Kiffin denies knowledge of allegations
The USC coach said he was not aware of the relationship between Willie Garza and Will Lyles.
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USC blown away by Arizona State in first loss of the season
USC junior safety Jawanza Starling missed a tackle and Arizona State running back Cameron Marshall finished off a 70-yard run to give the Sun Devils a 7-0 lead in the opening minutes. That set the tone for the rest of the game as the Sun Devils ran away from No. 23 USC (3-1, 1-1) late […]
Trojans set for duel in the desert
USC travels to Tempe, Ariz., to battle Arizona State in its first Pac-12 road game.
USC to move on without defensive end
Armond Armstead will redshirt this season as a result of an undisclosed medical condition.
Game three rewind: USC runs over Syracuse at the Coliseum
The set-up: Following two narrow escapes, USC played host to undefeated Syracuse. On the one hand, the Orange, who reportedly left the Big East to join the Atlantic Coast Conference earlier in the day, hoped to spoil a perfect three-game home stand with their impressive passing attack. On the other hand, the Trojans aimed to […]
Four Burning Questions: Syracuse
Who will play in the secondary? After Saturday’s game against Utah, USC coach Lane Kiffin intimated that changes would occur in the secondary. One thing is certain: sophomore cornerback Nickell Robey and junior safety T.J. McDonald have played well and are guaranteed to remain regulars. The other two spots in the secondary appear open to […]
Practice Notes: Sept. 15
The Trojans concluded their final practice of the week Thursday, as they prepare for Syracuse. Instead of a full-field scrimmage, USC focused on its play inside the red zone. USC has only scored on four of its six red zone attempts. Meanwhile, its opponents are a perfect five for five. Although the offense has struggled […]
Practice notes: Sept. 13
Following victories over Minnesota and Utah in weeks one and two, USC prepares to host Syracuse, a team it hasn’t faced since 1990, at the Coliseum on Saturday. Sophomore linebacker Marquis Simmons was in street clothes and a neck brace after being injured in the Utah game. But he appeared in good spirit, as he […]
Stat to watch: Blocked kicks
From 2006 to 2008, USC outscored its opponents by 15 points per game on average and the Trojans rarely played close games. A few points gained from superior special teams play would likely have not made a major difference in USC’s record. Beginning in 2009, the Trojans dominance slowed, and they began to play much […]
USC survives wild finish in Pac-12 opener
It came down to the fourth quarter. Again. This time, and for the second consecutive game this season, the USC defense came up with a stop when it mattered most. After an overturned call gave Utah a first down and a pass interference call moved the Utes into field goal range, Utah brought out the […]