Jack Sears
Boise State cornerback Kaonohi Kaniho (14) breaks up a pass to San Diego State wide receiver Jesse Matthews (45) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Carson, Calif., Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 22 San Diego State rallies past Boise State 27-16

By Greg Beacham Nov. 26, 2021 03:50 PM EST

Boise State running back Andrew Van Buren, rear, is congratulated by offensive lineman John Ojukwu after a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Air Force on Saturday Oct. 31, 2020, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Fill-in Sears helps No. 25 Boise State beat Air Force 49-30

By Pat Graham Oct. 31, 2020 09:30 PM EDT

Air Force players, left, warm up with Boise State players in empty Falcon Stadium before an NCAA college football game Saturday Oct. 31, 2020, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Boise State at Air Force 10/31/2020

Oct. 31, 2020 05:11 PM EDT

Boise State running back George Holani (24) catches the ball in front of Utah State linebacker Cash Gilliam (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Utah State at Boise State 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 09:35 PM EDT

Southern California coach Clay Helton, left, hugs quarterback Matt Fink after the team's 30-23 win over Utah in an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
QB Fink likely to start for No. 21 USC with Slovis still out

By Greg Beacham Sep. 24, 2019 10:47 PM 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)
Fast track: USC's Slovis surprised but eager to start at QB

By Greg Beacham Sep. 04, 2019 07:37 PM EDT

New Mexico State wide receiver Tony Nicholson, left, runs while pursued by Washington State linebacker Jahad Woods during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Washington State won 58-7. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Injuries already taking a toll on Pac-12

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 03, 2019 06:40 PM EDT

Southern California quarterback JT Daniels is helped to a cart after being injured during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Fresno State Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
USC quarterback J.T. Daniels out for season with knee injury

By Greg Beacham Sep. 01, 2019 09:26 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 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

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

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 California for the second straight season. Coach Clay Helton announced...

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

This Tuesday, March 5, 2019 photo provided by University of Southern California Athletics shows new USC offensive coordinator Graham Harrell. Harrell stepped into one of the highest-profile assistant jobs in college football after Kliff Kingsbury left USC without calling a play. The Trojans' new offensive coordinator is working hard to get up to speed in spring practice. (John McGillen/USC Athletics via AP)
New OC Harrell sees sunny days ahead for USC's offense

By Greg Beacham Mar. 07, 2019 10:39 PM EST

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) throws a pass under pressure by Southern California defensive lineman Marlon Tuipulotu (51) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
USC getting key contributions from young defensive linemen

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 15, 2018 02:41 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Southern California head coach Clay Helton smiles as he enters the field with his team during an NCAA college football game against Colorado in Los Angeles. Saturday's game between USC and Oregon State will feature two contrasting teams. The Trojans are coming off a disheartening loss at home, while the Beavers had a statement-making win on the road. USC coach Clay Helton will try to get the Trojans back on track by taking over the play calling. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
USC reeling while Oregon State is reveling

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 02, 2018 05:10 PM EDT

Arizona State running back Eno Benjamin (3) leaps over Southern California cornerback Ajene Harris during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Harry's punt return TD pulls Arizona State past USC 38-35

By Dan Greenspan Oct. 27, 2018 07:18 PM EDT

Arizona State 's N'Keal Harry (1) reaches the end zone on touchdown reception against Southern California during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Arizona State at USC 10/27/2018

Oct. 27, 2018 05:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2017, file photo, Southern California quarterback Jack Sears warms up before the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford in Los Angeles. Third-string redshirt freshman Sears will start for Southern California against Arizona State on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
USC QB Sears to start in debut vs ASU, replacing Daniels

Oct. 26, 2018 05:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2017, file photo, Southern California quarterback Jack Sears warms up before the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford in Los Angeles. Third-string redshirt freshman Sears will start for Southern California against Arizona State on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
USC to start new QB against feisty Arizona State

By Dan Greenspan Oct. 26, 2018 03:58 PM EDT