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Prolific WR Amon-Ra St. Brown joins USC exodus to NFL draft

Jan. 02, 2021 02:32 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is headed to the NFL draft after three seasons at Southern California. St. Brown announced...

USC DL Marlon Tuipulotu, CB Olaijah Griffin headed to draft

Jan. 01, 2021 05:54 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California defensive lineman Marlon Tuipulotu and cornerback Olaijah Griffin are headed to the NFL draft. The...

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) is tackled by Southern California safety Greg Johnson (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
USC's defense has plenty to work on after great escape

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 11, 2020 04:33 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Southern California running back Markese Stepp (30) is lifted into the end zone by Alijah Vera-Tucker (75) as Notre Dame safety Alohi Gilman defends during an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. Vera-Tucker has opted back in to the upcoming season, giving an enormous boost to the Trojans' offense. Vera-Tucker announced his decision Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, on social media. He opted out in September when the Pac-12 was uncertain about the resumption of its season. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
USC O-lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker opts back in for season

Oct. 06, 2020 08:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman (13) runs the ball down the field for a touchdown against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, in Minneapolis. Bateman has decided to opt back in to the 2020 football season in light of the Big Ten’s resumption of fall competition. That's contingent on the star junior gaining the necessary eligibility clearance. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Bateman back for Minnesota, but no Parsons for Penn State

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 30, 2020 04:57 PM EDT

USC OL Alijah Vera-Tucker opts out to prepare for NFL draft

Sep. 10, 2020 06:24 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker has opted out of the upcoming season to enter the NFL draft. ...

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Washington's Nick Harris lines up during an NCAA college football game against Southern Cal, in Seattle. Harris was selected to The Associated Press All-Pac 12 Conference team, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Ducks' Cristobal takes AP Pac-12 Coach of the Year honors

By Anne. M. Peterson Dec. 12, 2019 01:54 PM EST

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) celebrates after a 45-20 win over Stanford during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 24 USC takes potent offense on the road to BYU

By John Coon Sep. 13, 2019 12:47 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 Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, UCLA head coach Chip Kelly roams the field before playing Oregon in an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. USC takes on UCLA on Saturday. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd, File)
USC, UCLA at historic low heading into crosstown showdown

By Greg Beacham Nov. 16, 2018 03:03 PM EST

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) throws a pass under pressure by Southern California defensive lineman Marlon Tuipulotu (51) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
USC getting key contributions from young defensive linemen

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 15, 2018 02:41 PM EST

Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) is sacked by Southern California defensive lineman Christian Rector (89) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Utah dominates USC for a 41-28 win

By John Coon Oct. 20, 2018 11:42 PM EDT

USC pass defense ready to tangle with Colorado star Shenault

By Dan Greenspan Oct. 11, 2018 03:20 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The calendar seems lined up in favor of Southern California's pass defense. After the Trojans finally got their first interception...