Trojans OK with grind-it-out style
USC, for a change, emphasized its running game, totaling 296 yards in latest win over Cal.
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Khaled Holmes set the tone against California
In the waning moments of USC’s 27-9 victory over California on Saturday, the “Twitterverse” exploded with harsh commentary. No, it wasn’t about senior quarterback Matt Barkley’s pair of interceptions. It wasn’t about the team’s nearly 300 rushing yards or the fact that the defense didn’t give up a single touchdown. No, most of the […]
Running game powers Trojans past Cal
A week after running for only 28 yards in a loss at Stanford, USC explodes for 296 rushing yards in a win against the Golden Bears.
USC grinds out ninth straight win over Cal
No. 13 USC got its running game going at last. One week after rushing for just 26 yards in a crushing seven-point loss at Stanford, the Trojans bounced back with 296 yards on the ground Saturday in a 27-9 win over California, their ninth consecutive win over the Golden Bears. In front of an announced […]
USC looks to shore up its offensive line for Cal
After giving up four sacks in a loss at Stanford, the left tackle position is offically up for grabs.
Trojans searching for some answers
PALO ALTO, Calif. — Ah, that looked like a USC team of yesteryear, didn’t it? The Trojans were ranked in the top five. They were beginning Pac-12 play on the road. They were more than a touchdown favorite. So, naturally, they laid an egg. Yup, USC again stumbled kicking off its conference slate, this time […]
USC outdone by Stanford again
Trojans lose to Cardinal for the fifth time in six seasons, squandering a 14-7 lead.
No. 2 USC upended by Cardinal at Stanford Stadium
PALO ALTO, Calif. — Senior quarterback Matt Barkley has amassed 29 wins during his Trojan tenure. Much to his dismay, none of those will have come against Stanford. In a night plagued with turnovers and inconsistency, No. 2 USC fell to the Cardinal at Stanford Stadium 21-14. It was the fourth-straight time the Trojans have […]
In Photos: No. 21 Stanford upsets No. 2 USC
Senior quarterback Matt Barkley went 20 for 41 with two interceptions and no touchdown passes in USC’s 21-14 loss to Stanford at Stanford Stadium. Read the full recap here. Photos by Carlo Acenas
For McNeal, last year’s fumble is in the past
Following last year’s 56-48 triple overtime loss to Stanford, I thought the Coliseum public address announcer might as well cue the Jaws theme music. After maneuvering his way to the three-yard line in the third overtime, senior tailback Curtis McNeal fumbled into the end zone, and Stanford linebacker A.J. Tarpley recovered the football to seal […]