DAN GREENSPAN
Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal celebrates after their win against Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Cristobal's new-look Oregon looks to build on Rose Bowl win

By Dan Greenspan Jan. 02, 2020 02:21 AM EST
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The helmets are as shiny as ever, and the team still

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor poses with trophy after winning the Doak Walker Award for being the nation's best running back Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor rushes into elite company

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 30, 2019 08:26 PM EST
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — It is no longer a question of where Jonathan Taylor

Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) is sacked by Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Dec. 6, 2018. Oregon won 37-15. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Oregon's Rose Bowl run powered by recruiting in Los Angeles

Dan Greenspan Dec. 29, 2019 03:38 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux will never be

Ducks, Badgers approach pomp of Rose Bowl in different ways

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 26, 2019 06:51 PM EST
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Oregon and Wisconsin are taking contrasting approaches

Washington head coach Chris Petersen is doused at the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game against Boise State at Sam Boyd Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Las Vegas. Washington beat Boise State 38-7. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Washington routs No. 18 Boise State in Petersen's last game

Dan Greenspan Dec. 21, 2019 10:58 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Bowl was always going to be about Chris Petersen

Washington head coach Chris Petersen speaks with reporters ahead of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
'Petersen Bowl': Washington, Boise State meet in Las Vegas

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 20, 2019 03:33 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chris Petersen brought Boise State into the national

Southern California's Michael Pittman Jr. (6) can't make the catch as California's Camryn Bynum (24) defends during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
USC WR Pittman driven by TD drop against UCLA

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 21, 2019 07:04 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Pittman Jr. wants to be perfect, and the Southern

Southern California defensive lineman Christian Rector (89) celebrates his game-ending interception against Arizona State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Rector aims to end tumultuous time at USC on a high

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 14, 2019 07:47 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a career full of highs and lows, Southern California’s

UCLA running back Joshua Kelley, left, runs for a touchdown past Arizona State defensive lineman Roe Wilkins during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Colorado, UCLA finding stride led by WR Shenault, RB Kelley

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 01, 2019 12:39 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Colorado and UCLA are finding success behind their standout

Southern California running back Kenan Christon (23) scores a rushing touchdown past Arizona cornerback McKenzie Barnes (15) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Depleted USC turns to RB Kenan Christon after electric debut

By Dan Greenspan Oct. 22, 2019 04:02 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California running back Kenan Christon showed he can

USC's defense feels refreshed for No. 9 Notre Dame

By Dan Greenspan Oct. 10, 2019 06:07 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Christian Rector really needed a week off. Sure,

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Southern California's Velus Jones Jr., left, runs back a punt for 101 yards as Fresno State's Deonte Perry, second from right gives chase and Liam Jimmons delays Perry during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles. Jones is off to a fast start in what is shaping up to be his most productive season as a return specialist. He is averaging 25.6 yards per kick return despite an uncommonly high number of attempts. At a time when most teams seem content to take a touchback, Jones leads the FBS with 3.8 returns per game, one of three players averaging at least three returns per game. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Many happy returns: KR Velus Jones Jr. shines back at USC

By Dan Greenspan Oct. 09, 2019 09:04 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. has established

UCLA wide receiver Kyle Philips (2) returns a punt for a touchdown in front of teammates Alex Johnson (19), Mo Osling III (7) and Washington State wide receiver Rodrick Fisher (88) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. UCLA won 67-63. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Bruins defense did its part in comeback against Cougars

By Dan Greenspan Sep. 23, 2019 08:00 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Linebacker Josh Woods and the rest of the victorious UCLA

BYU defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga (95) tries to knock down a pass from Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Provo, Utah. BYU defeated USC 30-27. (AP Photo/George Frey)
Big man's game: USC needs more from O-line vs. No. 10 Utah

By Dan Greenspan Sep. 17, 2019 04:03 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California coach Clay Helton has no illusions about where

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Southern California defensive lineman Marlon Tuipulotu gets ready to run a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Fresno State, in Los Angeles. Southern California assistant coach Chad Kauha’aha’a always knew defensive tackle Marlon Tuipulotu could be a special player. Kauha’aha’a believed it when he tried to recruit Tuipulotu to Oregon State, and he is seeing it in his first season working with the redshirt sophomore for the No. 24 Trojans. “I knew he had the potential to be a great one,” Kauha’aha’a said Wednesday night, Sept. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Tuipulotu's effort lifts defensive line at No. 24 USC

By Dan Greenspan Sep. 12, 2019 03:26 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California assistant coach Chad Kauha'aha'a always knew

USC's Jackson determined to show ability to finish plays

By Dan Greenspan Sep. 05, 2019 05:42 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It was an impressive debut for Southern California defensive end

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Southern California quarterback JT Daniels (18) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against California in Los Angeles. Sophomore J.T. Daniels was resolute he is the best man for the job after retaining his starting job. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
USC offensive line ready to 'dominate' for new coordinator

By Dan Greenspan Aug. 28, 2019 05:19 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Graham Harrell knows the importance of a great offensive line.

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Southern California quarterback Jack Sears throws against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles. Sears has entered the transfer portal after failing to win the starting job in a four-man competition. Sears, a redshirt sophomore, announced his plans in a statement he posted to Twitter on Tuesday, Aug. 27. Sears' decision came less than one week after coach Clay Helton announced sophomore J.T. Daniels would start for the second straight season. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
USC QB Jack Sears enters transfer portal

By Dan Greenspan Aug. 27, 2019 08:22 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California quarterback Jack Sears has entered the

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Southern California quarterback JT Daniels (18) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against California in Los Angeles. Sophomore J.T. Daniels was resolute he is the best man for the job after retaining his starting job. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
USC QB competition reflects growing confidence in new system

By Dan Greenspan Aug. 22, 2019 12:45 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Restoring confidence was one of the main goals for new Southern

USC QB Daniels keeps starting job after open competition

By Dan Greenspan Aug. 20, 2019 10:49 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sophomore quarterback J.T. Daniels will start at Southern