Michael Pittman Jr.
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

No. 19 Iowa, No. 22 USC meeting in Holiday Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 05:36 PM EST
Holiday Bowl: No. 22 USC (8-4) vs. No. 18 Iowa (9-3), Friday at 8 p.m. EST (FS1). Line: Iowa by 2½. Series record: USC...

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) gestures during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Minneapolis. Winfield was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
AP All-America teams dominated by LSU, Ohio State

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 16, 2019 12:02 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Washington's Nick Harris lines up during an NCAA college football game against Southern Cal, in Seattle. Harris was selected to The Associated Press All-Pac 12 Conference team, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Ducks' Cristobal takes AP Pac-12 Coach of the Year honors

By Anne. M. Peterson Dec. 12, 2019 01:54 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

UCLA head coach Chip Kelly looks on before an NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Kelly’s UCLA looks for repeat in crosstown showdown with USC

By Greg Beacham Nov. 22, 2019 11:46 AM EST

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

Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton and running back B.J. Baylor celebrate as the clock runs out in an NCAA college football game agains Arizona State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)
Desert Swarm: No. 6 Oregon, No. 7 Utah face final road tests

By Tim Booth Nov. 21, 2019 12:36 PM EST

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) passes against California in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Slovis’ 4 TD passes lead USC past California 41-17

By Josh Dubow Nov. 17, 2019 02:31 AM EST

California quarterback Devon Modster rushes against Washington State in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
USC’s passing game looking to test stingy Cal secondary

By Michael Wagaman Nov. 15, 2019 04:09 PM EST

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) throws against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
USC holds on to beat Arizona State 31-26

By John Marshall Nov. 09, 2019 07:30 PM EST

Southern California coach Clay Helton gestures during the team's NCAA college football game against Colorado on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
USC coach's job shaky as Trojans await Arizona State

By John Marshall Nov. 08, 2019 04:45 PM EST

Southern California linebacker Kana'i Mauga, right, celebrates his sack against Oregon during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
USC at Arizona State headlines Pac-12 this week

By John Marshall Nov. 07, 2019 04:07 PM EST

Oregon wide receiver Juwan Johnson, left, celebrates his touchdown with running back Travis Dye during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Herbert leads No. 7 Ducks past USC 56-24 to 8th straight win

By Greg Beacham Nov. 02, 2019 11:47 PM EDT

Southern California wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., second from left, is congratulated by wide receivers Drake London, left, and Amon-Ra St. Brown after his go-ahead touchdown, as Colorado cornerback K.J. Trujillo walks away during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. Southern California won 35-31. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
No. 7 Oregon takes winning streak, playoff hopes to face USC

By Greg Beacham Nov. 01, 2019 05:16 PM EDT

Washington State's Willie Taylor III, left, and Jahad Woods, right, converge on Oregon's Justin Herbert for a sack during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 7 Oregon puts 7-game winning streak on the line at USC

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2019 02:40 PM EDT

Southern California running back Kenan Christon, left, is tackled by Colorado safety Mikial Onu after catching a pass for a short gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
USC roars to a 35-31 comeback win over Colorado

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 26, 2019 12:55 AM EDT

Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate, right, is sacked by Southern California safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Kedon Slovis and USC defense lead 41-14 win over Arizona

By Greg Beacham Oct. 20, 2019 01:12 AM 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, Arizona eye Pac-12 South title runs ahead of showdown

By Greg Beacham Oct. 18, 2019 04:43 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