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FILE - Then-Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei passes the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith pulled off one of the biggest gets from the transfer portal by landing Uiagalelei from Clemson. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Pac-12 filled with players poised for breakouts in the fall

By John Marshall Apr. 26, 2023 03:21 PM EDT

Southern California running back Raleek Brown passes during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No. 5 Trojans host No. 13 Irish with plenty on the line

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 09:00 AM EST

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams throws a pass against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
No. 7 Trojans, No. 16 Bruins face off with plenty at stake

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 12:17 PM EST

California cornerback Tyson McWilliams pushes Southern California running back Travis Dye (26) out of bounds during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
No. 8 Trojans get Friday night tuneup vs Buffaloes

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 12:31 PM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) takes a snap against Virginia Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Pittsburgh. First-year transfer quarterbacks are struggling to adjust to life in the ACC. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
First-year transfer QBs struggle to find footing in the ACC

By Will Graves Nov. 02, 2022 02:29 PM EDT

Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher gives instructions to the offense during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
College Football Picks: How bad can it get for A&M, ND, OU?

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 26, 2022 11:29 AM EDT

Alabama place kicker Will Reichard (16) walks off the field after missing a field goal during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 52-49. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Fallout from rare Alabama loss

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 17, 2022 02:42 AM EDT

Southern California linebacker Eric Gentry (18) tackles Utah running back Tavion Thomas (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Rising scores on 2-pointer, No. 20 Utah tops No. 7 USC 43-42

By Matthew Coles Oct. 16, 2022 12:23 AM EDT

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) signals as he runs out of the pocket during the first half of the tem's NCAA college football game against Washington State on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 7 USC looking for 7th straight win vs No. 20 Utah

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 08:44 AM EDT

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams, left, avoids a tackle by Arizona State defensive back Jordan Clark during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Surprising Cougars out to end No. 6 Trojans' unbeaten start

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 12:04 PM EDT

Southern California tight end Malcolm Epps, left, can't get to a pass in the end zone as Fresno State defensive back Evan Williams defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No. 7 USC faces challenge in determined Oregon State

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 22, 2022 05:13 PM EDT

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams, left, celebrates his touchdown with tight end Lake McRee, center, and running back Austin Jones during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Fresno State Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No. 7 Trojans head north to face the determined Beavers

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 01:59 PM EDT

Kansas running back Torry Locklin celebrates after his touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
College Football Picks: SEC test for A&M; Hoops powers clash

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 21, 2022 01:05 PM EDT

Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener finds a receiver against Oregon State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
No. 7 USC looks to continue momentum against Fresno State

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 10:22 AM EDT

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal, right, argues a call with Field Judge Jake Dishaw during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Miss, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
College Football Picks: Texas A&M welcomes hungry Hurricanes

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 14, 2022 11:19 AM EDT

Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee (18) throws a pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game againts Colgate in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
No. 10 Southern California visits Stanford in Pac-12 opener

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 01:12 PM EDT

Southern California running back Austin Jones (6) celebrates with wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rice in Los Angeles, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
College Football Picks: Future Big 12 showdown, USC's test

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 07, 2022 11:33 AM EDT

FILE - Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) throws during an NCAA college football practice Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. Williams isn’t a typical transfer. Rather than adapting to a new coach and an entirely new system, Williams has followed Lincoln Riley from Oklahoma to USC. So he’s playing for the same coach, albeit at a different school. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Showtime: Lincoln Riley's star-studded USC ready for debut

By Dan Greenspan Sep. 01, 2022 11:57 AM EDT

FILE - Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams throws during an NCAA college football practice Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. Williams isn’t a typical transfer. Rather than adapting to a new coach and an entirely new system, Williams has followed Lincoln Riley from Oklahoma to USC. So he’s playing for the same coach, albeit at a different school. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
No. 14 USC kicks off new era under Lincoln Riley vs. Rice

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 10:52 AM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) scrambles as head coach Pat Narduzzi, right, looks on during their annual NCAA college football intrasquad Blue-Gold scrimmage in Pittsburgh, April 9, 2022. The Backyard Brawl returns after a 10-year hiatus on Thursday night when 17th-ranked Pitt hosts West Virginia. (AP Photo/Philip G. Pavely, File)
No. 17 Pitt hosts WVU in return of "The Backyard Brawl"

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2022 11:28 AM EDT