Behind three touchdowns passing and two rushing from quarterback Caleb Williams, eighth-ranked USC overcame a sluggish start Friday against Pac-12 Conference counterpart Colorado, remaining perfect all-time against the Buffaloes with a 55–17 rout in Los Angeles.
The Trojans (9–1, 7–1 Pac-12) improved to 16-0 all-time against Colorado and continued their best start since the 2008 season—but endured a rocky start to get there.
USC’s offense—which began the night averaging 41 points per game and more than 10 points in opening quarters—was shut out in the first period on Friday.
The Trojans’ lone points came when Tuli Tuipulotu and Tyrone Taleni sacked Colorado quarterback J.T. Shrout in the end zone, effectively nullifying a Buffaloes’ interception of Williams. Nikko Reed’s pick accounted for just the second interception Williams has thrown all season….