USC vs. Arizona was not the cake walk Vegas and many others expected, but the Trojans proved capable of handling a storm.
Here’s a look at who stood out in the Trojans’ 38-30 victory for all the right reasons and all the wrong reasons:
Who were the studs?
Ronald Jones II:
USC’s freshman phenom etched his name in the record books Saturday night in a performance which only reaffirmed calls by media and fans alike that he should be the featured Trojan back. Ronald Jones II bested Lendale White’s single-game freshman running record with 176 yards on the ground in 19 carries.