No. 4 USC falls to Utah in Pac-12, all but ending CFP hope
A Utah cheerleader makes a confetti angel after Utah defeated Southern California in the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

A Utah cheerleader makes a confetti angel after Utah defeated Southern California in the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Dec. 03, 2022 01:04 AM EST
Utah wide receiver Jaylen Dixon, top right, pushes past Southern California defensive back Max Williams (4) for a touchdown during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Utah wide receiver Jaylen Dixon, top right, pushes past Southern California defensive back Max Williams (4) for a touchdown during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Dec. 02, 2022 10:26 PM EST
Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) walks across the field after Utah's 47-24 victory over Southern California in the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) walks across the field after Utah's 47-24 victory over Southern California in the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Dec. 03, 2022 12:52 AM EST
Utah wide receiver Money Parks (10) outruns Southern California defensive back Mekhi Blackmon (6) to score a touchdown during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. Utah running back Micah Bernard is at left. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Utah wide receiver Money Parks (10) outruns Southern California defensive back Mekhi Blackmon (6) to score a touchdown during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. Utah running back Micah Bernard is at left. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Dec. 03, 2022 01:20 AM EST
Utah coach Kyle Whittingham, right, hands the trophy to quarterback Cameron Rising, center, after Utah defeated Southern California 47-24 in the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Utah coach Kyle Whittingham, right, hands the trophy to quarterback Cameron Rising, center, after Utah defeated Southern California 47-24 in the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Dec. 03, 2022 12:19 AM EST
Utah quarterback Nate Johnson (13) celebrates after Utah's 47-24 victory over Southern California in the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Utah quarterback Nate Johnson (13) celebrates after Utah's 47-24 victory over Southern California in the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Dec. 03, 2022 12:58 AM EST
Southern California wide receiver Mario Williams (4) makes a pass reception ahead of Utah cornerback Clark Phillips III (1) during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Southern California wide receiver Mario Williams (4) makes a pass reception ahead of Utah cornerback Clark Phillips III (1) during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Dec. 02, 2022 10:16 PM EST
Southern California running back Raleek Brown (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Utah during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. Southern California's Brenden Rice (2) looks on. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Southern California running back Raleek Brown (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Utah during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. Southern California's Brenden Rice (2) looks on. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Dec. 02, 2022 10:07 PM EST
Utah running back Ja'Quinden Jackson (3) falls into the end zone for a touchdown, next to Southern California defensive backs Calen Bullock (7) and Jacobe Covington (14) during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. Utah wide receiver Solomon Enis (21) and tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) celebrate. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Utah running back Ja'Quinden Jackson (3) falls into the end zone for a touchdown, next to Southern California defensive backs Calen Bullock (7) and Jacobe Covington (14) during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. Utah wide receiver Solomon Enis (21) and tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) celebrate. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Dec. 03, 2022 01:15 AM EST
Utah wide receiver Jaylen Dixon (25) fumbles the ball during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Southern California, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. Southern California defensive back Bryson Shaw (27) recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Utah wide receiver Jaylen Dixon (25) fumbles the ball during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Southern California, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. Southern California defensive back Bryson Shaw (27) recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Dec. 02, 2022 10:27 PM EST
Southern California defensive back Max Williams (4) flies over Utah tight end Thomas Yassmin (87) after a pass reception by Yassmin during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Southern California defensive back Max Williams (4) flies over Utah tight end Thomas Yassmin (87) after a pass reception by Yassmin during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Dec. 02, 2022 10:25 PM EST
Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) is tackled by Utah safeties R.J. Hubert (11) and Cole Bishop (8) during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) is tackled by Utah safeties R.J. Hubert (11) and Cole Bishop (8) during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Dec. 02, 2022 10:15 PM EST