LOS ANGELES — Colorado threw an early scare into No. 8 USC on Friday but the Trojans took control in the second quarter and pulled away for a 55-17 win over the Buffaloes at the Los Angeles Coliseum.
Colorado fell to 1-9 overall and 1-6 in Pac-12 play while USC improved to 9-1, 7-1.
The Buffs led 3-2 after the first quarter, thanks to a stellar defensive effort. But the Trojans scored 24 unanswered points in the second period to take control and Colorado never really threatened again.
Colorado managed just 232 yards total offense.