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Oregon wide receiver Mycah Pittman catches a pass and leaps over USC cornerback Chris Steele for a first down in the first half of an NCAA college football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
USC Trojans at Oregon State Beavers 12/20/2020

Dec. 19, 2020 12:03 AM EST

Oregon coach Mario Cristobal gestures during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against California in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
No. 13 USC faces daunting Oregon Ducks in Pac-12 title game

By Greg Beacham Dec. 17, 2020 04:57 PM EST

Southern California running back Vavae Malepeai, center, runs the ball during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Dec 12, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 13 USC RB Malepeai unlikely to play in Pac-12 title game

By Greg Beacham Dec. 16, 2020 06:48 PM EST

Southern California running back Vavae Malepeai celebrates a touchdown against UCLA during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
No. 13 USC rolls with unpredictable Pac-12 title week

By Greg Beacham Dec. 14, 2020 03:44 PM EST

Arizona quarterback Grant Gunnell (17) throws downfield against Southern California in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 20 USC rallies again to beat Arizona 34-30 on late TD

Nov. 14, 2020 07:38 PM EST

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) throws over Arizona linebacker Jalen Harris (49) in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
California at Arizona State 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 05:31 PM EST

Southern California linebacker Hunter Echols (31) and cornerback Olaijah Griffin (2) celebrate after they thought they recovered a fumble against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Los Angeles. Arizona offense recovered the fumble and there was no turnover. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 20 USC rallies from 13 down late, stuns ASU 28-27

By Greg Beacham Nov. 07, 2020 04:14 PM EST

Southern California running back Stephen Carr (7) crosses the goal line for a touchdown against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Arizona State at USC 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 01:53 PM EST

Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) returns an interception for a touchdown against Mississippi State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Gary Cosby Jr./The Tuscaloosa News via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Clemson, Alabama close to rare tie

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 02, 2020 12:35 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019 file photo, Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon in Los Angeles. Slovis returns s quarterback for his sophomore season in November. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Loaded No. 21 USC grateful to be in Pac-12 title chase

By Greg Beacham Oct. 28, 2020 01:11 PM EDT

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

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

Southern California running back Kenan Christon (23) scores a rushing touchdown past Arizona cornerback McKenzie Barnes (15) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Depleted USC turns to RB Kenan Christon after electric debut

By Dan Greenspan Oct. 22, 2019 04:02 PM 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 RB Stepp needs ankle surgery, out up to 5 weeks

Oct. 21, 2019 10:25 PM 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

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

Washington's Cameron Williams (16) celebrates his interception against Southern Cal with teammate Kamren Fabiculanan (31) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Ahmed leads No. 17 Washington past No. 21 USC 28-14

By Tim Booth Sep. 28, 2019 06:59 PM EDT

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis throws a pass against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Slovis propels USC past No. 23 Stanford 45-20 in debut start

By Greg Beacham Sep. 08, 2019 01:54 AM 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)
Backup QBs to play big role when No. 23 Stanford visits USC

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 09:15 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