Ware runs for 2 TDs, USC holds off Arizona 24-20
Aca'Cedric Ware ran for 197 yards and two touchdowns, and Southern California overcame a rash of penalties to hold off Arizona for a 24-20 victory Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
USC Trojans
24
Arizona Wildcats
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| ARIZ | 0 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 20 |
Casino Del Sol Stadium · 43,573 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Ohio State Buckeyes | W 30-18 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Wisconsin Badgers | L 7-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Penn State Nittany Lions | W 31-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Washington Huskies | W 25-21 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Oregon Ducks | L 27-41 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:40 24-20
Gary Brightwell 1 Yd Run (Lucas Havrisik PAT failed)
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Touchdown 9:34 24-14
Cedric Peterson 32 Yd pass from Khalil Tate (Lucas Havrisik Kick)
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Touchdown 7:44 24-7
Stanley Berryhill III 33 Yd pass from Khalil Tate (Lucas Havrisik Kick)
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Touchdown 10:36 24-0
Aca'Cedric Ware 69 Yd Run (Michael Brown Kick)
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Touchdown 5:08 17-0
Aca'Cedric Ware 26 Yd Run (Michael Brown Kick)
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Field Goal 11:12 10-0
Michael Brown 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:52 7-0
Vavae Malepeai 1 Yd Run (Michael Brown Kick)
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USC
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:40 · End of Game
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ARIZ 1:40
8 plays, 65 yards, 2:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:40 24-20
Gary Brightwell 1 Yd Run (Lucas Havrisik PAT failed)
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USC 4:03
6 plays, 19 yards, 2:13 · Downs
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ARIZ 6:16
7 plays, 8 yards, 2:07 · Downs
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USC 8:23
3 plays, 29 yards, 1:11 · Fumble
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ARIZ 9:34
1 play, 32 yards, 0:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:34 24-14
Cedric Peterson 32 Yd pass from Khalil Tate (Lucas Havrisik Kick)
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USC 9:42
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:21 · Fumble
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ARIZ 12:03
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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USC 13:29
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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ARIZ 0:09
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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USC 1:39
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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ARIZ 3:37
5 plays, 11 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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USC 5:57
5 plays, 8 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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ARIZ 7:44
7 plays, 84 yards, 2:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:44 24-7
Stanley Berryhill III 33 Yd pass from Khalil Tate (Lucas Havrisik Kick)
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USC 10:36
4 plays, 70 yards, 2:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:36 24-0
Aca'Cedric Ware 69 Yd Run (Michael Brown Kick)
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ARIZ 12:42
4 plays, 13 yards, 2:18 · Punt
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ARIZ
8 plays, 66 yards, 1:56 · Downs
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USC 1:56
3 plays, 58 yards, 1:08 · Fumble
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ARIZ 3:04
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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USC 5:08
8 plays, 65 yards, 5:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:08 17-0
Aca'Cedric Ware 26 Yd Run (Michael Brown Kick)
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ARIZ 10:20
4 plays, 10 yards, 0:52 · Punt
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USC 11:12
4 plays, 8 yards, 2:20 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:12 10-0
Michael Brown 42 Yd Field Goal
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ARIZ 13:32
1 play, 5 yards, 0:13 · Interception
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USC 13:45
5 plays, 19 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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ARIZ 0:28
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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USC 2:42
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:16 · Punt
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ARIZ 3:58
4 plays, 16 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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USC 5:52
12 plays, 80 yards, 4:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:52 7-0
Vavae Malepeai 1 Yd Run (Michael Brown Kick)
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ARIZ 10:32
6 plays, 19 yards, 2:52 · Punt
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USC 13:24
4 plays, 14 yards, 1:36 · Punt
Showing the last 37 of 37 events.
Team Stats
USC
ARIZ
17
1st Downs
20
5-16
3rd down efficiency
4-16
1-2
4th down efficiency
2-3
450
Total Yards
330
197
Passing
232
16/24
Comp/Att
16/33
8.2
Yards per pass
7.0
253
Rushing
98
47
Rushing Attempts
37
5.4
Yards per rush
2.6
18-169
Penalties
8-80
3
Turnovers
1
3
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
32:51
Possession
27:09
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