Tag Archive for: USC-UCLA rivalry

Crosstown rivalry thrives in the spotlight


With one week remaining in the regular season, the participants for the 2013 Pac-12 championship game have been determined — and neither the Bruins nor the Trojans made the cut. Stanford and Arizona State will do battle with a berth to the 100th Rose Bowl Game. Unlike last season, this year’s rendition of the Battle […]

Bruins limp into rivalry matchup


A year ago, each team involved in the historic USC-UCLA  rivalry came into the schools’ annual showdown on very different terms. One side had been sparked by a new coach who had brought a renewed sense of energy to the team. Even with a first-year starter at quarterback, they were six games over .500 (8-2) and […]