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USC holds off Washington 25–21 after third-quarter surge
No. 18 USC scored two touchdowns less than two minutes apart in the third quarter, then stopped Washington's final drive in the red zone.
The Trojans survived a late challenge Saturday in Los Angeles after Washington converted twice on fourth down and moved inside USC's 20-yard line with less than a minute remaining. The USC defense held to preserve the four-point victory.
Trojans improve to 5–1
Quarterback Jayden Maiava completed 21 of 34 passes for 245 yards, one touchdown and one interception. King Miller led USC's ground game with 81 rushing yards.
Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. went 15 of 26 for 198 yards and a touchdown, while Brian Bonner rushed for 89 yards.
The win moved USC to 5–1 overall and 2–1 in Big Ten play. Washington fell to 3–2 overall and 0–2 in the conference.
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