Los Angeles, CA- Jayden Maiava continues his impressive 2025 campaign as he scored five total touchdowns to lead the USC Trojans to a 45-31 win over Michigan State on Saturday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Wide receiver Makai Lemon finished with 127 receiving yards and Waymond Jordan rushed for 157 yards to help the Trojans improve to 4-0 on the season.
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“That was a game that had some unique twists and turns,” Riley said. “I thought we were controlling the game, (and then) obviously we had a couple of errors there in the third quarter with the penalties … and the turnover that allowed them to come back and capture some momentum. But I thought our team responded and separated back in a really good way.”
USC took the lead on a 25-yard field goal in the first quarter. Michigan State answered with a 42-yard touchdown pass from Aiden Chiles to Chrishon McCray for a 7-3 lead. .
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Maiava gave USC a 10-7 lead with a 15-yard touchdown run towards the end of the first quarter. USC took a 17-7 lead in the second quarter when Maiava hit Makai Lemon with a 40-yard touchdown pass.
MIchigan State cut the lead to 17-10 with a 29-yard field goal from Martin Conninghton. USC extended the lead to 24-10 when Maiava connected with Tanook Hines for a 7-yard touchdown with 37 seconds left in the first half.
In the third quarter, Maiava threw his third touchdown of the game, this time to Walker Lyons and USC took a 31-10 lead.
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The Spartans came right back with an 11-play, 87-yard drive that was capped with a 12-yard touchdown run from Chiles.
On the ensuing drive, DJ Jordan made a 7-yard reception but fumbled and the Spartans recovered. Michigan State took advantage of the turnover and scored on a 1-yard pass from Chiles to Jack Velling. USC held a 31-24 lead at the end of the third quarter.
USC increased the lead in the fourth quarter to 38-24 on a 4-yard run from Lemon. Maiava scored his fifth touchdown of the game on a 1-yard run and the Spartans added a late touchdown.
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Up next for the Trojans is a road matchup against Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 27.
Colorado Gavriel Lightfoot (99) and Tavian Coleman (94) celebrate Lightfoot's second quarter tackle (Photo by Laura Domingue/fi360 News)
Boulder, CU- The Colorado Buffaloes entered the second half with a commanding 21-3 lead, energized by the return of senior quarterback Kaidon Salter, who started after being benched in the previous week’s loss to Houston. The team demonstrated strong execution early, building momentum and capitalizing on Wyoming’s mistakes.
On a cool night at Folsom Field, with intermittent rain, Colorado’s defense set the tempo in the opening quarter. The Buffaloes forced Wyoming into two consecutive punts, and the Cowboys only managed first downs via Colorado pass interference penalties.
Colorado struck first in the opening half on their second possession, when Salter connected with junior wide receiver Omarion Miller for a 29-yard touchdown in the back of the end zone. Wyoming responded by marching down the field for a field goal, aided by a 50-yard run that highlighted Colorado’s vulnerability against the rush. Entering the game, the Buffaloes had been allowing an average of 123 rushing yards per contest, and Wyoming ultimately finished with 165 yards on the ground.
Colorado Carter Stoutmire (23) celebrates a fourth quarter defensive stop.(Photo by Laura Domingue/fi360 News)
The Buffaloes answered immediately, as Salter found graduate student Sincere Brown down the sideline for a 68-yard touchdown. This play marked the receiver’s second touchdown of the season and was his second-longest catch to date. Salter praised his wideouts after the game, saying, “We got big, explosive receivers that can go down and make those down-end field plays. I just have to put it in a spot for them to have the opportunity to put their hands on the ball.”
Colorado capped the first half with another touchdown, completing an eight-play, 67-yard drive in under three minutes. Senior running back Simeon Price finished the sequence with a one-yard run for his first touchdown of the season.
Coming out of halftime, Colorado continued to build on their momentum with a quick scoring drive. The Buffaloes needed only three plays to cover 75 yards, with Salter throwing his third touchdown pass of the game. Senior Joseph Williams caught his first—and only—reception of the contest for the score.
Colorado Head Coach Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders takes the field.(Photo by Laura Domingue/fi360 News)
However, Colorado’s offense stalled as Wyoming responded with 13 unanswered points. The Buffaloes were unable to score again in the third quarter, ending their final drive with a costly fumble at Wyoming’s one-yard line.
Early in the fourth quarter, Colorado’s defense came up big. Senior defensive end Arden Walker capitalized on Wyoming’s poor field position, sacking quarterback Kaden Anderson in the end zone for a safety on the first play of the period.
Colorado and Wyoming both completed the game with a touchdown drive apiece. Wyoming out-scored Colorado in the second half 17-16 as they failed to push the momentum and consistency of the first half.
“I’m not happy with the finish,” Coach Deon Sanders said during the post-game press conference. “I’m happy with the results, but I’m not happy with the finish. I told our young men, too much haha and heheing on the sideline when we got the lead.” Adding, “Hats off to the opposition. They did a wonderful job, Wyoming, of getting back in that game and playing their butts off with a no-quit attitude.”
Salter’s performance this game solidifies him as the starter for now. With three explosive touchdown passes and a late 35-yard touchdown run, the senior quarterback is hoping for continued success and is also focused on consistency, “This is my last year, so I want to go out there and be the best version of me for the team,” he said. “But the thing is consistency, and I just have to out there and do it again moving forward.”
The 2-2 Buffaloes host BYU next Week at 8:15 p.m. Mountain Time at Folsom Field.
EUGENE, OR – Despite a slow start, the No. 6 Oregon Ducks convincingly defeated the Oregon State Beavers 41-7 in what was the 129th occurrence of the in-state Oregon rivalry game.
Dante Moore and the Ducks were efficient on their opening drive, moving 75 yards in 7 plays, which was capped off by an impressive back shoulder 22-yard touchdown reception from Dakorien Moore.
Oregon turned the ball over on downs on their second drive, which the Beavers capitalized on with their only scoring drive of the day. Anthony Hankerson went on to punch in a 1-yard touchdown run tying the game 7-7.
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With less than 6 minutes of play remaining in the first half, the Ducks surprisingly found themselves still tied with the winless Beavers until Dante Moore found Kenyon Sadiq for a 23-yard touchdown, sparking life with the highly talented offense.
Moore led the Ducks to five consecutive scoring drives, finishing the day 21/31 with 305 passing yards and a career-high four touchdowns. that were spread amongst four different receivers. Gary Bryant Jr., Dakorien Moore, and Kenyon Sadiq all finished the day with at least three receptions, 60 yards receiving, and a touchdown.
After the game Oregon Head Coach Dan Lanning recognized the slow start, stating “we need to be cleaner”, but went on to refer to the game as “a dominate performance.”
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Oregon will face the No. 2 ranked Penn State Nittany Lions on the road next week, who are currently enjoying an extra week of preparation during a bye week.
Lanning and the Oregon Ducks cannot afford a slow start against a Penn State rushing attack that features two of the most versatile running backs in the country in Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton, both of which rushed for over 1,000 yards in 2024.
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The white-out matchup in Happy Valley, PA is confirmed as ESPN’s game of the week. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST on NBC.
Torrance, CA – Carson’s varsity squad left it all on the field, but a double-overtime thriller slipped away in heartbreaking fashion as the Colts fell 42–35 to North Torrance.
For a program still finding its rhythm under Head Coach William Lowe and his staff, this game showed grit, growth, and the sting of a winnable contest that got away.
Quick Overtime Rundown (California HS Football)
When a CIF-California game ends tied in regulation, they go into overtime using the “Kansas Plan.” Each team gets the ball at the 25-yard line. Coaches toss a coin — the winner picks offense or which end zone to attack. Both teams get one full shot to score. If they’re still tied after each gets a turn, you go to another OT. From the third overtime on, teams must go for a 2-point conversion after a touchdown instead of kicking the extra point.
How It Slipped Away
Carson came out sharp, putting points on the board early and riding the energy of their defense. At halftime Thursday night, they held a commanding 21–7 lead, thanks to disciplined execution and timely plays from receivers like Craig Walker and Eric Myers.
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But North Torrance adjusted after the break. Their offense opened the second half with more balance, mixing short passes with ground-and-pound runs that wore down the Carson defense. By the fourth quarter, the Saxons had clawed back and forced overtime.
Both teams traded touchdowns in the first OT. By the second, North struck first. Carson had one final possession to answer, but disaster struck: a fumble ended their drive, sealing the win for the Saxons.
It would be unfair to pin the outcome on that one play. Penalties, silly mistakes that turned into lessons, and lapses in execution all added up across four quarters and two overtimes. Still, that final turnover — with the game hanging in the balance — was the gut punch that ended an otherwise inspired performance.
By the Numbers: Carson vs. North Torrance
According to MaxPreps, both teams entered evenly matched:
North Torrance Saxons: 191.8 rushing yards/game, 138.3 passing yards/game, 330 total yards/game, and averaging 35 points.
Carson Colts: 180.3 rushing, 135.5 passing, 315.8 total yards, with nearly 30 points/game.
Defensively, Carson actually had the edge in tackles per game (29.0 vs. North’s 27.8). But North’s offensive efficiency — a few yards and points more per outing — was the margin that mattered Thursday.
Carson leaned on key playmakers:
#0 Craig Walker: a reliable target in the air attack.
#17 Deshawn White: tough in critical downs.
#11 Eric Myers: delivered a spark with clutch catches and energy.
Each contributed, but late mistakes flipped momentum to the Saxons.
Coaching Presence: Phenomenal Hands Down
While the loss stung, Carson’s coaching staff proved why they’ve earned their players’ trust. Head Coach William Lowe and his assistants were vocal, passionate, and engaged all night — especially the defense, which kept players communicating and locked in.
At the end, as the Colts sat with heads bowed in frustration, the coaches stood above them, speaking one by one with urgency and care. They corrected mistakes, demanded more focus, and reminded players to keep moving forward.
Yes, there was disappointment. But there was also pride — pride in how far this group has come since last year’s 20–0 shutout loss to North, and pride in knowing this team can turn heartbreak into fuel.
From the Sideline: Coach Edward Humphreys
After the game, Offensive Coordinator Edward Humphreys put the night into perspective:
“I measure success differently than wins and losses. Carson hasn’t beaten North in three years. Last year, they shut us out 20–0. Tonight, we showed growth. We’re learning, and we want to peak at the right time.”
On his young roster — stacked with 2027 and 2028 talent — Humphreys added:
“We’ve got athletes. Now they have to learn how to play together. They’re receptive, they’re growing. Our job as coaches is to hold them accountable and show them how discipline changes games.”
What’s Next
The Colts now turn the page toward St. Pius next week. The message from the staff was clear: more focus, more effort, fewer distractions. If Thursday’s fight is any indicator, Carson’s ceiling is higher than the final score suggested.
For now, though, the sting of a double-overtime loss lingers — the kind of game that hurts in the moment but can forge a tougher, hungrier team down the stretch.
USC Trojans vs Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on, September 13, 2025. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)
WEST LAFAYETTE — What began as a rainy afternoon in West Lafayette turned into a beautiful night of football, as USC grabbed a 33–17 win over Purdue for its first Big Ten victory of the season.
The Trojans set the tone early, piling up chunk plays and riding the legs of quarterback Jayden Maiava, who scored on a sneak in the second quarter. Running back Waymond Jordan added a touchdown, and despite piling up over 100 yards in penalties, USC built a 17–3 halftime lead behind more than 250 yards of total offense.
USC Trojans vs Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on, September 13, 2025. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)
The second half saw Purdue fight back. Ryan Browne connected with Nitro Tuggle for a touchdown and later ran one in himself, showing flashes of improvement despite costly turnovers. USC’s defense was the difference, picking off three passes, including a highlight 70-yard rumble to the house from big man Jamaal Jarrett that sealed the game.
Maiava, facing his former UNLV coach Barry Odom, finished 17-of-28 for 282 yards, with Ja’Kobi Lane hauling in three grabs for 115 yards. Jordan paced the ground attack with 77 yards and a score, while Eli Sanders chipped in 75 more.
USC Trojans vs Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on, September 13, 2025. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)
Odom praised his team’s fight afterward: “A good team and you’ve got to step into the ring and into the arena and be ready for them to swing. And we kept swinging, so we’ll learn from today in a lot of different ways.”
With the win, USC improves to 1–0 in Big Ten play and returns home to face Michigan State. Purdue, now 0–1 in the league, gets a tough test next week at Notre Dame—but the Boilers left the field showing plenty of fight and growth.
USC Trojans vs Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on, September 13, 2025. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)
Pasadena, CA – UCLA has loss its first three games of the season and the last two were deemed subjectively as upset losses, with Friday night’s loss against New Mexico at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena considered possibly the program’s “lowest point,” after going down 35-10 to a team that hasn’t won a Power conference game since 2007.
“Everything that happens can fall on me. I’m the head coach. It can fall on me. You don’t have to try to word things differently. I’m the head coach,” coach Foster said. “But what I do know is that eventually this team is going to play with discipline. It’s going to happen… Pretty sure we didn’t think we would go on a run last year either when it happened. One thing that is going to happen is that those guys who are in the room are going to continue to believe and eventually it’s going to turn around.”
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What appeared to be a momentum shift for UCLA who has still yet to lead in scoring this season after their third contest was when Mateen Bhaghani’s 51-yard field goal at the 3:34 mark in the third quarter reduced Lobos margin to 14-10 after Bruins trailed 14-0 most of the first half.
“Not the outcome at all that we wanted. It’s coming down to discipline and execution, coach Foster said to take full responsibility as head coach over this struggling historic program. “Not executing at a high level and not making plays when we need to. We’re not at our best when our best is needed.“
While Foster shared no doubt about being the right man for his coaching position, his players share similar support and belief while they hope to soon earn their first win to prove coach Foster as well as themselves are better than what has been shown this season.
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“We just have to be at our best when our best is needed, UCLA redshirt senior defensive lineman Gary Smith III said to FI360news. “We get in critical situations, critical moments, and we just don’t perform to the level that we perform in practice. That’s something that we’re going to have to fix.”
UCLA redshirt sophomore quarterback Nico Iamaleava completed 22 of 34 passes for 217 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Anthony Woods finished as UCLA’s leading rusher, totaling 64 yards on 10 carries.
“I totally believe in Coach Foster. He gives me so much belief to get in the building and go to work, Iamaleava said. “He gives me that ‘want’ to go out there and practice, and practice hard. We’re doing him a disservice by not performing for him. He’s telling us everything we need to hear, he’s telling us everything we need to do, and we’re not executing as players.”
New Mexico players on the other hand came out unafraid and in complete execution mode for their first year coach, Jason Eck, by coming out early on the ground bulldozing over UCLA thin defensive line and continuing in the third quarter, with a 59 yard rush inside UCLA’s five-yard line. However, the Lobos fumbled the ball on a fourth-down play, allowing the Bruins to take over at their own three-yard line. Subsequently, the Bruins punted the ball after a short four play drive that resulted into a recovered fumble punt return, taking over at their own 41-yard line.
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“That’s the thing about it. They respond in the correct way,” coach Foster said. “Everybody’s looking at me straight eye-to-eye, standing at attention, understanding what I’m saying, saying ‘Yes, sir.’ They understand what they’re doing. They get that they’re letting it slip away. It’s just unfortunate. This is not something that you would
anticipate to happen.”
New Mexico quarterback Jack Layne finished the game having completed 12 of 16 passes for 152 yards. The visiting Lobos (2-1) totaled 298 rushing yards, as two players registered at least 80-plus yards on the ground – led by Damon Bankston’s 154 rushing yards. D.J. McKinney had a team-leading 21 carries for 89 yards.
Friday’s game marked the Bruins’ third and final non-conference regular-season matchup before starting a bye week, followed by Big Ten play at Northwestern on Saturday, Sept. 27. The game time for UCLA (0-3) in Evanston, Ill., has not been determined and Bruins next home game will take place against Penn State on Saturday, Oct. 4.
Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Sparks brought an ‘all or nothing’ approach against the Dallas Wings led by unheralded duo of Julie Allemand perfect stat line and Azurá Stevens’ ninth triple double of the season, 13 points and 11 boards, to continue Sparks’ playoff push after a confident booster high scoring victory, 91-77.
The Sparks brought all the smoke in the first half led by Rickea Jackson and Stevens in the first half with, 9 and 11 points, respectively.
Sparks played a good, constant offensive flow funneled from a great defensive downpour to wash away the Wings’ upset attempt and remaining as the worst team of the league according to their record.
“I think defensively, Rae [Burrell] was all over the place…she just brought so much energy and it fueled offense,” Stevens said. “Like coach said, Julie [Allemand] was just all over the place, and really reading when they tried to get it to Paige [Bueckers] where we got some good steals in the beginning.”
Sparks defended Bueckers much better than their last meetup where she had a 40 piece but slowed down this game by forced turnovers and doubled teams which she did not get into the scoring action until the second quarter, making her first two points of the game at the free throw line.
“We put her on their non-shooter because Julie[ Allemand] has such a high IQ and a good knack for the offense that she was trying to do, and you saw that today, like she just got some key steals,” Coach Lynne Roberts said. “She’s just so smart, you know, I think that worked out well, where we tried to limit [Paige] Bueckers as much as we could, and send Julie around as being kind of all help and fly around.”
The Sparks soared to a nine-point lead at the end of the first half, 42-33.
Then the Wings came out and started the second half with some key adjustments to their game plan as shown through their scoring output almost matching the same amount of points scored when combining both quarters in the first half.
Los Angeles held Dallas to nine percent from behind the arc for the first two quarters but let them catch a fire in the third to shoot 42 percent.
“Tonight should be a confidence booster. Other than the start of the third quarter, I thought we did a good job, and Rae [Burrell] played some good minutes, and was so active defensively, coach Roberts said. “[Sarah Ashlee Barker] didn’t hit shots, but she was plus 18, [and] did a tremendous job defensively too.”
Sparks held on to their lead to close the third quarter, 66-64, with only one second left, after Allemand drilled a nail in the coffin triple assisted by Barker.
Sparks as a team refueled and returned to their all or nothing attitude early in the gamey with opening the fourth quarter on a 16-0 run.
“[Six players in double-digit scoring] looks like the box score from a few weeks ago, where we were humming on offense a little bit better,” Coach Roberts said.
Notable backcourt Sparks starters, Jackson and Plum got to rest plus recover most of the fourth period which provided opportunities for not only bench players to reap but a rare offensive performance from Allemand whom carved her name into the league’s record books with an stacked, unblemished stat line becoming first WNBA player to record at least 20 points and five steals in a regular-season game while shooting 100% from the floor.
“I’m just trying to read the game every time. I don’t care about shooting most of the time…I’m trying [to] just to read the game and today I had more [chances] than [usual], Allemand said. “So I took it, and it was in. So, when it’s like this, it’s just amazing because then you keep going and you feel good, you feel confident on the court, and that’s how I felt today… I just care about the win today. That was the most important… When we play as a team, I really enjoy it. That’s really what matters to me.”
Sparks continue their playoff push keeping hope alive as they gear up for a quick turnaround road trip to Phoenix on Tuesday, September 9th, facing the Mercury on their home floor. Then return home to close out the regular season against the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday, Sept. 11 (7 p.m. PT).
Las Vegas, NV- UNLV Rebels drops the first few punches early on UCLA Bruins with a 23-3 lead at half, when clock ticked zeros, the final score was 30-23.
Rebels quarterback Anthony Colandrea passed for 203 yards and three touchdowns which was more than enough to hold off a Bruin rally. This was the Rebels’ first victory over a Big Ten Conference opponent in 22 years.
Colandrea three touchdowns went to Var’Keyes Gumms who caught 3 passes for 40 yards, Troy Omeire who caught 2 pass and Nick Elksnis. He hit 11 different receivers on the day spreading the ball all over the field.
This situation we were in in the first half, we didn’t really help ourselves out. And came out in the second half and finally started to execute, but it still wasn’t enough,” said UCLA head coach DeShaun Foster, “Just didn’t make enough plays. (UNLV) played a good game.”
UCLA did come alive in the 3rd quarter getting a touchdown and field goal behind strong arm of Nico Ilamaleava who showed promise once his team reached the red zone. He finished the night throwing for 314 yards and two touchdowns and additional 59 yards on the ground more then any of his running back alongside him.
The stats look okay for UCLA once team got moving the each had a breakout run the longest being from Jaivian Thomas who broke a 32 yarder of his total 43 yards for the game.
The Rebels defense led by Jake Pope who totaled 11 tackles for his team. They did manage 3 quarterback hurries but was enough to get a sack. So this defense played sound and didn’t do much extraordinary but a bunch of things well.
Coach Foster will have to grab his team and make the effort on the field match what he and his staff is giving the Bruins in practice.
“We’ve got a short week this week, so we’ve got to get in there and get ready to go. We’re going to get it fixed,” said coach Foster.
The UCLA Bruins (0-2) will go back home to face New Mexico on Friday September 12th at 7pm pst. UNLV Rebels (3-0) will have a bye week to rest and get healthy before traveling to Miami OH on Saturday September 20th.
Los Angeles, CA – Former USC coach Clay Helton returned to Southern California with Georgia Southern in what turned into a dominating 59-20 USC victory on Saturday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
USC quarterback Jayden Maiava threw for 412 yards and four touchdowns while Junior College transfer Waymond Jordan rushed for 167 yards and a touchdown.
“Teams that win the explosive play battles typically win games, so it’s good,” USC coach Lincoln Riley said. “I mean, we’re making some big plays on all sides, which is great. It doesn’t mean it will always be like that, so we’re also looking to play clean and very efficient as well … but we’re certainly not disappointed about the big plays.”
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The Trojans finished with 755 total yards. Makai Lemon had touchdown receptions of 62 and 74 yards in the first quarter. Running back Eli Sanders added two touchdowns.
USC’s first drive of the game resulted in a fumble by Jordan. Georgia Southern capitalized on the turnover with a Weston Bryan 32-yard touchdown pass to Camden Brown for a 6-0 lead. Georgia Southern missed the extra point.
USC came right back with a spectacular one-handed touchdown from Ja’Kobe Lane to take a 7-6 lead. On the Trojans ensuing drive Maiava hit Lemon for a 62-yard touchdown.
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The Trojans got the ball back and Maiava hit Lemon again for a 74-yard touchdown. Lemon juked multiple defenders en route to his second touchdown of the game and a USC 21-6 lead in the first quarter.
Georgia Southern refused to back down and drove down the field to score on a JC French IV 24-yard touchdown pass to Camden Brown with 3:19 left in the second quarter.
After USC added a field goal, the Trojans got the ball back and scored on a Maiava 14-yard touchdown pass to Walker Lyons for a 31-13 lead heading into halftime.
Jordan opened the second half with a 36-yard touchdown run to give the Trojans a 38-13 lead. The USC defense forced a punt and Sanders capped a 4-play, 72-yard drive with a touchdown run from a yard out to give USC a 45-13 lead in the third quarter.
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The Eagles came right back when French IV hit Daley Cobb for a 13-yard touchdown with 6:18 left in the third quarter. Sanders scored his second touchdown of the game to give USC a commanding 52-20 lead in the beginning of the fourth quarter.
Third-string running back King Miller got into the game and scored on a 41 yard touchdown run.
Helton led USC to a Rose Bowl win and a Pac-12 title during his tenure as head coach.
I’m very grateful that I got be a Trojan for 12 seasons,” Helton said. “I will always hold this place near and dear to my heart. It’s one of those special places. You get to be a part of it, and you know it’s not going to last forever. You hope it does, but I got to be a part of it.”
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Up next for USC is the Big 10 opener versus Purdue on Sept. 13.
Eugene, OR – The Oregon Ducks have no problems running away from Oklahoma St Cowboys 69-3 at Autzen Stadium. When everything is working on offense and then the defense jumps aboard.
“I told our team right before the game that, you know, it never requires extra motivation for an opportunity to go out and kick ass, but it never hurts when somebody pours gasoline on the fire. So, I felt like these guys wanted a chance to go prove who they are,” said Oregon coach Dan Lanning.
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Dante Moore picked up where he left off last week dropping back to pass on play action then hitting Dakorien Moore for a 65-yard touchdown. Moore finished the game with 266 yards, 3 touchdowns on 16-21 pass.
The Cowboys just didn’t have an answer to stop the Ducks offense. Their quarterback Zane Flores only threw for 67 yard in the game with two costly interceptions that set up points for the Ducks.
“We’re good when we score first. We’ve got a really good record when we score first, and we felt good about our openers.” said Lanning.
EUGENE, OREGON – Coach Lanning during the first half against Oklahoma State Cowboys at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. (Photo by Ric Tapia / fi360 News)
The Ducks offense racked up 631 total offensive yards. Being balance again 319 passing yards along with 312 rushing yards. This game Moore was able to connect with 11 different receivers getting everyone involved.
On the defensive side Peyton Woodyard had 30-yard interception for a touchdown for a career highlight in the 3rd quarter. This was the last points scored in the game.
EUGENE, OREGON – Peyton Woodyard on 30 yards interception for a touchdown during the second half against Oklahoma State Cowboys at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. (Photo by Ric Tapia / fi360 News)
“I think somebody just told me we had 28 guys make tackles in this game, which is huge. The more guys that you can play, the better you’re going to be,” said coach Lanning.
The Ducks will travel to Northwestern to play Big Noon game on Saturday 13th. The Cowboys will host Tulsa at home Friday night September 19th after a bye week.
