Why was Clay Helton fired at USC? Georgia Southern coach to face old team in Week 2

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Sep 07 25

USC's offensive numbers impress, but some questions loom: The USC offense put up great numbers for a second consecutive week, but there are some signs of ...

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Sep 07 25

Jayden Maiava leads USC to rout of Clay Helton's Georgia Southern: USC's offense racked up a string of highlight plays Saturday, rolling to a blowout win over ...

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Sep 05 25

Clay Helton returns to USC at peace after being fired by Trojans: Georgia Southern coach Clay Helton, who was fired by USC and replaced by Lincoln Riley ...

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Nov 01

Left for dead, USC stuns No. 2 Ohio State to revive its season: Following a week of criticism aimed at Lincoln Riley and USC, the Trojans upset No ...

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OpinionLincoln Riley answers his many critics with stunning USC win: USC's stunning win over No. 2 Ohio State shows that Lincoln Riley is capable of beating highly ...

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Nov 02

Smith has 10 catches, but OSU loses to USC: The great-grandson of Bahamian boxing legend Cyril Smith continues to make a significant dent in college football ...

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Oct 31

What’s wrong with USC football’s running game?: A poor showing in Wisconsin and a lack of explosive plays are forcing the Trojans to reckon with the several ...

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Oct 31

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Against USC, Ohio State football will try to do something it hasn't done since 1946

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Oct 31

USC football up for challenge against Jeremiah Smith, No. 2 Ohio State: The Buckeyes star is the best receiver the Trojans will see all year ...

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Oct 28

Embattled coach Lincoln Riley emphasizes his commitment to USC: Amid rising tensions as Lincoln Riley has fallen short of leading USC to the College Football ...

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Oct 25

USC falls in upset to Wisconsin, jeopardizing its playoff hopes: No. 16 USC sees its playoff hopes take a serious hit in a 24-7 loss to Wisconsin following what ...

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