Published • loading... • Updated
No. 18 USC Rallies Past Washington 25-21 with Stewart's Fumble Return TD, More Big Defensive Plays
Jahkeem Stewart’s 48-yard return completed a 12-point swing as USC held Washington to 44 passing yards in the first half, AP said.
- On Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, the USC Trojans rallied from a 21-10 second-half deficit to defeat the Washington Huskies 25-21 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, with defensive tackle Jahkeem Stewart returning a fumble 48 yards for the go-ahead touchdown.
- Embattled coach Lincoln Riley faced intense pressure as USC trailed, with student section chants of "Fire Lincoln!" audible in the second half, while defensive coordinator Gary Patterson attempted to stabilize the defense by calling plays from the press box.
- Quarterback Jayden Maiava passed for 245 yards and connected with wide receiver Tanook Hines for a crucial third-quarter touchdown, while Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. passed for 198 yards in a late drive that stalled at the 12-yard line.
- Ending a three-game losing streak, the victory marks the Trojans' first win against the Huskies since 2016, while the narrow defeat represents Washington's second consecutive loss in Big Ten play.
- Following the contest, the Trojans prepare for a road game against the Penn State Nittany Lions on Oct. 10, while the Huskies return home to host the Iowa Hawkeyes on Friday as both teams seek to rebound.
Insights by Ground AI
48 Articles
48 Articles
The Oregonian+9 Reposted by 9 other sources
NBC analyst blasts USC after touchdown play leaves everyone stunned
USC earned a 25-21 win over Washington on Saturday, but many fans were still talking about one defensive play long after the game ended. During NBC’s broadcast, analyst Todd Blackledge sharply criticized the Trojans after a missed-tackling sequence helped the Huskies score a long touchdown.
·Portland, United States
Read Full Article
KMJ-AF1+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
![[your]NEWS](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgroundnews.b-cdn.net%2Finterests%2Ffb6dc495f74049f513563c33352175eaa0ecd509.jpg%3Fwidth%3D24&w=64&q=75){kind=small}
No. 18 Southern California surges past Washington, holds on for win
No. 18 Southern California scored a pair of third-quarter touchdowns less than two minutes apart, then held firm on Washington's final drive to survive with a 25-21 win on Saturday in Los Angeles.The Trojans (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten Conference) surrendered a ...
Coverage Details
Total News Sources48
Leaning Left16Leaning Right5Center21Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Center
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources are Center
50% Center
L 38%
C 50%
12%
![[your]NEWS](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgroundnews.b-cdn.net%2Finterests%2Ffb6dc495f74049f513563c33352175eaa0ecd509.jpg%3Fwidth%3D60&w=128&q=75)
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
