No. 6 USC defense clamps down, beats Washington State 30-14
— Caleb Williams and the Southern California offense usually carried the Trojans to victory in their first five weeks under Lincoln Riley.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Washington State Cougars
14
USC Trojans
30
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSU | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| USC | 10 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 30 |
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum · 63,204 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ San Diego State Aztecs | L 20-26 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Boise State Broncos | L 10-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Oregon State Beavers | L 30-48 | NCAAF |
| 10/9/26 | @ Utah State Aggies | L 16-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Fresno State Bulldogs | L 6-26 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 2:08 14-30
Denis Lynch 31 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:09 14-27
Denis Lynch 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:17 14-24
Mario Williams 24 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Denis Lynch Kick)
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Touchdown 2:10 14-17
Travis Dye 4 Yd Run (Denis Lynch Kick)
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Touchdown 11:48 14-10
Nakia Watson 1 Yd pass from Cameron Ward (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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Touchdown 14:56 7-10
Robert Ferrel 12 Yd pass from Cameron Ward (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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Field Goal 3:32 0-10
Denis Lynch 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:31 0-7
Mario Williams 38 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Denis Lynch Kick)
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WSU
8 plays, 34 yards, 2:08 · End of Game
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USC 2:08
11 plays, 51 yards, 5:21 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:08 14-30
Denis Lynch 31 Yd Field Goal
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WSU 7:29
5 plays, 10 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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USC 9:09
13 plays, 70 yards, 7:27 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:09 14-27
Denis Lynch 27 Yd Field Goal
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WSU 1:36
7 plays, 34 yards, 3:41 · Punt
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USC 5:17
5 plays, 62 yards, 2:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:17 14-24
Mario Williams 24 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Denis Lynch Kick)
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WSU 7:41
7 plays, 17 yards, 2:12 · Downs
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USC 9:53
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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WSU 11:14
4 plays, 22 yards, 2:45 · Punt
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USC 13:59
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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WSU
1 play, 1 yard, 0:12 · End of Half
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USC 0:12
5 plays, 17 yards, 0:38 · Punt
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WSU 0:50
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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USC 2:10
11 plays, 65 yards, 6:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:10 14-17
Travis Dye 4 Yd Run (Denis Lynch Kick)
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WSU 8:29
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:43 · Punt
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USC 11:12
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:36 · Punt
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WSU 11:48
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:48 14-10
Nakia Watson 1 Yd pass from Cameron Ward (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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USC 13:37
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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WSU 14:56
8 plays, 92 yards, 3:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:56 7-10
Robert Ferrel 12 Yd pass from Cameron Ward (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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USC 3:32
7 plays, 46 yards, 2:50 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:32 0-10
Denis Lynch 31 Yd Field Goal
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WSU 6:22
3 plays, -8 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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USC 8:31
8 plays, 82 yards, 3:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:31 0-7
Mario Williams 38 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Denis Lynch Kick)
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WSU 12:03
7 plays, 20 yards, 2:57 · Punt
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
WSU
USC
17
1st Downs
23
4-13
3rd down efficiency
6-15
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
316
Total Yards
369
172
Passing
188
19/32
Comp/Att
15/29
5.4
Yards per pass
6.5
144
Rushing
181
29
Rushing Attempts
40
5.0
Yards per rush
4.5
11-106
Penalties
5-50
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
27:12
Possession
32:48
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