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LIVE Score Updates USC Trojans Losing to Michigan: Makai Lemon Taken to Hospital

Live updates as the No. 11 USC Trojans face off against the No. 18 Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 12:30 p.m. PT. USC coach Lincoln Riley, quarterback Miller Moss and the Trojans look to pick up their second win over a ranked opponent.

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Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) carries the ball against LSU Tigers linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. (7) in the first half at Allegiant Stadium.
Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) carries the ball against LSU Tigers linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. (7) in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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The No. 11 USC Trojans are facing off against the No. 18 Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 12:30 p.m. PT. USC coach Lincoln Riley and his team look to pick up their second win over a ranked opponent and move to 3-0 on the year.

While the Trojans have started this season with positive momentum, the same cannot be said for Michigan. The Wolverines have a loss to No. 1 Texas, and Michigan coach Sherrone Moore announced a quarterback change before the matchup with USC. Wolverines quarterback Alex Orji will make his first start of the year, while Trojans quarterback Miller Moss looks to keep the USC offense rolling.

This article will be updated live throughout the game. Check below for the most recent developments.

Second Quarter

0:06 - Moss was sacked again by the Michigan defensive line to end the first half. During the drive, Riley called a double pass thrown by wide receiver Kyron Hudson, but the ball was tipped and resulted in an incompletion.

1:40 - The Trojans defense stopped Michigan and spent two timeouts to stop the clock. After a Wolverines punt, the USC offense will start the two-minute drill from their own 10 yard line.

2:00 - Two minute timeout. Michigan has the ball and is driving down the field. After the break, the Wolverines will have a second down and six yards on their 45 yard line.

4:19 - The Trojans settled for a field goal, putting their first points on the board. Michigan now leads 14-3.

5:17 - The USC offense's drive started with a beautiful throw from Moss to wide receiver Zachariah Branch for a 24 yard gain. On third down and 11, Moss found Branch again for 42 yards, moving the ball down to the Michigan 10 yard line.

7:14 - Michigan running back Donovan Edwards rushed for a 41-yard touchdown, putting the Wolverines up 14-0 over the Trojans.

10:39 - As the Michigan offense started their drive, the CBS broadcast reported that wide receiver Makai Lemon was taken to a local hospital in an ambulance.

10:54 - Moss threw to wide receiver Duce Robinson for a first down. On the next series of downs, Moss's third down pass was nearly intercepted by the Michigan defense. Michigan will take over on their on 19 yard line after a USC punt.

12:07 - The USC offense will start on their own 13 yard line after a Michigan punt. Moss and company have yet to gain a first down through one quarter of play.

14:20 - The Michigan offense enters USC territory after a few successful rushes by Orji.

First Quarter

0:00 - USC is down 7-0 to Michigan at the end of the first quarter

1:00 - The USC offense was stuffed on second and third down after only needing a yard. Trojans running back Woody Marks was denied twice by the Michigan defense. On the broadcast, it was reported that wide receiver Makai Lemon was going to the locker room. Michigan's offense will take over with a minute remaining in the quarter.

3:10 - Michigan running back Kalel Mullings broke off a 53-yard touchdown rush to put the Wolverines up 7-0 over the Trojans.

5:02 - On the ensuing USC drive, Moss was sacked by Michigan defensive lineman Josaiah Stewart. The Trojans offense could not convert a third down and 14 yards, so they punted for the second time. USC punter Eddie Czaplicki punted the ball 59 yards into Michigan territory, and the USC defense looks to make another stop. During the return, sophomore wide receiver Makai Lemon sustained an injury and was helped off the field by athletic trainers.

6:37 - In true Big Ten fashion, the Trojans and Wolverines are trading punts. The Michigan offense failed to get a first down and punted. Moss and the offense will take over at the 20 yard line after a touchback.

8:31 - The USC offense will punt from their own end zone only three plays. Quarterback Miller Moss appears to be struggling with the crowd noise and in-helmet communication, and the offense committed a false start penalty. The Wolverines will take over on their 42 yard line.

10:18 - The Trojans kicked off and will receive the ball to start the second half. After the Michigan offense successively converted a fourth downand inches, the USC defense forced a punt. USC quarterback Miller Moss and the Trojans offense will take the field with 10 minutes remaining in the first quarter.

Pregame

Before the game, the Trojans announced five team captains: quarterback Miller Moss, wide receiver Kyron Hudson, center Jonah Monheim, linebacker Easton Macarenas-Arnold, and safety Akili Arnold.

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