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Sunday's Takeaway: USC's Win Served Its Purpose

Marc Kulkinby: Marc Kulkin08/31/25
USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines against the Missouri State Bears in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines against the Missouri State Bears in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)

USC's win served a purpose when they went full beast mode scoring 73 points against Missouri St. The Trojans performance showed the country that they're still capable of not just beating SEC teams in dramatic fashion, but weaker teams as well.