USC quarterback Jayden Maiava struggles to find rhythm, but the Trojans capitalize on big plays in the fourth quarter to defeat UCLA 19-13 at the Rose Bowl.
Their goals were long gone. Any delusions of grandeur had been dashed. The only consolation left, approaching the end of a frustrating season, was a bowl game and bragging rights. Even still, as his third season at USC slipped from relevance, coach Lincoln Riley had preached the importance of finishing strong in spite of it all. Good programs, he reiterated, always finished at their best.
had two minutes to mount its own comeback drive. But as its rival earned bowl eligibility with the victory, the Bruins were bullied out of bowl contention with the loss. For USC, it was the first true road win of the season. And it certainly didn’t come easy. Maiava barely completed 50% of his passes and threw for 221 yards and a score, while Woody Marks had one of his least productive rushing efforts of the season.
reach the red zone in the first half, as USC’s defense clamped down whenever the Bruins crossed midfield. One
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