No. 24 USC Snaps Losing Streak with 50-49 Victory over California

USC's win hinges on fourth-quarter 21-point comeback and key defensive play blocking a 2-point conversion, keeping Pac-12 title hopes alive.

USC snapped a two-game losing streak with a dramatic 50-49 victory over California, rallying from an 11-point halftime deficit. Key defensive play by safety Jaylin Smith, blocking a critical 2-point conversion, sealed the win.
The Trojans scored 21 points in the fourth quarter, taking the lead on Austin Jones' 7-yard touchdown run with just over three minutes remaining.
Despite surrendering 527 yards to Cal’s offense, the USC defense forced four turnovers, which proved pivotal to the outcome of the game.
Quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 369 yards and two touchdowns, while also running in for two additional scores. Running back MarShawn Lloyd rushed for 115 yards and two touchdowns.
With the win, USC (now 7-2, 5-1 in Pac-12) stays in contention for the conference title. As of this victory, the Trojans have beaten Cal 17 times in the past 19 years.