No. 7 USC outlasts No. 16 UCLA to reach Pac-12 title game
— Caleb Williams bolstered Southern California's push for a possible spot in the College Football Playoff with the biggest game of his career against the Trojans' archrival.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
USC Trojans
48
UCLA Bruins
45
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC | 0 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 48 |
| UCLA | 14 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 45 |
Rose Bowl · 70,865 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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 6:38 48-45
Michael Ezeike 3 Yd pass from Dorian Thompson-Robinson (Nicholas Barr-Mira Kick)
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Touchdown 9:10 48-38
Darwin Barlow 6 Yd Run (Denis Lynch Kick)
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Touchdown 14:35 41-38
Kazmeir Allen 55 Yd pass from Dorian Thompson-Robinson (Nicholas Barr-Mira Kick)
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Touchdown 14:51 41-31
Kyle Ford 16 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Denis Lynch Kick)
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Touchdown 3:46 34-31
Michael Ezeike 6 Yd pass from Dorian Thompson-Robinson (Nicholas Barr-Mira Kick)
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Touchdown 6:36 34-24
Austin Jones 2 Yd Run (Denis Lynch Kick)
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Touchdown 8:50 27-24
Jordan Addison 35 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Denis Lynch Kick)
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Field Goal 10:32 20-24
Nicholas Barr-Mira 46 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 20-21
Denis Lynch 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:42 17-21
Austin Jones 8 Yd Run (Denis Lynch Kick)
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Touchdown 3:48 10-21
Dorian Thompson-Robinson 1 Yd Run (Nicholas Barr-Mira Kick)
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Field Goal 5:45 10-14
Denis Lynch 44 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:52 7-14
Caleb Williams 6 Yd Run (Denis Lynch Kick)
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Touchdown 1:47 0-14
Michael Ezeike 30 Yd pass from Dorian Thompson-Robinson (Nicholas Barr-Mira Kick)
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Touchdown 2:29 0-7
Dorian Thompson-Robinson 1 Yd Run (Nicholas Barr-Mira Kick)
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USC
4 plays, 2 yards, 1:26 · End of Game
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UCLA 1:26
6 plays, 32 yards, 1:01 · Interception
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USC 2:27
9 plays, 49 yards, 4:11 · Punt
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UCLA 6:38
8 plays, 75 yards, 2:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:38 48-45
Michael Ezeike 3 Yd pass from Dorian Thompson-Robinson (Nicholas Barr-Mira Kick)
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USC 9:10
10 plays, 75 yards, 5:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:10 48-38
Darwin Barlow 6 Yd Run (Denis Lynch Kick)
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UCLA 14:35
1 play, 55 yards, 0:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:35 41-38
Kazmeir Allen 55 Yd pass from Dorian Thompson-Robinson (Nicholas Barr-Mira Kick)
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USC 14:51
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:51 41-31
Kyle Ford 16 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Denis Lynch Kick)
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UCLA 3:46
8 plays, 85 yards, 2:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:46 34-31
Michael Ezeike 6 Yd pass from Dorian Thompson-Robinson (Nicholas Barr-Mira Kick)
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USC 6:36
2 plays, 9 yards, 0:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:36 34-24
Austin Jones 2 Yd Run (Denis Lynch Kick)
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UCLA 7:24
3 plays, -16 yards, 1:26 · Fumble
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USC 8:50
4 plays, 65 yards, 1:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:50 27-24
Jordan Addison 35 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Denis Lynch Kick)
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UCLA 10:32
11 plays, 47 yards, 4:28 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:32 20-24
Nicholas Barr-Mira 46 Yd Field Goal
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USC
3 plays, 15 yards, 0:14 · End of Half
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UCLA 0:14
5 plays, 12 yards, 0:29 · Interception
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USC 0:43
6 plays, 19 yards, 0:32 · Missed FG
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UCLA 1:15
4 plays, 14 yards, 0:27 · Interception
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USC 1:42
5 plays, 79 yards, 2:06 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 20-21
Denis Lynch 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:42 17-21
Austin Jones 8 Yd Run (Denis Lynch Kick)
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UCLA 3:48
6 plays, 63 yards, 1:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:48 10-21
Dorian Thompson-Robinson 1 Yd Run (Nicholas Barr-Mira Kick)
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USC 5:45
7 plays, 72 yards, 3:13 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:45 10-14
Denis Lynch 44 Yd Field Goal
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UCLA 8:58
6 plays, 38 yards, 2:54 · Punt
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USC 11:52
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:52 7-14
Caleb Williams 6 Yd Run (Denis Lynch Kick)
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UCLA 1:47
1 play, 30 yards, 0:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:47 0-14
Michael Ezeike 30 Yd pass from Dorian Thompson-Robinson (Nicholas Barr-Mira Kick)
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USC 1:54
2 plays, 8 yards, 0:35 · Interception
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UCLA 2:29
14 plays, 80 yards, 4:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:29 0-7
Dorian Thompson-Robinson 1 Yd Run (Nicholas Barr-Mira Kick)
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USC 7:22
5 plays, 41 yards, 1:20 · Missed FG
Showing the last 40 of 42 events.
Team Stats
USC
UCLA
30
1st Downs
27
4-10
3rd down efficiency
7-13
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
649
Total Yards
513
470
Passing
309
32/43
Comp/Att
23/38
10.9
Yards per pass
8.1
179
Rushing
204
38
Rushing Attempts
37
4.7
Yards per rush
5.5
5-44
Penalties
6-35
1
Turnovers
4
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
3
35:20
Possession
24:40
Highlights
00:36
Darwin Barlow puts USC ahead for good with short TD run
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00:40
Dorian Thompson-Robinson finds Michael Ezeike for 30-yard TD strike
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00:32
Kyle Ford makes the diving TD catch to extend USC's lead
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00:40
Kazmeir Allen catches and carries the 55-yard TD pass for UCLA
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