Tyler Vaughns
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

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 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

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 wide receiver Braden Lenzy (25) celebrates his 51-yard touchdown run with Chris Finke (10) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 9 Irish ride Jones' 176 yards to 30-27 victory over USC

By John Fineran Oct. 12, 2019 11:23 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

Washington head coach Chris Petersen, left, shakes hands with Southern Cal head coach Clay Helton after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Seattle. Washington won 28-14. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Old rivals meet when USC comes calling at No. 9 Notre Dame

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2019 03:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Notre Dame safety Alohi Gilman works against Georgia during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga. Gilman thought he’d be on the other side of the Notre Dame-Southern California rivalry when he decided to transfer from Navy three years ago. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)
Safety picked Notre Dame over USC because he found a bond

By Tom Coyne Oct. 10, 2019 02:50 AM EDT

Southern Cal's Tyler Vaughns, left, is tackled by Washington's Trent McDuffie, right, in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
No. 15 Washington continues to reload in standout secondary

By Tim Booth Sep. 30, 2019 06:57 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 Matt Fink throws against Utah during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 17 Washington hosts No. 21 USC in key Pac-12 matchup

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2019 03:17 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

Southern California quarterback Matt Fink (19) pitches to running back Vavae Malepeai (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Backup QB Matt Fink leads USC past No. 10 Utah 30-23

Sep. 21, 2019 12:42 AM EDT

Southern California wide receiver Tyler Vaughns (21) makes a touchdown catch over Utah defensive back Jaylon Johnson (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Backup QB Matt Fink leads USC past No. 10 Utah, 30-23

By Greg Beacham Sep. 21, 2019 12:38 AM EDT

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) is hit by by Utah defensive tackle Leki Fotu during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
USC QB Slovis knocked out of Utah game on second play

Sep. 20, 2019 09:31 PM EDT

Utah running back Zack Moss (2) is tackled by Idaho State defensive back Adkin Aguirre (12) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Win of the Century: No. 10 Utes try to end epic skid at USC

By Greg Beacham Sep. 19, 2019 01:25 PM EDT

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) celebrates after a 45-20 win over Stanford during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 24 USC takes potent offense on the road to BYU

By John Coon Sep. 13, 2019 12:47 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