USC has fallen out of the AP’s Top 25 for the first time in coach Lincoln Riley’s tenure after a 52-42 loss to No. 5 Washington. That’s three losses in four games for the Trojans, meaning that even a spot in the Pac-12 title game is likely off the table with just two regular season games left.
Oregon quarterback Bo Nix dodges California linebacker Blake Antzoulatos during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. FILE - Southern California head coach Lincoln Riley, left, talks with defensive coordinator Alex Grinch during an NCAA college football practice Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Los Angeles. Southern California fired defensive coordinator Alex Grinch Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, with two games left in the Trojans’ disappointing regular season.
Williams is still among the league’s top quarterbacks, but lately he’s been overshadowed by Nix and Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. Nix ranks fourth nationally with 25 passing touchdowns and he’s rushed for five more scores. He’s been intercepted just twice.after the Trojans gave up 52 points and 572 yards in the loss to the Huskies. Overall, USC’s defense had played poorly for the past six games.
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