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FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Stanford running back Austin Jones (20) stiff-arms Oregon cornerback Thomas Graham Jr. (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif. Stanford head coach David Shaw has a long list of capable sophomores who gained valuable experience even if some didn't play and will be called upon to take on bigger roles now in their second seasons. Jones finished with 227 yards rushing with one touchdown on 45 carries and also made 14 catches for 108 yards. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Stanford seeks to bounce back from down season, no bowl game

By Janie Mccauley Oct. 28, 2020 04:21 PM EDT

UCLA quarterback Austin Burton (12) is tackled y Oregon State defensive back Omar Hicks-Onu, top, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Stanford seeks 12th straight win against rival UCLA

By Josh Dubow Oct. 16, 2019 02:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 31, 2019, file photo, Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis is shown during an NCAA college football game against Fresno State, in Los Angeles. Slovis couldn't believe he woke up last Sunday as Southern California's starting quarterback. With J.T. Daniels out for the season, the freshman backup is improbably in charge when the Trojans face No. 23 Stanford's tough defense. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Backup QBs to play big role when No. 23 Stanford visits USC

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 09:15 PM EDT

USC's Jackson determined to show ability to finish plays

By Dan Greenspan Sep. 05, 2019 05:42 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It was an impressive debut for Southern California defensive end Drake Jackson, who had three tackles, 1 1/2 tackles for loss, and 1/2 sack...