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UCLA had chances beat crosstown rival USC and redefine its season, but a string of incomplete passes and penalties doomed the Bruins Saturday night.

USC struggled to put UCLA away early Saturday, but the Trojans celebrated roaring back to life in the fourth quarter of a rivalry win.

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava struggles to find rhythm, but the Trojans capitalize on big plays in the fourth quarter to defeat UCLA 19-13 at the Rose Bowl.

Despite a 24-point effort from JuJu Watkins, No. 3 USC fades in the fourth quarter of a 74-61 loss to No. 6 Notre Dame.

USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb asked Iowa leaders how they handled Caitlin Clark's time in the spotlight as she supports Trojans star JuJu Watkins.

D'Anton Lynn has improved USC's defense in his first year with the Trojans, but his successor at UCLA also has had success ahead of their rivalry game.

Lincoln Riley has struggled through his USC tenure, but pro football executives see a path for him to be an NFL head coach or offensive coordinator.

In a season in which he has rushed 174 times for over 1,000 yards, USC's Woody Marks does whatever he can to keep his body in peak form.

USC got a 28-point lift from its bench, helping the Trojans earn a 82-68 win over San José State Wednesday night at Galen Center.

The flu has spread through USC's locker room, but Lincoln Riley downplays the influence it will have against UCLA on Saturday.