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Minnesota Vikings' Sam Darnold, Jordan Addison Connect For All-Trojans Touchdown

As the 5-2 Minnesota Vikings hosted the 4-4 Indianapolis Colts on Sunday Night Football, former USC Trojans and current Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold connected with wide receiver Jordan Addison for a third-quarter, all-USC touchdown to tie the contest at 7-7.

Kyron Samuels

Nov 3, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass against the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Nov 3, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass against the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images / Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
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In a Sunday Night Football matchup in primetime between the 5-2 Minnesota Vikings and 4-4 Indianapolis Colts, former USC Trojans took over the game. Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold connected with wide receiver Jordan Addison for a third-quarter touchdown to tie the contest at 7-7.

Both players attended the University of Southern California and are now finding major success in a team in playoff contention. The Vikings are looking to bounce back from a two-game losing streak, and plays like this are momentum-shifting. 

Nov 3, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass against Indianapoli
Nov 3, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass against the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. / Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Darnold entered the game with 1,610 passing yards, 14 passing touchdowns, and only five interceptions. His 14 passing touchdowns rank sixth in the NFL and easily mark the best start to a season in Darnold’s tumultuous career. With weapons like wide receiver Justin Jefferson, Addison, tight end T.J. Hockenson, and running back Aaron Jones, Darnold is having success with a good supporting cast. 

Addison, who has battled with injuries this season, came into this game with 14 receptions, 231 yards, and one touchdown. Tonight, he’s finally gotten back in the endzone and looks as healthy as he’s been in a long time. With four receptions and a touchdown halfway through the third quarter, this game can be the confidence-builder Addison needs to get back to the form that saw him as one of the best rookies in the NFL.

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Kyron Samuels
KYRON SAMUELS

Kyron Samuels is a former college and professional football player now a writer, analyst, & digital host. Kyron is a writer for USC Trojans on SI and contributes to Oregon Ducks on SI. A graduate and letterman at Jacksonville State University, Samuels was a three-year starter, two-time all-conference, and won three consecutive conference titles. After a four-year professional stint between the AFL & XFL, Samuels retired from football. In 2022, Samuels was inducted into the Fairhope Athletic Hall of Fame. Post-playing career, Samuels has become a credentialed sports media member covering the NFL, UFL, USFL, & college football. The NFL Combine, Reese’s Senior Bowl, & East-West Shrine Bowl are amongst the events Kyron has covered. As a guest and host, Samuels has been featured on ESPNRadio, FoxSportsRadio, & IHeartRadio. Outside of sports media, Samuels works as a scouting consultant and has experience coaching at the collegiate level.

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