USC absolutely dropped the hammer on Fresno State, crushing them 39-0 at the Coliseum Friday night, pushing their season record to a perfect 2-0. This wasn’t just a win, it was a statement, showcasing a complete performance where the Trojans refused to let up.
The Trojans Didn’t Even Take Their Foot Off The Gas
Unlike last week, USC played a full 60 minutes of football this time, leaving no doubt about their dominance. There were no garbage time scores allowed for Fresno State to make the game look any closer than it was. Seriously, a shutout? Is Fresno State some elite opponent? Nah. But shutting out *any* team in college football is incredibly tough, a monumental effort. Defensive coordinator Gary Patterson deserves all the praise for this performance. His unit looked dialed in from start to finish.
Maiava And Mosley Are Just Different
The offense brought the fire too, with quarterback Jayden Maiava having what might be his best statistical game yet as a Trojan. He threw for a ridiculous 349 yards and three touchdowns, completing 23 of 25 pass attempts. And get this: on the season, Maiava now has as many total touchdowns as he does incompletions, with six of each! His favorite target, Trent Mosley, is quickly becoming one of the best wide receivers in the country. For the second game in a row, Mosley torched the opposing defense for over 100 receiving yards, finding the end zone twice against Fresno State. These two are a serious problem for defenses.
Wait, TWO Safeties? Seriously?
Yeah, you read that right. The Trojans’ defense didn’t just play great, they made history. They recorded not one, but *two* safeties in a single game! When was the last time you saw that? It is an incredibly rare feat and just another testament to how suffocating this defense was against Fresno State. They were relentless, putting pressure on the Bulldogs from every angle and making them pay for every mistake.
After a short week, USC now gets a well-deserved extra day off. Next up, they’ll be hosting Louisiana next Saturday night at 8:00 p.m. Pacific time at the Coliseum, with kickoff on Big Ten Network. Can they keep this perfect start going and show the rest of the league what they’re truly made of? We’ll be watching!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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