Talanoa Hufanga
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

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...

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2020, file photo, Southern California safety Talanoa Hufanga (15) chases a play in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona in Tucson, Ariz. Hufanga was selected as the PAC-12 defensive player of the year. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
All-American safety Talanoa Hufanga leaves USC for NFL draft

Dec. 30, 2020 03:56 PM EST

Northwestern defensive back Brandon Joseph celebrates after intercepting a pass in the end zone during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis. Joseph was selected to The Associated Press All-America first-team defense, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
2020 AP All-America Team

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2020 12:36 PM EST

FILE - Brigham Young offensive lineman Brady Christensen (67) is shown in action in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona in Tucson, Ariz., in this Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, file photo. Christensen was selected to The Associated Press All-America first-team offense, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Alabama's Jones, Smith, Harris lead 6 Tide AP All-Americans

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 28, 2020 12:00 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

Running back Vavae Malepeai #29 of the USC Trojans runs for yardage against the UCLA Bruins in the first half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, December 12, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
No. 13 USC faces defending champ Oregon in Pac-12 title game

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 04:06 PM EST

Southern California defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu (49) sacks Utah quarterback Jake Bentley (8) in the second half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Family ties lead USC's defense into Pac-12 title game

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 15, 2020 05:49 PM EST

UCLA running back Demetric Felton, right, runs for a first down as Southern California's Olaijah Griffin defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
UCLA Bruins at USC Trojans 12/13/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 11:47 PM EST

Southern California players, including Drake Jackson (99), celebrate a win over UCLA in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Slovis throws 5 touchdowns, No. 16 USC rallies to beat UCLA

By Joe Reedy Dec. 12, 2020 11:42 PM EST

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) scrambles as Arizona State defensive end Michael Matus (91) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Slovis, No. 16 USC face improved UCLA in rivalry showdown

By Joe Reedy Dec. 10, 2020 05:00 PM EST

Southern California wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (8) runs for a first down against Washington State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
No. 16 USC needs win over UCLA for spot in Pac-12 title game

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 04:50 PM EST

Southern California wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (8) reacts after catching a pass in the end zone for a touchdown down against Washington State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Slovis, St. Brown help No. 16 USC rout Washington State

By Greg Beacham Dec. 06, 2020 10:50 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