Tag: collegefootball
USC’s Tanook Hines embraced pressure on his way to breakout game in Oregon
LOS ANGELES — USC receiver Tanook Hines had a breakout game in Oregon on Saturday, making six catches for a season-high 141 receiving yards in the 42-27 loss to the Ducks. His previous best was 67 receiving yards. His one touchdown catch came from fellow receiver Makai Lemon on a trick play. Quarterback Jayden Maiava…
No. 16 USC football is proving its toughness one play at a time
The Iowa football team, for a brief moment, owned the Coliseum. The Hawkeyes had used their old-school brand of physical defense and a persistent run game — with some unexpected passing mixed in — to gain an 11-point lead over USC. An impressive amount of Iowa fans slipped on head-to-toe rain suits in the tunnels…
USC again plays the numbers game with jersey swaps
Three USC players changed jersey numbers for the Iowa game, according to the game-day roster distributed to media members. Quarterback Sam Huard and punter Sam Johnson were both listed as No. 0 and receiver Zacharyus Williams, who usually wears No. 0, was listed as No. 80. @haleymsawyer USC quarterback Sam Huard and punter Sam Johnson…
No. 20 USC football thrives off ‘warrior’ Ja’Kobi Lane
USC wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane was still in his sweat-soaked jersey when he scooped up a smiling toddler with both hands. He gave her a quick, friendly snuggle before releasing her and turning to a little boy to dole out a one-of-a-kind handshake. That purity and energy took on a larger form earlier in the…
The key to No. 20 USC’s rebirth on the defensive line? Accountability.
Up-downs are a tough punishment to swallow. Add a whole other layer to that when the demand comes from a teammate rather than a coach. “When you hear it, you kind of want to lash out,” USC defensive end Kameryn Crawford said. “But at the same time, you’ve gotta think about where it’s coming from.…
Micah Banuelos adds excitement to a USC offensive line that looks deeper
LOS ANGELES — USC offensive lineman Micah Banuelos has a signature dance. It’s known simply as “The Micah.” “Oh, that one dance that goes like this,” Banuelos said as he flexed both arms for a group of reporters and rotated his hips. “It started in fall camp,” he explained. “Just whenever I’m pulling like, we…
USC’s Makai Lemon, Ja’Kobi Lane put on a show despite one-handed controversy
USC quarterback Jayden Maiava didn’t see Ja’Kobi Lane’s one-handed touchdown grab. “I just heard the ooohs and aaahs from the crowd,” Maiava told reporters after the game. “And I was, like, yeah, it’s Ja’Kobi.” Lane and fellow receiver Makai Lemon indulged in the spotlight during another high-scoring win on Saturday night, rattling off eye-catching plays…
USC’s Jahkeem Stewart makes debut on defensive line against Georgia Southern
LOS ANGELES — Six-foot-5, 290-pound freshman and highly-touted recruit Jahkeem Stewart made his anticipated debut with the USC football team on Saturday afternoon against Georgia Southern. “Lord, I thank you for letting me wake up and play the game I love,” Stewart posted on Instagram on Saturday. “Protect us on this game day.” The defensive…
USC football welcomes Missouri State to FBS in season opener
LOS ANGELES — USC will welcome Missouri State into the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and FBS college football Saturday evening. It shouldn’t be intense competition for the Trojans, but Missouri State, which has joined Conference USA, has nothing to lose and everything to gain from Saturday’s season opener, regardless of the outcome. Trojans head coach…
USC’s practices at Coliseum have been ‘very meaningful’
LOS ANGELES — The Spirit of Troy marching band, though inside Howard Jones practice field, could be heard across campus. “We have the best band in the universe,” cornerback Braylon Conley said. Wednesday marked 10 days until USC football’s home opener against Missouri State and the final practice of fall training camp that was partially…