USC Beats UCLA, Secures Bowl Eligibility

The USC Trojans secured a 19-13 victory over UCLA at the Rose Bowl, overcoming a flu outbreak within the team to reclaim the Victory Bell. USC's Jayden Maiava threw a decisive touchdown pass to Ja'Kobi Lane in the fourth quarter, marking the Trojans' only touchdown after being held to field goals in the first half. The Trojans' defense was instrumental in the win, stifling UCLA's offensive efforts and holding them to one touchdown. The victory earned USC bowl eligibility, while ending UCLA's hopes for the same. UCLA's Ethan Garbers showed promise with 265 yards and a touchdown, but ultimately fell short in the final minutes. The win marks USC's first road victory of the season in a challenging Big Ten Conference debut.