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The Trojans’ quarterback battle remains unsettled as the team looks toward fall camp.
Josh Shaw shores up corner spot
Torin Harris to start at corner against Huskies
Trojans’ cornerbacks struggle out of the gate
USC makes final preparations for Luck
Behind enemy lines: Notre Dame
By ROSS DAUTEL
in Blogs, Tailback U
This year’s installment of the tradition-rich USC-Notre Dame rivalry features two of the more prolific offenses in the country to date. Despite starting the year 0-2, Notre Dame has rebounded well, vaunting itself into the top 25 ranked offenses in the country. The Irish stand at 22nd in yards per game with 467. While USC […]
Blast from the past: Arizona
By ANDIE HAGEMANN
in Blogs, Tailback U
USC heads into the bye week after a 48-41 victory over the Arizona Wildcats. Arizona came into the Coliseum with only one win on the season but faced three top-10 opponents three weeks in a row. The win gave the Trojans their second win in the South division. Positives: Junior quarterback Matt Barkley broke the […]
Practice notes: Sept. 13
By NICK BURTON
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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
By ALEJANDRO MADRID
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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
By TREVOR WONG
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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 […]