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USC avoids scare at home against Minnesota


No. 25 USC has yet to officially launch a Heisman Trophy campaign for Robert Woods, but it might want to start now. During the Trojans’ season opener against Minnesota, the sophomore wide receiver broke the school’s single-game mark for receptions with 17, leading the Trojans to a 19-17 win Saturday over the unranked Golden Gophers. […]

USC opponent preview: Minnesota Golden Gophers


Coach: Jerry Kill 2010: 3-9 (2-6 in the Big Ten) Returning starters: Six (offense), eight (defense) Following appearances in the Insight Bowl in 2008 and 2009, Minnesota fell on hard times last season, finishing with three wins and a coaching change. Now, new coach Jerry Kill, hired in December, looks to rescue the Golden Gophers […]