By Ryan Kartje While Los Angeles turned its attention five miles up the 110 Freeway, the rest of the nation likely drifted off to sleep, uninterested in the late-night football matchup between two struggling Big Ten teams.
After three weeks of turmoil, USC returned to a mostly empty Coliseum on Friday night, its confidence shaken and egos bruised from a three-game slump. However, the Trojans managed to deliver one of their best performances of the season, defeating Rutgers 42-20.
Whether anyone was actually watching as USC ended its rough month of travel was of little concern. For the first time since their victory over Wisconsin a month ago, the Trojans resembled a team ready to compete in the Big Ten.
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USC secures victory over Rutgers
By Iliana Limón Romero
Final Score: USC 42, Rutgers 20 (end of fourth quarter)
Backup quarterback Jayden Maiaiva stepped in to lead the offense, making an immediate impact with a 13-yard run on his first snap. Quinten Joyner then gained three yards, triggering the two-minute warning. Joyner broke a tackle for a six-yard gain. On third-and-one, Bryan Jackson secured the first down with a one-yard rush.
A’Marion Peterson added four yards, allowing USC to run out the clock.
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USC defense records another fourth-down stop
By Iliana Limón Romero
Final Score: USC 42, Rutgers 20 (2:57 left in the fourth quarter)
Rutgers began its drive on its own 25-yard line following a USC punt.
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