GREG BEACHAM
An airplane flies past as construction continues at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. The leaders of the Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences formally announced the new LA Bowl on Wednesday at the under-construction stadium south of downtown Los Angeles. For at least the next six years, the Mountain West's top team will face the fifth choice from the Pac-12 in December in the home stadium of the NFL's Rams and Chargers. (AP Photo/Greg Beacham)
LA Bowl will welcome Pac-12, Mountain West to SoFi Stadium

By Greg Beacham Feb. 26, 2020 06:34 PM EST
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Pac-12 and the Mountain West believe football fans

USC hires Todd Orlando to be Helton's defensive coordinator

By Greg Beacham Jan. 24, 2020 04:30 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Todd Orlando has been named Southern California's defensive

Wisconsin wide receiver Aron Cruickshank runs for a touchdown against Oregon during first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Herbert has 3 TD runs, Oregon beats Wisconsin in Rose Bowl

By Greg Beacham Jan. 01, 2020 08:54 PM EST
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert faked a handoff and went on the run of

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert walks off the field after Oregon defeated Utah 37-15 in an NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship, in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Oregon QB Herbert caps stellar career in his 1st Rose Bowl

By Greg Beacham Dec. 30, 2019 07:55 PM EST
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert wasn't dreaming of roses when he decided

Southern California head football coach Clay Helton speaks to members of the media about the 2019 Holiday Bowl during a press conference on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, in San Diego, Calif. (Bryon Houlgrave/The Des Moines Register via AP)
USC DC Clancy Pendergast, special teams coach Baxter out

By Greg Beacham Dec. 28, 2019 07:38 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast and special teams

USC keeps offensive coordinator Harrell with multiyear deal

By Greg Beacham Dec. 16, 2019 07:50 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Offensive coordinator Graham Harrell is staying at No. 22

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) and teammate La'Mar Winston Jr. (32) celebrate after Oregon defeated Utah 37-15 in an NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
No. 7 Oregon, No. 11 Wisconsin to clash in 106th Rose Bowl

By Greg Beacham Dec. 08, 2019 03:35 PM EST
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Although Oregon and Wisconsin have been regular

Southern California head coach Clay Helton signals to fans from midfield after a 52-35 win over UCLA in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
USC retains coach Clay Helton despite fan dissatisfaction

By Greg Beacham Dec. 04, 2019 05:43 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California has decided to retain Clay Helton,

Southern California head coach Clay Helton, left, smiles at quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) after a 52-35 win over UCLA in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Slovis throws for record 515 yards, USC holds off UCLA 52-35

By Greg Beacham Nov. 23, 2019 07:30 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kedon Slovis didn’t grow up in the Los Angeles area, and

UCLA head coach Chip Kelly looks on before an NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Kelly’s UCLA looks for repeat in crosstown showdown with USC

By Greg Beacham Nov. 22, 2019 11:46 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although Chip Kelly’s tenure at UCLA has been pretty rough

FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2014, file photo, Mike Bohn speaks at a news conference after he was named Cincinnati athletic director, in Cincinnati. Southern California has hired veteran collegiate sports administrator Mike Bohn as its new athletic director. USC announced the hiring Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, nearly two months after Lynn Swann abruptly resigned. Bohn has spent the past five years as the athletic director at the University of Cincinnati. He also has been the AD at Colorado, San Diego State and Idaho. (AP Photo/Al Behrman, File)
Southern California hires Mike Bohn as athletic director

By Greg Beacham Nov. 07, 2019 02:06 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California hired Mike Bohn as its new athletic

Oregon wide receiver Juwan Johnson, left, celebrates his touchdown with running back Travis Dye during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Herbert leads No. 7 Ducks past USC 56-24 to 8th straight win

By Greg Beacham Nov. 02, 2019 11:47 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oregon's defense began the game by giving up a 16-play

Southern California wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., second from left, is congratulated by wide receivers Drake London, left, and Amon-Ra St. Brown after his go-ahead touchdown, as Colorado cornerback K.J. Trujillo walks away during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. Southern California won 35-31. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
No. 7 Oregon takes winning streak, playoff hopes to face USC

By Greg Beacham Nov. 01, 2019 05:16 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — With a swell of momentum from seven straight victories, the

Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate, right, is sacked by Southern California safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Kedon Slovis and USC defense lead 41-14 win over Arizona

By Greg Beacham Oct. 20, 2019 01:12 AM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kenan Christon only got in the game because the first three

Southern California running back Markese Stepp flexes his bicep after scoring on a 2-yard touchdown run in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
USC, Arizona eye Pac-12 South title runs ahead of showdown

By Greg Beacham Oct. 18, 2019 04:43 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California emerged from the difficult first half of its

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, quarterback Kedon Slovis looks to pass the ball during the second half against BYU in an NCAA college football game in Provo, Utah. Slovis will return from injury to start for Southern California at No. 9 Notre Dame on Saturday night. USC coach Clay Helton made the announcement Tuesday night, Oct. 8, after practice. (AP Photo/George Frey, File)
USC frosh QB Kedon Slovis returns to start at Notre Dame

By Greg Beacham Oct. 08, 2019 10:33 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freshman quarterback Kedon Slovis will return from an apparent

Southern California coach Clay Helton, left, hugs quarterback Matt Fink after the team's 30-23 win over Utah in an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
QB Fink likely to start for No. 21 USC with Slovis still out

By Greg Beacham Sep. 24, 2019 10:47 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quarterback Kedon Slovis is in the concussion protocol for No. 21

Southern California wide receiver Tyler Vaughns (21) makes a touchdown catch over Utah defensive back Jaylon Johnson (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Backup QB Matt Fink leads USC past No. 10 Utah, 30-23

By Greg Beacham Sep. 21, 2019 12:38 AM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matt Fink decided to stay at Southern California even after

Utah running back Zack Moss (2) is tackled by Idaho State defensive back Adkin Aguirre (12) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Win of the Century: No. 10 Utes try to end epic skid at USC

By Greg Beacham Sep. 19, 2019 01:25 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California's home winning streak against Utah is older

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Southern California head coach Clay Helton gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, in Los Angeles. Southern California’s bid to secure coach Clay Helton’s future begins with a revamped offense, a refurbished classic stadium and a daunting opponent. When USC returns from its first losing season since 2000 to face Mountain West champion Fresno State on Saturday night, the Trojans know they’ll need a quick turnaround to placate the hungry critics of Helton, who recruited these players and fostered a family culture at the West Coast’s glamour program. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Helton confident at USC after supporter Swann resigns as AD

By Greg Beacham Sep. 10, 2019 11:04 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Athletic director Lynn Swann seemed to be the only person standing