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USC Trojans Running Back Woody Marks Strips Football From Michigan Defender

Quarterback Miller Moss was stripped sacked by Michigan edge rusher Josaiah Stewart and defensive tackle Kenneth Grant picked up the ball, but running back Woody Marks made a great hustle play, ripping it away from Grant.

Kendell Hollowell

Sep 21, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; USC Trojans running back Woody Marks (4) rushes in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Sep 21, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; USC Trojans running back Woody Marks (4) rushes in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images / Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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USC Trojans running back Woody Marks ripped a 65-yard run towards the end of the third quarter that brough them down to the Michigan 2-yard line. It was the longest run of Marks career.

Marks would be checked on by trainers after the play on the sideline after landing hard on his shoulder but would quickly return on the drive.

After a false start penalty, a short run by quarterback Miller Moss and an incomplete pass, the Trojans faced a third and goal from the six-yard line. Moss was stripped sacked by Michigan edge rusher Josaiah Stewart and picked up by defensive tackle Kenneth Grant, but Marks made a great hustle and was able to rip it away from Grant on the return.

“It’s the culture around USC, known for physical football. USC has always been a physical team, physical program," Marks said during the week.

The play set up a brand-new set of downs for the Trojans at the Michigan 27. Miller Two plays later Moss connected with a wide-open Jay Fair for a 16-yard touchdown to cut their deficit to 20-17. It was the first career touchdown for the Auburn transfer in a USC jersey

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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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