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USC Trojans Lose To Washington Huskies 26-21: Remain Winless on the Road

The USC Trojans (4-4, 2-4 Big Ten) make the trip up to the Seattle to face the Washington Huskies (4-4, 2-3) in the 82nd meeting between the long time Pac-12 rivals, but the first as members of the Big Ten. USC has not won at Husky Stadium since 2016.

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Nov 2, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) passes against the Washington Huskies during the second quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Nov 2, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) passes against the Washington Huskies during the second quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images / Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
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The USC Trojans fall to the Washington Huskies 26-21 at Husky Stadium and remain winless on the road this season.

USC fell behind 20-7 at halftime under the raining conditions behind two touchdowns from Washington running Jonah Coleman. The Trojans came out firing in the second with two touchdowns from Moss to Makai Lemon and Kyle Ford to take a 1-point lead. Washington responded with a score of their own to retake the lead.

USC had the opportunity to win the game at the end after marching down into the red zone in the final minute, but Moss' pass fell incomplete on fourth down. Moss threw three interceptions on the night, one of them was on a Hail Mary.

Score updates from Saturday's contest against Washington are posted below.

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Nov 2, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) passes against the Washington Huskies during the second quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images / Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Fourth Quarter

0:00 - Will Rogers takes a knee. Washington wins 26-21.

0:11 - Miller Moss is pressured and his pass on 4th down falls INCOMPLETE. Washington will take over.

0:19 - Miller Moss' pass to Kyron Hudson on 3rd down falls incomplete.

0:45 - Miller Moss to Zachariah Branch for 11 yards, down to the Washington 20-yard line.

0:49 - TIMEOUT. Washington burns first timeout of the half.

0:55 - Miller Moss completes to Makai Lemin for 13 yards, Takes it down to the Washington 31-yard line.

1:10 - Miller Moss to Woody Marks for 8 yards, moves into Washington territory.

1:23 - Miller Moss completes to Zachariah Branch for 13 yards to pick up the first down.

1:42 - TIMEOUT. USC burns it final timeout of the half. Washington will punt on 4th-and-7.

1:48 - TIMEOUT. USC burns its second timeout of the half before Washington faces a 3rd-and-1.

1:55 - TIMEOUT. USC burns its first timeout of the half before Washington faces a 2nd-and-8.

2:00 - Two-minute timeout. Jonah Coleman runs for 2 yards and picks up the first down. Washington is working on a 5-play drive.

5:04 - Turnover on downs. Woody Marks gets tackled for a loss of three on 4th-and-goal from the 1-yard line. Washington takes over on their own 4-yard line.

8:30 - Woody Makrs runs for 6 yards on 3rd-and-4 to pick up the first down.

10:40 - Woody Marks runs for 9 yards on 3rd-and-6 to pick up the first down. Moves the Trojans into Washington territory.

12:05 - Woody Marks runs for 19 yards on 3rd-and-4 to pick up the first down.

13:48 - Touchdown Washington. Keith Reynolds takes it in for a 4-yard touchdown to cap off an 8-play, 39-yard drive. Washington leads 26-21 after a failed two-point conversion.

14:08 - Unsportsmanlike penalty on Greedy Vance gives Washington a new set of downs at the 4-yard line.

Third Quarter

0:00 - Will Rogers completes to Cameron Davis for 7 yards. Washington is working on a four-play drive. USC leads 21-20

1:18 - INTERCEPTION. Miller Moss is picked off by Carson Bruener, who returns 16 yards. Huskies take over on the USC 39-yard line.

2:54 - Washington punt. USC forces the Huskies to go three-and-out. Zachariah Branch returns the punt 20 yards, Trojans will take over on their own 40-yard line.

5:07 - Miller Moss connects with Kyle Ford for a 9-yard touchdown to cap off a 4-play, 70-yard drive. USC leads 21-20

6:08 - Miller Moss connects with Zachariah Branch for a 42-yard completion. Sets the Trojans up in the red zone.

6:52 - Turnover on downs. Will Rogers pass on 4th-and-7 falls incomplete. USC will take over on their own 30-yard line.

9:11 - Miller Moss connects with Makai Lemon for a 37-yard touchdown on 4th-and-9 to cap off a 9-play, 89-yard drive. Washington leads 20-14

13:08 - Washington punt. The Huskies were forced to punt after picking up 21 yards in four plays. USC will take over on their own 11-yard line.

Second Quarter

0:00 - Miller Moss' pass is INTERCEPTED by Kamren Fabiculanan. Washington leads 20-7 at halftime.

0:01- TIMEOUT Washington. Huskies burn their final timeout of the half before USC faces a 1st-and-10.

0:25 - TIMEOUT. USC burns its second timeout of the half. The Trojans are working on a 1-play drive.

0:35 - FIELD GOAL. Grady Gross' 45-yard field goal is GOOD. Washington leads 20-7.

0:50 - TIMEOUT. Washington burns their second timeout of the half before facing a 2nd-and-11. The Huskies are working on an 8-play drive.

1:51 - INJURY TIMEOUT. Akili Arnold is down on the field after the previous play.

2:00 - Two-minute timeout. Cameron Davis run for 4 yards. Washington is working on a 1-play drive.

2:21 - USC punt. The Trojans were forced to punt after picking 34 yards in 11 plays. Washington will take over on their own 6-yard line.

2:35 - TIMEOUT. Washington burns their first timeout of the half before USC faces a 3rd-and-13.

2:50 - Miller Moss finds a wide-open Ja'Kobi Lane for a 21-yard completion. Brings USC into Washington territory.

3:43 - Woody Marks picks up two yards on 4th-and-1. First down USC.

5:36 - REVIEW. Miller Moss connects with Zachariah Branch for a 12-yard completion on 3rd-and-11. Play would stand after the review.

8:11 - TOUCHDOWN Washington. Jonah Coleman goes untouched for a 15-yard touchdown to cap off a 4-play, 41-yard drive. Washington leads 17-7.

9:53 - Keith Reynolds returns the kickoff 50 yards into USC territory. Huskies take over on the Trojans 41-yard line.

10:02 - TOUCHDOWN USC. Woody Marks punches it in for a 1-yard touchdown to cap off a 12-play 76-yard drive. Washington leads 10-7.

12:09 - Kyron Hudson makes an incredible catch for a 19-yard completion.

12:44 - REVIEW. Miller Moss completes to Zachariah Branch for 25 yards. Play was under review, and it was determined Branch's shin hit the ground before losing control.

13:36 - Miller Moss' pass for Kyle Ford on third down falls incomplete, but a pass interference penalty gives the Trojans a new set of downs.

First Quarter

0:00 - Miller Moss hits Lake McRee for 5-yard completion. USC is working on a 1-play drive. Washington leads 10-0.

0:21 - TOUCHDOWN Washington. Jonah Coleman takes it in for a 19-yard touchdown to cap off a 10-play, 65-yard drive. Washington leads 10-0.

2:00 - Washington goes for it on 4th-and-1. Adam Mohammed runs for 2 yards and picks up the first down.

3:50 - Will Rogers completes to Keleki Latu for 15 yards. Washington moves into Trojans territory.

4:36 - USC FIELD GOAL. Michael Lantz's 52-yard field goal is NO GOOD. Washington takes over on their own 35-yard line.

6:00 - Miller Moss completes to Ja'Kobi Lane for a gain of 16 yards. USC moves into Huskies territory.

6:44 - FIELD GOAL. Washington had to settle for a field goal after their drive stalled inside the 25-yard line. Grady Gross' 39-yard field goal is GOOD. Washington leads 3-0.

11:09 - INTERCEPTION. Miller Moss' pass goes through the hands of Kyle Ford and is INTERCEPTED. Washington takes over on the USC 45-yard line.

11:19 - Washington punt. USC forces the Huskies to go 3-and-out. Trojans will take over on their own 37-yard line.

13:24 - USC punt. Washington forces the Trojans to go 3-and-out. Huskies will take over at the USC 6-yard line.

14:53 - Makai Lemon returns the kickoff 49 yards. USC takes over at midfield.

15:00 - USC wins the coin toss. Have elected to receive the opening kickoff.

Pregame 

The USC Trojans (4-4, 2-4 Big Ten) make the trip up to the Pacific Northwest to face the Washington Huskies (4-4, 2-3) in the 82nd meeting between these two programs in a series that dates back to 1923. USC has not won in Seattle since their upset victory over No. 4 Washington in 2016. 

“They’ve been a really good home team,” said USC coach Lincoln Riley. “It’s a place I’ve never had a chance to actually be up there for a game, I know it’s going to be a good atmosphere, good environment so one that we’re looking for and obviously we’ve got to play well and build off some momentum and confidence off of how we handled this last week.”

The long time Pac-12 rivals squared off last season in a shootout at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum where the Huskies came out on top 52-42. 

The Trojans snapped a three-game losing streak last Friday when they defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 42-20. Quarterback Miller Moss had his first turnover free game since Week 2, running back Woody Marks scored a career-high three rushing touchdowns, receiver Makai Lemon hauled in a career-high 134 receiving yards and the defense recorded a season-high four sacks. 

USC played its first complete game for all four quarters in Big Ten play and will look to build off of that momentum as the calendar flips to November. The Trojans are still fighting for bowl eligibility with four games remaining on the schedule in its final month of the regular season. 

Washington has dropped each of its last two games since their upset win over the Michigan Wolverines on Oct. 5. The Huskies are 4-1 at home this season. 

Both programs have seen its fair share of struggles in their first season as members of the Big Ten conference as they enter this critical matchup.

USC announced its team captains as quarterback Miller Moss, defensive end Devan Thompkins, linebacker Mason Cobb and offensive lineman Emmanuel Pregnon.

The Trojans are a 2.5 point road favorites, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. USC is 0-3 on the road this season. Can the Trojans overcome their struggles and win their first game on the road this season?

Kickoff is slated for 4:30 p.m. PT and will be broadcasted on the Big Ten network. 

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Kendell Hollowell
KENDELL HOLLOWELL

Kendell Hollowell, a Southern California native has been been covering collegiate athletics since 2020 via radio and digital journalism. His experience includes covering programs such as the USC Trojans, Vanderbilt Commodores and Alabama Crimson Tide. Kendell He also works in TV production for the NFL Network. Prior to working in sports journalism, Kendell was a collegiate athlete on the University of Wyoming and Adams State football team. He is committed to bringing in-depth insight and analysis for USC athletics.

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