DAN GREENSPAN
Wide receiver Ethan Fernea #36 of the UCLA Bruins catches pass and runs for touchdown past safety Talanoa Hufanga #15 of the USC Trojans in the first half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, December 12, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Stanford wraps unexpected road trip in season finale at UCLA

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 17, 2020 01:39 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Certainty has been in short supply during a college football

Southern California defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu (49) sacks Utah quarterback Jake Bentley (8) in the second half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Family ties lead USC's defense into Pac-12 title game

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 15, 2020 05:49 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It didn’t take long for Southern California defensive

Southern California's Drake Jackson (99) and Nick Figueroa (50) celebrate after USC defeated Arizona 34-30 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Figueroa sparks No. 16 USC's defense with determination

Dan Greenspan Dec. 09, 2020 07:38 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The recruitment of defensive end Nick Figueroa came down to

Southern California head coach Clay Helton looks on in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
USC resumes team activities, Helton sees path to play Sunday

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 01, 2020 03:26 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Time was not on Southern California’s side last week as

Southern California head coach Clay Helton looks on in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
USC back at practice, on track to play after positive tests

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 25, 2020 09:45 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Graham Harrell hoped to spend Tuesday coaxing more big plays

Southern California running back Markese Stepp (30) breaks away from Arizona defensive back Christian Roland-Wallace (4) in the second half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Despite late heroics, No. 20 USC expects more from offense

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 17, 2020 06:14 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Through two games, there have been two disparate sides to

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) is tackled by Southern California safety Greg Johnson (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
USC's defense has plenty to work on after great escape

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 11, 2020 04:33 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Big plays were a big problem in Southern California’s first

Orlando's new USC defense set to debut after pandemic delays

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 04, 2020 05:34 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Todd Orlando has plenty of experience arriving at a new

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal celebrates after their win against Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Cristobal's new-look Oregon looks to build on Rose Bowl win

By Dan Greenspan Jan. 02, 2020 02:21 AM EST
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The helmets are as shiny as ever, and the team still

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor poses with trophy after winning the Doak Walker Award for being the nation's best running back Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor rushes into elite company

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 30, 2019 08:26 PM EST
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — It is no longer a question of where Jonathan Taylor

Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) is sacked by Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Dec. 6, 2018. Oregon won 37-15. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Oregon's Rose Bowl run powered by recruiting in Los Angeles

Dan Greenspan Dec. 29, 2019 03:38 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux will never be

Ducks, Badgers approach pomp of Rose Bowl in different ways

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 26, 2019 06:51 PM EST
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Oregon and Wisconsin are taking contrasting approaches

Washington head coach Chris Petersen is doused at the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game against Boise State at Sam Boyd Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Las Vegas. Washington beat Boise State 38-7. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Washington routs No. 18 Boise State in Petersen's last game

Dan Greenspan Dec. 21, 2019 10:58 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Bowl was always going to be about Chris Petersen

Washington head coach Chris Petersen speaks with reporters ahead of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
'Petersen Bowl': Washington, Boise State meet in Las Vegas

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 20, 2019 03:33 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chris Petersen brought Boise State into the national

Southern California's Michael Pittman Jr. (6) can't make the catch as California's Camryn Bynum (24) defends during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
USC WR Pittman driven by TD drop against UCLA

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 21, 2019 07:04 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Pittman Jr. wants to be perfect, and the Southern

Southern California defensive lineman Christian Rector (89) celebrates his game-ending interception against Arizona State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Rector aims to end tumultuous time at USC on a high

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 14, 2019 07:47 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a career full of highs and lows, Southern California’s

UCLA running back Joshua Kelley, left, runs for a touchdown past Arizona State defensive lineman Roe Wilkins during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Colorado, UCLA finding stride led by WR Shenault, RB Kelley

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 01, 2019 12:39 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Colorado and UCLA are finding success behind their standout

Southern California running back Kenan Christon (23) scores a rushing touchdown past Arizona cornerback McKenzie Barnes (15) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Depleted USC turns to RB Kenan Christon after electric debut

By Dan Greenspan Oct. 22, 2019 04:02 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California running back Kenan Christon showed he can

USC's defense feels refreshed for No. 9 Notre Dame

By Dan Greenspan Oct. 10, 2019 06:07 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Christian Rector really needed a week off. Sure,

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Southern California's Velus Jones Jr., left, runs back a punt for 101 yards as Fresno State's Deonte Perry, second from right gives chase and Liam Jimmons delays Perry during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles. Jones is off to a fast start in what is shaping up to be his most productive season as a return specialist. He is averaging 25.6 yards per kick return despite an uncommonly high number of attempts. At a time when most teams seem content to take a touchback, Jones leads the FBS with 3.8 returns per game, one of three players averaging at least three returns per game. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Many happy returns: KR Velus Jones Jr. shines back at USC

By Dan Greenspan Oct. 09, 2019 09:04 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. has established