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Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta (84) runs with the ball while defended by Southern California cornerback Greg Johnson (9) during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)
Smith-Marsette has 3 TDs, Iowa beats USC in Holiday Bowl

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 27, 2019 11:56 PM EST

Southern California's Michael Pittman Jr. (6) can't make the catch as California's Camryn Bynum (24) defends during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
USC WR Pittman driven by TD drop against UCLA

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 21, 2019 07:04 PM EST

Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate throws a pass in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. Arizona won 35-30. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
USC faces 3rd straight ranked foe taking on No. 9 Notre Dame

By Tim Booth Oct. 10, 2019 01:16 PM EDT

Tuesday's Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Oct. 09, 2019 03:11 AM EDT
BASEBALL ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Willy Adames homered and made a sensational relay throw from shortstop, Tommy Pham also went deep and the Tampa...

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, quarterback Kedon Slovis looks to pass the ball during the second half against BYU in an NCAA college football game in Provo, Utah. Slovis will return from injury to start for Southern California at No. 9 Notre Dame on Saturday night. USC coach Clay Helton made the announcement Tuesday night, Oct. 8, after practice. (AP Photo/George Frey, File)
USC frosh QB Kedon Slovis returns to start at Notre Dame

By Greg Beacham Oct. 08, 2019 10:33 PM EDT

California quarterback Devon Modster, right, looks down field for an open receiver against Oregon during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct.. 5, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Around the Pac-12: Injuries lead to shuffling QBs

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 08, 2019 07:04 PM EDT

Southern Cal's Tyler Vaughns, left, is tackled by Washington's Trent McDuffie, right, in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
No. 15 Washington continues to reload in standout secondary

By Tim Booth Sep. 30, 2019 06:57 PM EDT

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) reacts after his third-quarter touchdown reception against Mississippi during an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: No. 1 Clemson ... but for how long?

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 28, 2019 09:30 PM EDT

Washington's Cameron Williams (16) celebrates his interception against Southern Cal with teammate Kamren Fabiculanan (31) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Ahmed leads No. 17 Washington past No. 21 USC 28-14

By Tim Booth Sep. 28, 2019 06:59 PM EDT

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) leaps into the air for his fourth touchdown reception well ahead of coverage from Mississippi defensive back Keidron Smith (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 1 Clemson stops 2-point try to beat North Carolina

By The Associated Press Sep. 28, 2019 04:53 PM EDT

Washington State head coach Mike Leach, left, speaks with quarterback Anthony Gordon during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Cougars, No. 19 Utes limp into game coming off big losses

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 27, 2019 05:25 PM EDT

Southern California wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (6) makes a catch against Utah during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Fink gets turn to start as No. 21 USC faces No. 17 Huskies

By Tim Booth Sep. 27, 2019 02:09 PM EDT

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) works in the pocket against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
USC-Washington, Virginia-ND headline Week 5 schedule

By Steve Megargee Sep. 27, 2019 03:27 AM EDT

Southern California quarterback Matt Fink throws a pass against Utah during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 21 USC looks to continue momentum at No. 17 Washington

By Joe Reedy Sep. 26, 2019 05:52 PM EDT

Southern California quarterback Matt Fink throws against Utah during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 17 Washington hosts No. 21 USC in key Pac-12 matchup

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2019 03:17 PM EDT

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor celebrates a touchdown against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
College Football Picks: Follow-up time for Wisconsin, Auburn

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 25, 2019 01:35 PM EDT

Southern California coach Clay Helton, left, hugs quarterback Matt Fink after the team's 30-23 win over Utah in an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
QB Fink likely to start for No. 21 USC with Slovis still out

By Greg Beacham Sep. 24, 2019 10:47 PM EDT

Southern California wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (6) makes a catch against Utah during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
All-America Watch: FSU's Akers rebounds; USC's Pittman pops

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 24, 2019 01:23 PM EDT

Southern California coach Clay Helton, center, runs onto the field with his team for an NCAA college football game against Utah on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Analysis: At scandal-torn USC, can integrity save Helton?

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 22, 2019 05:21 PM EDT

Southern California quarterback Matt Fink (19) pitches to running back Vavae Malepeai (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Backup QB Matt Fink leads USC past No. 10 Utah 30-23

Sep. 21, 2019 12:42 AM EDT