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Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) is tackled by Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship Friday, Dec 18, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Too many mistakes add up to No. 13 USC's first loss

By Joe Reedy Dec. 19, 2020 01:23 AM EST

Cornerback Deommodore Lenoir, right, of Oregon, intercepts a pass intended for wide receiver Tyler Vaughns, center, of USC in the first half of an NCAA college football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Oregon holds off USC late, grabs Pac-12 title with 31-24 win

By Greg Beacham Dec. 19, 2020 12:00 AM EST

Arizona State wide receiver Bru McCoy (4) catches a pass for a touchdown that was tipped by teammate wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (8) as Arizona State defensive back DeAndre Pierce (2) and defensive back Timarcus Davis (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
No. 20 USC faces Arizona after escape against Arizona State

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 05:00 PM EST

Arizona head coach Kevin Sumlin is shown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. Sumlin could be on the hot seat this season after going 9-15 his first seasons at Arizona. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
No. 20 USC gets another test against Arizona in road opener

By John Marshall Nov. 12, 2020 03:10 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis throws against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Los Angeles. Slovis was selected as The Associated Press Pac 12 Conference team Newcomer of the Year and will start his sophomore year in November. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Loaded No. 21 USC grateful to be in Pac-12 title chase

By Greg Beacham Oct. 28, 2020 01:11 PM EDT