Rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua became the day’s hero as he connected with quarterback Matthew Stafford on a 22-yard touchdown to beat the Colts in overtime, 29-23, at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday.
After demanding Governor Gavin Newsom to allow them to compete, the USC Trojans dominated their unprecedented season in 2020. After going undefeated in their five-game season, they fell short 24-31 to the Oregon Ducks.
In one of college football’s greatest crosstown rivalries, Southern California and UCLA took the field for its 89th meeting and bragging rights.
Senior Michael Pittman Jr. has been making the USC football team a scrappy force, leading the wide receivers with 938 yards and 71 receptions.
After a disappointing overtime loss the previous week, the (3-1) USC Trojans bounced back defeating PAC-12 opponent (3-1) #10 Utah Utes, 30-23. Reggie Bush was in attendance as a Fox Sports analyst for the first time at the Coliseum since the NCAA hit USC with sanctions tied to the former Heisman winner.
The Fresno State offense created several problems for the USC Trojans, but the Trojans prevailed with a 31-23 victory in their season opening game.
Last football season was difficult for any fan of the USC Trojans or the UCLA Bruins. After two successful seasons, the Trojan hit a lull and finished with a middling 5-7 overall record. The Bruins struggled as they transitioned to Chip Kelly being at the helm, only securing three wins.