Cal's defense rises up, hands USC fourth straight loss

Southern California cornerback Isaac Taylor-Stuart (6) loses his helmet as he forces California tight end Jake Tonges (85) out of bounds after a long pass reception during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) scrambles away from pursuit by Southern California defensive lineman Jacob Lichtenstein (97) and safety Chris Thompson Jr. (30) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

California wide receiver Nikko Remigio (4) gets away from Southern California defenders on his way to a first down during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9), who is out with an injury, stands on the sideline during the second quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against California, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

Southern California wide receiver Kyle Ford (81) stiff-arms California safety Elijah Hicks (3) as he runs a pass reception in a for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)