
Redshirt senior running back Waymond Jordan’s third carry of the game is good for an 8-yard touchdown run. The score puts USC in front and marks the first touchdown of the game scored by the Trojans.
A 40-yard catch from redshirt sophomore Zacharyus Williams brought the Trojans into the red zone, and the run from Jordan a few plays later sealed the score.
Redshirt sophomore kicker Caden Chittenden’s extra point is good as USC takes a 10-7 lead.
5:26 p.m.
Dillon Zamperin, Sports Editor
Following the interception from Maiava, USC’s defense holds strong and forces another punt from the Huskies.
Both offenses have lacked success, as it has been a defensive showcase in the first half thus far.
5:23 p.m.
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Redshirt senior quarterback Jayden Maiava starts the second quarter with an interception to Washington’s sophomore safety Rylon Dillard-Allen. The Huskies now take over, deep in their own half of the field.
USC’s offense has struggled mightily to start the game, putting up just three points so far.
5:21 p.m.
Dillon Zamperin, Sports Editor
Trojans down 7-3 through one quarter
Following inconsistencies on offense for USC, the Trojans find themselves behind as the first quarter ends. Redshirt senior quarterback Jayden Maiava has completed four of his seven pass attempts for 48 yards, while redshirt sophomore running back King Miller has already racked up 49 rushing yards.
USC’s defense has looked considerably better, despite allowing a touchdown near the end of the quarter. The squad has forced two three-and-outs and even recorded a sack thanks to redshirt junior linebacker Ta’Mere Robinson.
A muffed punt by junior wide receiver Terrell Anderson nearly resulted in a disastrous first quarter for the Trojans, but instead, USC’s offense lacked rhythm, which it looks to change in the second quarter.
5:10 p.m.
Dillon Zamperin, Sports Editor
Touchdown Huskies.
Sophomore wide receiver Dezman Roebuck connects with sophomore tight end Baron Naone for a passing touchdown, the first of the game for both teams.
The Huskies, who started the game slowly, have started to pick it up as the end of the first quarter nears. Despite the Trojans almost getting to Williams a few plays prior to the touchdown, the dual-threat quarterback got away, running for the first down.
Senior kicker Tyler Robles knocks in the extra point to make it 7-3 Washington.
5:07 p.m.
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Redshirt junior linebacker Ta’Mere Robinson sacks Washington’s junior quarterback Demond Williams Jr., forcing the Huskies to make a decision: Either try for the first down on fourth-and-7, punt the ball or try for a long field goal.
5:00 p.m.
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Bad field position for the Trojans results in a three-and-out on offense. Sophomore punter Lachlan Carrigan kicked it away for 51 yards, and with a 14-yard return, Washington is just 41 yards out of the end zone, halfway through the first quarter.
4:54 p.m.
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After stopping Washington for a second straight three-and-out, junior wide receiver Terrell Anderson muffed the punt on USC’s 1-yard line. The Trojans, however, were able to jump on the ball after further review by the referees, thanks to a recovery by redshirt freshman safety Trestin Castro.
USC catches a huge break but will have the entire field to drive down, leaving no room for error.
4:46 p.m.
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FIELD GOAL TROJANS.
Redshirt sophomore kicker Caden Chittenden knocks in a 26-yard field goal to put USC ahead 3-0.
Sophomore wide receiver Tanook Hines connected twice on the drive with redshirt senior quarterback Jayden Maiava for 25 yards, while redshirt sophomore running back King Miller had a 35-yard run. While it wasn’t enough for a touchdown, USC still got on the board first.
4:38 p.m.
Dillon Zamperin, Sports Editor
USC’s defense starts the game strong, forcing a three-and-out on Washington’s first drive of the game. The Trojans will get the ball on their own 16-yard line.
4:34 p.m.
Dillon Zamperin, Sports Editor
Washington wins the coin toss and elects to receive. For the first time at the Coliseum this season, USC will play defense during the first drive of the game.
4:20 p.m.
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We’re about 15 minutes away from kickoff at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The temperature is currently 97 degrees in what is expected to be a scorcher in Los Angeles.
