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USC vs. Texas 2017: Studs and duds from the game

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If you were looking for a memorable USC vs. Texas classic, you got it Saturday night in Los Angeles. There were gutsy performances all around.

Let’s take a look at those who shined bright, and those didn’t.

Studs

The Texas Defense

Texas came into the game after an embarrassing loss to Maryland to open the season, and a dominant win over lowly San Jose State. Many expected the defense who struggled in Week 1 to show, but they didn’t.

The Longhorns came out on fire, making plays and holding a high-octane USC defense down to just 17 points through 60 minutes.