The 19th-ranked USC Trojans hosted Northwestern on Friday night in a crucial Big Ten matchup. The Trojans were looking to build momentum against a team chasing bowl eligibility. After a competitive first half, USC pulled away behind an efficient, high-powered offense and a relentless second-half defensive effort, cruising to a decisive 38–17 victory.
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First Half
USC opened the game with an impressive 16-play drive that drained over seven minutes off the clock and ended with quarterback Jayden Maiava finding star wideout Makai Lemon for the game’s first touchdown.