In a matchup of potential top picks in the 2018 NFL draft, USC's Sam Darnold led his team past UCLA and Josh Rosen in the Trojans' 28-23 victory on Saturday.
Rosen won the statistical battle against Darnold. The Bruins signal-caller went 32-of-52 for 421 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. USC's star countered that by going 17-of-28 for 264 yards with one rushing touchdown and one interception.
One reason for Darnold's output is USC made a concerted effort to focus on the running game, racking up 153 yards on 41 carries and three of their four touchdowns to take advantage of a Bruins defense that entered Saturday ranked last in the FBS with 302.