No. 7 USC outlasts No. 16 UCLA to reach Pac-12 title game

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) runs in for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Southern California running back Darwin Barlow, right, fends off UCLA linebacker JonJon Vaughns during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Southern California running back Raleek Brown, left, is tackled by UCLA linebacker Darius Muasau during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) celebrates as he scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet, left, fends off Southern California defensive back Max Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson celebrates after running the ball for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Southern California running back Austin Jones, right, runs the ball as UCLA defensive lineman Grayson Murphy gives chase during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Southern California wide receiver Kyle Ford, center, celebrates his touchdown with running back Austin Jones during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Southern California running back Darwin Barlow, right, dives in for a touchdown as UCLA defensive back Jaylin Davies, lower left, defends along with defensive back Kenny Churchwell III during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams, left, celebrates after USC defeated UCLA 48-45 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams, left, gets a hug from head coach Lincoln Riley after USC defeated UCLA 48-45 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Southern California wide receiver Kyle Ford, right, catches a touchdown pass as UCLA defensive back John Humphrey defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)