In what was expected to be an offensive explosion—the crosstown rivalry for the Liberty Bell was more of an animated slow burn at the end of a “USC RULEZ” powder keg as the Trojans defeated the Bruins 28-23.
Sam Darnold didn’t have the big game he was expected to as he finished with 264 yards with one interception and zero touchdowns. It was once again Ronald Jones II who was center of the offensive attack has he finished what was likely his last regular season game at the Coliseum as a Trojan with 122 yards and two touchdowns.