The Huddle: No. 7 USC at No. 20 Utah
The No. 7 USC Trojans (6-0, 4-0) look to keep their perfect record in tact Saturday evening against the No. 20 Utah Utes (4-2, 2-1). The Utes are coming off a stinging road loss to UCLA at the Rose Bowl and could be playing to keep themselves alive in the race for the Pac-12 championship. USC will be on the road for the first time since a narrow, thrilling win against Oregon State in Corvallis. Check out The Huddle for all the names, news, notes and numbers you need to watch your Trojans take on the Utes this Saturday.
Looking Back at the 2021 Meeting
Utah used four touchdowns between the late second and early third quarters to pull away from USC and eventually coast to a 42-26 win. Quarterback Cameron Rising threw for 306 yards and three touchdowns on 22-of-28 passing. Running back Tavion Thomas rushed 16 times for 113 yards and a score. Wide receiver Devaughn Vele caught four passes for 84 yards and a touchdown. All three are still with the Utes and will be major factors this weekend. USC quarterback Kedon Slovis threw for 401 yards but needed 53 attempts to do so. Wide receiver Drake London led the Trojans with 16 receptions for 162 yards and a touchdown. USC ran for just 92 yards.
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Lincoln Riley is looking for some more consistency from Caleb Williams. Riley also updated the health of Shane Lee and spoke in depth about tight end Josh Falo’s path to playing time.
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Riley also spoke about team defense contributing to sacks, what Travis Dye brings as a mentor and the USC offense stopping itself.
The Trojans might be 6-0, but that’s just a start for Riley and USC.
This week’s Yay or Nay looks at the potential of an undefeated season and makes some predictions for this weekend. (On3+)
The notes and observations practice report from Tuesday of this week. (On3+)
WeAreSC On3 for Friday. Leinart Interview Caleb, Austin Jones Update, and Utah’s Uniforms
WeAreSC On3 for Thursday. Riley on Rising, UCLA Loses a Commit, and Lynch’s Fits
WeAreSC On3 for Tuesday. Bowl Eligibility, World Mental Health Day, and Utah Goes Blackout
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If you’re headed out to Salt Lake City, be sure to check out the Travel Guide for this week.
* The Inside the Trojans’ Huddle crew looked back at the Washington State win and ahead to Utah.
* And we handed out first-half grades to the USC offense as well as the defense and special teams for their performances over the first six games of the season.
