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USC Trojans Upset No. 3 Utah Utes In Dominant Fashion

A swarming defense and a powerful run game led the unranked USC Trojans to a dominant 42-24 rout of the previosuly undefeated third-ranked Utah Utes.

A swarming defense and a powerful run game led the unranked USC Trojans to a dominant 42-24 rout of the previosuly undefeated third-ranked Utah Utes.

True freshman linebacker Cameron Smith paced the defense with three interceptions, including a 54-yard return for a touchdown that put the Trojans on top 28-24 at the end of the second quarter.

Utah's offense struggled on both ends with quarterback Travis Wilson throwing four picks while star running back Devontae Booker was held to a mere 62 yards.

Trojans' quarterback Cody Kessler passed for 264 yards amd a score against Utah's notoriously stingy defense while also recording a rushing touchdown on a fourth and goal. 

Southern California's win snapped a two-game home losing streak, and was interim head coach Clay Helton's first win since taking over for Steve Sarkisian.

The Trojans' pulled off the rout despite missing several key pieces on offense including center Max Teurk and receiver Steven Mitchell, Jr..

Utah hasn't won at the Coliseum in 99 years.

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