Christian Rector

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

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) passes against California in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Slovis’ 4 TD passes lead USC past California 41-17

By Josh Dubow Nov. 17, 2019 02:31 AM EST

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

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) throws against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

USC holds on to beat Arizona State 31-26

By John Marshall Nov. 09, 2019 07:30 PM EST

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

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

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, Rector played in Southern California's last game against Washington, but the...

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

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Southern California defensive lineman Marlon Tuipulotu gets ready to run a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Fresno State, in Los Angeles. Southern California assistant coach Chad Kauha’aha’a always knew defensive tackle Marlon Tuipulotu could be a special player. Kauha’aha’a believed it when he tried to recruit Tuipulotu to Oregon State, and he is seeing it in his first season working with the redshirt sophomore for the No. 24 Trojans. “I knew he had the potential to be a great one,” Kauha’aha’a said Wednesday night, Sept. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Tuipulotu's effort lifts defensive line at No. 24 USC

By Dan Greenspan Sep. 12, 2019 03:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 31, 2019, file photo, Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis is shown during an NCAA college football game against Fresno State, in Los Angeles. Slovis couldn't believe he woke up last Sunday as Southern California's starting quarterback. With J.T. Daniels out for the season, the freshman backup is improbably in charge when the Trojans face No. 23 Stanford's tough defense. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)

Backup QBs to play big role when No. 23 Stanford visits USC

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 09:15 PM EDT

USC's Jackson determined to show ability to finish plays

By Dan Greenspan Sep. 05, 2019 05:42 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It was an impressive debut for Southern California defensive end Drake Jackson, who had three tackles, 1 1/2 tackles for loss, and 1/2 sack...