Isaiah Pola-Mao
Brigham Young tight end Masen Wake (13) celebrates after running for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 13 BYU squanders lead, rallies to beat USC 35-31

By Joe Reedy Nov. 28, 2021 02:27 AM EST

In this undated photo provided by the University of Southern California Athletics, USC associate coach Donte Williams looks on during NCAA college football practice in Los Angeles. Williams, the Trojans' cornerbacks coach and associate head coach, is taking over for the rest of the season alongside offensive coordinator Graham Harrell and defensive coordinator Todd Orlando, after the school fired head coach Clay Helton on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021. (John McGillen/University of Southern California Athletics via AP)
USC interim coach Williams out to turn connections into wins

By Dan Greenspan Sep. 15, 2021 02:22 PM EDT

Southern California interim head football coach Donte Williams smiles while answering questions after practice on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 in Los Angeles. Williams became the first Black head coach in Trojans history when he replaced the fired Clay Helton. (AP Photo/Greg Beacham)
USC Trojans saddened by Helton's "heart-wrenching" firing

By Greg Beacham Sep. 14, 2021 11:21 PM EDT

TCU offensive tackle Brandon Coleman (77) and wide receiver Blair Conwright (22) celebrate after Conwright caught a pass for a touchdown as California's Miles Williams (13) walks past in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Miles College at Southern University 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 04:57 PM 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

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

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

Southern California safety Isaiah Pola-Mao, right, intercepts a pass thrown by UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, left, during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
USC at UCLA 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 09:35 PM EST

Overall view of the Los Angeles Coliseum before an NCAA college football game between Southern California and Washington State in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Washington State at USC 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 08:17 PM EST

BYU running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs the ball for a touchdown in the first quarter against North Alabama defensive lineman Charlie Ryan (92) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger, Pool)
USC at Utah 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 06:23 PM EST

Southern California running back Stephen Carr (7) crosses the goal line for a touchdown against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Arizona State at USC 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 01:53 PM EST

FILE - This Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, file photo shows Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrating with head coach Herm Edwards after an NCAA college football game win over Washington State, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State won seven games and played in a bowl game in 2018, exceeding outside expectations in its first season under Edwards, the former NFL player, coach and commentator. The Sun Devils took another step last season, winning eight games and the Sun Bowl. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
No. 20 USC hosts Arizona State in early-morning Pac-12 start

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 05:50 PM EST

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 school and installing his defensive scheme for the first time. ...

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019 file photo, Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon in Los Angeles. Slovis returns s quarterback for his sophomore season in November. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Loaded No. 21 USC grateful to be in Pac-12 title chase

By Greg Beacham Oct. 28, 2020 01:11 PM EDT

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

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

Fresno State wide receiver Derrion Grim, left, tumbles in after catching a touchdown pass as Southern California cornerback Chase Williams defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
USC loses QB Daniels to injury, outlasts Fresno State 31-23

By Greg Beacham Sep. 01, 2019 02:34 AM EDT