The legendary Crosstown Showdown continued at the Rose Bowl on Saturday night with a thrilling 19-13 victory for the USC Trojans over the UCLA Bruins, despite a slow start. With this win, USC’s dominance in the series continued, as they won their 5th straight game. USC now has 19 victories in their last 26 matches.
UCLA vs USC: A Tight Contest
As both the teams could not get into a offensive rhythm, so the game remained a defensive stalemate. Halftime saw UCLA ahead by a slim margin of three goals, but USC’s defense stepped up its game in the second half, cutting down on scoring chances for the Bruins.
Trojans Shifing the Result of UCLA vs USC
In the fourth quarter, USC’s offense began to click. A pivotal 4-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jayden Maiava to wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane put the Trojans ahead, 10-3. Michael Lantz increased the lead to 16-3 with two field goals.
USC’s defense held strong, resulting in the victory, as UCLA tried a late comeback and scored a touchdown to close the gap.
Key Performances of UCLA vs USC
- Jayden Maiava: The USC quarterback completed 19 of 29 passes for 221 yards and a touchdown.
- Woody Marks: The Trojans’ running back rushed for 76 yards.
- Michael Lantz: The USC kicker made four field goals.
- Ethan Garbers: The UCLA quarterback completed 20 of 29 passes for 265 yards.
Bowl Eligibility Secured
Another chapter was added to USC’s successful season with the win, as they clinched bowl eligibility. The Trojans will try to ride this wave of success into the postseason.
One of the most riveting college football rivalries is the one between UCLA and USC. An exciting new chapter in a legendary rivalry unfolded in this year’s matchup.
