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Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta (84) runs with the ball while defended by Southern California cornerback Greg Johnson (9) during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)
Smith-Marsette has 3 TDs, Iowa beats USC in Holiday Bowl

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 27, 2019 11:56 PM EST

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) is caught by Texas A&M defensive back Leon O'Neal Jr. (9) during the first half of the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
No. 19 Iowa beats No. 22 USC 49-24 in Holiday Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2019 07:27 PM EST

Southern California head coach Clay Helton, left, smiles at quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) after a 52-35 win over UCLA in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Slovis throws for record 515 yards, USC holds off UCLA 52-35

By Greg Beacham Nov. 23, 2019 07:30 PM EST

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

Southern California running back Markese Stepp flexes his bicep after scoring on a 2-yard touchdown run in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
USC RB Stepp needs ankle surgery, out up to 5 weeks

Oct. 21, 2019 10:25 PM EDT

Notre Dame running back Avery Davis (4) makes a catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Bowling Green, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 52-0. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
USC's Helton under microscope heading to No. 9 Notre Dame

By John Fineran Oct. 11, 2019 02:12 PM EDT

Utah running back Zack Moss (2) carries the ball against Idaho State in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 10 Utah looks for historic win over up-and-down USC

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2019 01:09 PM EDT

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

BYU quarterback Zach Wilson (1) hands the ball off to running back Ty'Son Williams (5) for what would be the game-winning 5-yard touchdown run during the second overtime against Tennessee in a NCAA football game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 in Knoxville, Tenn.(C.B. Schmelter/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP)
No. 24 USC tests new Air Raid offense on road at BYU

By Associated Press Sep. 12, 2019 05:25 PM EDT

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis throws a pass against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Slovis propels USC past No. 23 Stanford 45-20 in debut start

By Greg Beacham Sep. 08, 2019 01:54 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 31, 2019, file photo, Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis is shown during an NCAA college football game against Fresno State, in Los Angeles. Slovis couldn't believe he woke up last Sunday as Southern California's starting quarterback. With J.T. Daniels out for the season, the freshman backup is improbably in charge when the Trojans face No. 23 Stanford's tough defense. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Backup QBs to play big role when No. 23 Stanford visits USC

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 09:15 PM EDT

Fresno State wide receiver Derrion Grim, left, tumbles in after catching a touchdown pass as Southern California cornerback Chase Williams defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
USC loses QB Daniels to injury, outlasts Fresno State 31-23

By Greg Beacham Sep. 01, 2019 02:34 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Southern California head coach Clay Helton gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Los Angeles. Helton went 21-6 with a Rose Bowl victory and Pac-12 title in his first two full seasons as USC coach, but his job status is one of the stories of the 2019 season. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Clay Helton embracing his make-or-break season at USC

By Greg Beacham Aug. 14, 2019 01:37 PM EDT

FILE- In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Texas Tech head coach Kliff Kingsbury stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Ames, Iowa. Kingsbury has agreed to become Clay Helton’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Southern California, USC announced Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. Kingsbury is considered one of the top offensive minds in football despite being fired by Texas Tech on Nov. 25. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
USC lands Kliff Kingsbury as Helton's offensive coordinator

By Greg Beacham Dec. 05, 2018 01:21 PM EST

Oregon State's Travon Bradford, center, is taken to the turf by Southern California's Ajene Harris (27) after making a reception in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez)
Ware runs for 205 yards, 3 TDs as USC beats Oregon St. 38-21

By Kyle Odegard Nov. 04, 2018 01:43 AM EDT

Southern California running back Stephen Carr, top, is tackled by UNLV defensive back Jericho Flowers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Daniels, No. 15 USC shake off slow start to beat UNLV 43-21

By Dan Greenspan Sep. 01, 2018 03:31 PM EDT

Appalachian State defenders Thomas Hennigan (5), Corey Sutton (2) and Josh Thomas (7), break up a pass intended for Penn State's KJ Hamler (1) in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
No. 10 Nittany Lions survives in OT vs Appalachian State

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2018 11:57 AM EDT

Southern California quarterback J.T. Daniels speaks to reporters following his first NCAA college football practice after winning the Trojans' starting job, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Los Angeles. The 18-year-old Daniels will be the first true freshman to start at quarterback for USC's powerhouse program since 2009. (AP Photo/Greg Beacham)
USC opens with first true freshman starting QB since '09

By Dan Greenspan Aug. 31, 2018 09:13 AM EDT