USC Falls Short to Washington in Big Ten Battle

The USC Trojans are experiencing a challenging first season in the Big Ten Conference, marked by a 4-5 record after a narrow 26-21 loss to the Washington Huskies. The Trojans have consistently struggled to maintain leads, losing all five games by single digits despite holding fourth-quarter advantages, highlighting a pattern of late-game failures under coach Lincoln Riley. In their recent game against Washington, USC's offense, led by quarterback Miller Moss, was hindered by three interceptions, contributing to the loss despite a strong performance by running back Woody Marks. Washington's Jonah Coleman played a crucial role with 104 rushing yards and two touchdowns, helping the Huskies halt USC's comeback attempts. Both teams face tough schedules ahead, with Washington needing wins against top-ranked opponents to secure bowl eligibility, while USC must find victories in upcoming rivalry games. Riley, renowned for his successful tenure at Oklahoma, faces mounting pressure as USC underperforms against the high expectations set at the season's start.