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Southern California tailback Darwin Barlow (22) fumbles the ball as he's hit by California safety Elijah Hicks (3) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. California's Trey Paster picked up the ball and returned it for a touchdown. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Utah's Whittingham unanimous AP Pac-12 Coach of the Year

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 10, 2021 12:43 PM EST

Arizona quarterback Will Plummer (15) is pressured by Southern California linebacker Drake Jackson during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
USC hopes break will lead to defensive improvement vs UCLA

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 18, 2021 07:14 PM EST

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) celebrates his rushing touchdown with tight end Michael Ezeike (86) and wide receiver Matt Sykes (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Fight for LA: Emotions high in UCLA-USC crosstown showdown

By Greg Beacham Nov. 18, 2021 12:32 PM EST

Washington State defensive back Armani Marsh (8) trips up Arizona State running back DeaMonte Trayanum (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct 30, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
USC, Arizona State face off to stay in Pac-12 South race

By John Marshall Nov. 04, 2021 06:11 PM EDT

Southern California running back Keaontay Ingram (28) celebrates his rushing touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Arizona at USC 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 08:55 PM EDT

Former Colorado and NFL wide receiver Michael Westbrook smiles as he is honored in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Southern Cal bounces back to beat Colorado Buffaloes 37-14

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 02, 2021 05:29 PM EDT

Colorado quarterback Brendon Lewis warms up before the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
USC at Colorado 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 01:33 PM EDT

Southern California head coach Donte Williams stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Oregon State Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oregon State at USC 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 10:31 PM EDT

Southern California linebacker Drake Jackson (99) runs the ball after catching an interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against San Jose State Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
USC LB Jackson aims to keep cashing in after key strip-sack

By Dan Greenspan Sep. 24, 2021 01:25 PM EDT

Washington State defensive lineman Amir Mujahid (48) and defensive back Armani Marsh (8) tackle Southern California wide receiver Drake London (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Freshman QB Dart leads USC over Washington State 45-14

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 19, 2021 09:28 AM EDT

Southern California wide receiver Tahj Washington (16) celebrates with tight end Erik Krommenhoek (84) after catching a pass in the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against San Jose State Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
London, defense carry No. 15 USC past San Jose St. 30-7

By Greg Beacham Sep. 04, 2021 08:31 PM EDT

San Jose State quarterback Nick Starkel (17) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
San Jose State at USC 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 07:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec 18, 2020, file photo, Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) throws a pass during the second quarter of an NCAA college football Pac-12 Conference championship game in Los Angeles. About 16 starters return from last season's Pac-12 South champions, led by third-year starting quarterback Kedon Slovis with USC's usual wealth of skill-position talent around him. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
No. 15 USC aiming to return to national title conversation

By Greg Beacham Aug. 19, 2021 05:35 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones passes against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Wrapping up 2020, looking to 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 12, 2021 12:29 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Colorado head coach Karl Dorrell, center, leads his players onto the gridiron to host UCLA in an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo. Dorrell was selected as the PAC-12 coach of the year. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Broussard, Jefferson headline AP All-Pac-12 football team

By John Marshall Dec. 25, 2020 12:04 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, center, watches play against Florida during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
AP All-SEC: No. 1 Alabama leads the way for top awards

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 23, 2020 01:18 PM EST

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

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Utah on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 17 USC, Washington State return from layoffs at Coliseum

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 05:12 PM EST

Ohio State defensive back Sevyn Banks, right, breaks up a pass intended for Indiana receiver Miles Marshall during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Indiana 42-35. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Hints at what's to come from CFP

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 23, 2020 05:36 AM EST

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) throws over Arizona linebacker Jalen Harris (49) in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
After 2 canceled games, Utah set to open against No. 20 USC

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 03:19 PM EST