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    Trojans offense falls asleep in second half

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    USC was 30 minutes away from beating the nation’s No. 4 team in Penn State. Instead, they couldn’t finish it as they gave the game away in the second half. The loss drops USC out of Big Ten contention.

    Trojans drop out of College Football Playoff race

    The loss drops USC out of the CFP race entirely. Before the season started, the Trojans knew their games against Penn State and Michigan would be tough games. What they didn’t expect was a road loss to Minnesota before their home game against Penn State. A win over undefeated No. 4 Penn State would have been a big boost to the Trojans’ return to playoff contention. Instead, three losses ended the Trojans’ chances of making the playoffs. Just six games into the 2024 season, USC head coach Lincoln Riley and USC saw their season effectively end.

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    October 12, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans running back Woody Marks (4) runs the ball for a first down before being stopped by Penn State Nittany Lions safety Jaylen Reed (1) and cornerback Zion Tracy (7) in the first half at United Airlines Field in Los Angeles Memorial Colosseum. Mandatory credits: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

    USC rush defense came to play

    The Trojans’ rushing defense faltered after a tough week against Minnesota, as the Gophers rushed for 193 yards while Minnesota running back Darius Taylor had 144 yards on the ground. Although USC lost the game, their front seven held the Nittany Lions to 118 yards on the ground. Penn State’s longest run of the game lasted just 19 yards. They held Penn State’s star Nicholas Singleton to ten carries and 26 yards, which is a season low for the junior running back. The Nittany Lions’ leading rusher, Kaytron Allen, rushed for just 56 yards on 16 carries and a touchdown. Despite the result, it was a promising performance for the Trojans’ speedy defense. If they could put together more performances like this, the USC defense could be much improved in the future.

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    October 12, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions Tyler Warren (44) is stopped by USC Trojans safety Kamari Ramsey (7) after a short gain in the second half at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory credits: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

    The offense comes alive in the first half and sleeps in the second half

    The Trojans went into halftime up 20-6. The USC offense scored more than 20 points in the first half for the first time in more than three games. USC quarterback Miller Moss looked great in the first half as Riley called an excellent half, allowing the Trojans to keep Penn State’s defense off balance for most of the first half. However, the Trojans were outscored 27-7 in the second half and in overtime. USC must find a way to keep their offense consistent if they want to compete as one of the best teams in the country. USC has failed to put together a complete offensive game since its week two 48-0 win over Utah State.

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