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Trojans Recapture Jeweled Sheilagh In Statement Victory


Linebacker Easton Mascarenas-Arnold hoisting the Jeweled Sheilagh with game MVP Miller Moss and likely Heisman winner Zachariah Branch.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish at USC Trojans
Nov 30, 2024 1 2 3 4 F #12 ND (9-2) 7 10 3 7 27 #10 USC (9-2) 14 21 7 3 45 Top Performers PASS: USC Miller Moss - 22/29, 428 Yds, 4 TD, 2 INT RUSH: USC Treyvion O'Neal - 16 Att, 67 Yds, TD REC: USC Zachariah Branch - 10 Rec, 203 Yds, TD	Team Stats Comparison ND USC First Downs 22 21 3rd Down Efficiency 10/16 9/13 4th Down Efficiency 0/1 0/0 Total Yards 469 556 Passing Yards 340 428 Rushing Yards 22 - 48 28 - 76 Penalties-Penalty Yards 1 - 5 3 - 30 Turnovers 2 2 Time of Possession 21:32 22:28
Scoring Summary FIRST QUARTER SCORING ND USC 9:35 (ND) Jaden Greathouse, 22 Yd Pass From Riley Leonard 7 0 4:34 (USC) Zachariah Branch, 61 Yd Pass From Miller Moss 7 7 0:18 (USC) Duce Robinson, 40 Yd Pass From Miller Moss 7 14 SECOND QUARTER SCORING ND USC 4:13 (USC) Quinten Joyner, 3 Yd Run 7 21 2:08 (ND) Beaux Collins, 23 Yd Pass From Riley Leonard 14 21 1:15 (USC) Treyvion O'Neal, 1 Yd Run 14 28 1:05 (USC) Lake McRee, 31 Yd Pass From Miller Moss 14 35 0:02 (ND) Mitch Jeter, 39 Yd FG 17 35 THIRD QUARTER SCORING ND USC 7:19 (ND) Mitch Jeter, 57 Yd FG 20 35 2:39 (USC) Quinten Joyner, 7 Yd Pass From Miller Moss 20 42 FOURTH QUARTER SCORING ND USC 1:56 (USC) Denis Lynch, 37 Yd FG 20 45 0:54 (ND) Jayden Thomas, 1 Yd Pass From Riley Leonard 27 45
Notre Dame Fighting Irish PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Riley Leonard 31/47 340 3 2 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Jeremiyah Love 16 38 2.3 0 Riley Leonard 3 -16 -5.3 0 Jadarian Price 3 26 8.6 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Jaden Greathouse 8 133 16.6 1 Jayden Thomas 7 59 8.4 1 Beaux Collins 6 61 10.1 1 Mitchell Evans 4 47 11.7 0 Kris Mitchell 2 27 13.5 0 Jeremiyah Love 2 9 4.5 0 Eli Raridon 1 7 7.0 0 Jadarian Price 1 -3 -3.0 0 BLOCKING PANCAKE SACK Tosh Baker 6 0 Pat Coogan 5 2 Ashton Craig 2 1 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD LB Jaylen Sneed 11 0 0 0 CB Jordan Clark 10 0 (1TFL) 1 0 DE RJ Oben 8 3 (4TFL) 0 0 FS Xavier Watts 4 0 1 0 DT Howard Cross III 3 0 (1 TFL) 0 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LG Mitch Jeter 2/2 3/3 9 57 PUNTING TOT YDS AVG -20 Chris Salerno 4 125 31.2 0 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Kedren Young 4 81 20.2 0 USC Trojans PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Miller Moss 22/29 428 4 2 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Treyvion O'Neal 16 67 4.1 1 Quinten Joyner 6 25 4.1 1 Miller Moss 5 -22 -4.4 0 A'Marion Peterson 1 6 6.0 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Zachariah Branch 10 203 20.3 1 Treyvion O'Neal 5 68 13.6 0 Lake McRee 4 109 27.2 1 Quinten Joyner 2 8 4.0 1 Duce Robinson 1 40 40.0 1 BLOCKING PANCAKE SACK Quinten Joyner 3 0 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD FS Kamari Ramsey 8 0 1 0 SS Akili Arnold 8 0 (2TFL) 0 0 DE Anthony Lucas 6 2 (3 TFL) 0 0 DT Bear Alexander 6 1 (3TFL) 0 0 CB John Humphrey 5 0 1 0 LB Braylan Shelby 5 0 (2TFL) 0 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LG Denis Lynch 1/1 6/6 9 37 PUNTING TOT YDS AVG -20 Eddie Czaplicki 2 77 38.5 0 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Quinten Joyner 2 33 16.5 0 Kyron Hudson 1 9 9.0 0 PUNT RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Zachariah Branch 1 9 9.0 0 Akili Arnold 1 1 1.0 0

LEFT - The Fighting Irish came out true to their name, intercepting Miller Moss on the first offensive play to put Notre Dame on top early. Moss was able to put the early miscues behind him, finishing the day with 428 yards and 4 touchdowns.
CENTER - While USC was able to withstand the miscues from Moss, Notre Dame was crippled by Leonard's. Already down 28-14 Leonard was picked off to setup a Lake McRee touchdown giving USC a 35-14 lead before the break.
RIGHT - Riley Leonard went toe to toe with Miller Moss for most of the 1st half completing 19 of 24 passes, but as the Trojans high-octane offense kept scoring the pressure seemingly got to Leonard, who threw a costly interception to close the half then followed that up with a 12/23 performance with another interception in the 2nd half.

Los Angeles, CA. - For Trojans fans, it must have felt like de ja vu after watching the Fighting Irish pickoff Miller Moss' first pass attempt of the day.

"He wasn't fazed, not in the least," remarked Coach Red when asked about Miller Moss' demeanor after the interception.

"I went to talk to him to see where he was at mentally after the first play. I didn't need to," continued the head coach.

"He just had a look on his face that said "I got this." About the time I went to talk to him Leonard had just found Greathouse for the touchdown. He simply nodded his head, looked over at me and said "back at it huh coach?"."

Back at it indeed.

Moss would complete 21 of his next 28 passes, including a string of 14 consecutive passes to close out the 2nd quarter with a commanding 35-17 lead.

After capitalizing on the great field position to start the game Notre Dame struggled to match the Trojans intensity offensively and quickly feel behind 21-7.

Leonard would finally answer the bell leading the Fighting Irish on a masterful 12 play drive to cut the deficit to 7 points with just over 2 minutes left.

But then USC did USC things with Miller Moss finding a wide open Zachariah Branch, who was tackled at the 12 yard line after having to slowdown to catch the bomb from Moss, then Treyvion O'Neal rolling in for a touchdown to push the lead back to double digits.

Riley Leonard had started to feel the pressure the Southern Cal offense put on the opposition, and once that pressure starts to set in the Trojans defense plays their best ball.

Leonard was sacked on 1st down, then made his first mistake of the game throwing a duck across his body that safety Kamari Ramsey happily plucked.

Just one play later Lake McRee rumbled into the endzone and the Trojans were celebrating.

"You can't make excuses and in no way am I putting blame or pointing fingers, but when you feel like you have to score every time you have the ball it gets exhausting," confessed Fighting Irish senior quarterback Riley Leonard when asked about the difficulties keeping pace with USC and Miller Moss.

The Fighting Irish came out of the half hoping to start to chip away, but once they got to midfield the Trojans clamped down once again and forced a long 57 yard field goal.

Then Miller Moss and Co called game, executing a 14 play drive that ate up nearly 5 minutes of the 3rd quarter before ultimately punching it in with Moss' 4th touchdown toss of the day.

With the Jeweled Sheilagh back in their possession the Trojans focus will now turn to the scoreboard, needing exponential help from other Big Ten programs to have an outside shot at playing for the Big Ten title in their inaugural season.

Regardless of how the Big Ten conference shakes out, with another victory over a ranked opponent at the very least USC has firmly planted their sword into the table for the college football playoff.

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Around the NCAA - Week Fourteen

Weekly Scoreboard
- Utah's Undefeated Hopes Dashed In Florida -
- Ohio State Gets Statement Victory Over Michigan -
- Penn State Holds On For Narrow Victory Over Terrapins -
- Syracuse Orange Shock The Nation, End Hurricanes Perfect Season -
- Bulldogs Left Whimpering After Losing To Georgia Tech -
- Bama Dismantles Auburn To Win Iron Bowl -
- Boise States Playoff Hopes Dashed With Loss To Oregon State -

Week Fourteen - 2024

Results

40 #20 Toledo @ Akron 34

21 #11 Utah @ #16 UCF 35

42 #22 Texas State @ South Alabama 28

17 Oklahoma State @ #14 Coloradi

24 #5 Michigan @ #3 Ohio State 31

9 Maryland @ #6 Penn State 13

42 #10 Texas @ Texas A&M 24

27 #7 Miami @ #4 Syracuse 29

9 Kansas @ #25 Baylor 21

24 #19 Appalachian State @ Georgia Southern 22

23 South Carolina @ #12 Clemson 31

31 Georgia Tech @ #15 Georgia 22

19 Auburn @ #9 Alabama 68

21 Jacksonville State @ #24 Western Kentucky 28

13 Louisville @ #21 Kentucky 27

48 #13 NC State @ North Carolina 10

17 Washington @ #2 Oregon 28

10 Mississippi State @ #1 Ole Miss 27

42 #18 Oklahoma @ LSU 34

30 Oregon State @ #23 Boise State 29

College Football Playoff - Top 25

NCAA Football Rankings - BCS Rankings - Updated: Dec 1, 2024
RK	LW	TEAM (VOTES)	W	L	POINTS
1	3	Ole Miss	11	1
2	4	Oregon	11	1
3	6	Ohio State	10	2
4	8	Syracuse	11	1
5	1	Michigan	10	2
6	7	Penn State	10	2
7	2	Miami	11	1
8	10	USC	10	2
9	11	Alabama	9	3
10	13	Texas	10	2
11	5	Utah	11	1
12	15	Clemson	9	3
13	16	NC State	9	3
14	19	Colorado	9	3
15	9	Georgia	9	3
16	23	UCF	9	3
17	12	Notre Dame	9	3
18	NR	Oklahoma	8	4
19	NR	Appalachian State	10	2
20	NR	Toledo	10	2
21	NR	Kentucky	8	4
22	NR	Texas State	10	2
23	18	Boise State	10	2
24	NR	Western Kentucky	8	4
25	NR	Baylor	7	5

Dropped From Rankings:
#14 Oklahoma State, #17 South Carolina, #20 Kansas State, #21 LSU, #22 Texas A&M, #24 Louisville, #25 Texas Tech

Heisman Watch

Heisman Watch - Updated: Dec 1, 2024
NAME	POS	SCHOOL		SEASON STATS
Zachariah Branch	WR	USC		10 Rec, 203 Yds, TD
Cameron Ward	QB	Miami		22/37, 239 Yds, 2 TD
Donovan Edwards	HB	Michigan		22 Att, 79 Yds
Jalen Milroe	QB	Alabama		15/27, 203 Yds, 2 TD; 87 Rush Yds, 3 TD
Dillion Gabriel	QB	Oregon		19/30, 231 Yds, TD

National Player of the Week
Offensive
Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama - 15/27, 203 Yds, 2 TD; 14 Att, 87 Yds, 3 TD
Defensive
Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama - 4 Tkl, 5 INT, FF, 2 FR

Big Ten Player of the Week
Offensive
Zachariah Branch, WR, USC - 10 Rec, 203 Yds, TD
Defensive
Anthony Lucas, DE, USC - 6 Tkl, 2 Sacks

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Conference Championship Preview

Conference USA

Matchup Preview *|* December 13, 2024
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Liberty Flames (9-3, 7-1 Away)		#24 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (8-4, 7-1 Home)
Game Notes Last Meeting 2024 Week 13 55 Western Kentucky @ Liberty 14

Big 12

Matchup Preview *|* December 14, 2024
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#16 UCF Knights (9-3, 7-2 Away)		#10 Utah Utes (11-1, 9-1 Home)
Game Notes Last Meeting 2024 Week 14 21 Utah @ 35 UCF

MAC

Matchup Preview *|* December 14, 2024
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Bowling Green Falcons (8-4, 6-2 Away)		#20 Toledo Rockets (10-2, 7-1 Home)
Game Notes Last Meeting 2024 Week 9 21 Bowling Green @ Toledo 6

Sun Belt

Matchup Preview *|* December 14, 2024
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#20 Texas State Bobcats (10-2, 6-2 Away)		#19 Appalachian State Mountaineers (10-2, 7-1 Home)
Game Notes Last Meeting 2022 Week 6 24 Appalachian State @ Texas State 36

American

Matchup Preview *|* December 14, 2024
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Tulane Green Wave (6-6, 5-3 Away)		Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners (8-4, 7-1 Home)
Game Notes Last Meeting 2023 Week 12 16 UTSA @ Tulane 29

Mountain West

Matchup Preview *|* December 14, 2024
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UNLV Rebels (8-4, 5-2 Away)		#23 Boise State Broncos (10-2, 7-1 Home)
Game Notes Last Meeting 2024 Week 9 38 Boise State @ UNLV 36

SEC

Matchup Preview *|* December 14, 2024
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#10 Texas Longhorns (10-2, 6-2 Away)		#1 Mississippi Rebels (11-1, 7-1 Home)
Game Notes Last Meeting 2013 Week 3 44 Ole Miss @ Texas 23

ACC

Matchup Preview *|* December 14, 2024
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#7 Miami (FL) Hurricanes (11-1, 7-1 Away)		#4 Syracuse Orange (11-1, 8-0 Home)
Game Notes Last Meeting 2024 Week 14 27 Miami @ Syracuse 29

Big Ten

Matchup Preview *|* December 14, 2024
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#3 Ohio State Buckeyes (10-2, 8-1 Away)		#2 Oregon Ducks (11-1, 8-1 Home)
Game Notes Last Meeting 2024 Week 7 21 Ohio State @ Oregon 40

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Conference Championship Results

Liberty Flames at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Dec 14, 2024	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Liberty Flames (9-3)	10	0	0	21	31
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (8-4)	0	3	3	7	13

UCF Knights at Utah Utes
Dec 14, 2024	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
UCF Knights (9-3)	7	3	0	7	17
Utah Utes (11-1)	7	10	7	7	31

Bowling Green Falcons at Toledo Rockets
Dec 14, 2024	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Bowling Green Falcons (8-4)	0	0	10	17	27
Toledo Rockets (10-2)	3	0	0	8	11

Texas State Bobcats at Appalachian State Mountaineers
Dec 14, 2024	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Texas State Bobcats (10-2)	10	14	7	21	52
Appalachian State Mountaineers (10-2)	0	24	14	10	48

Tulane Green Wave at Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners
Dec 14, 2024	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Tulane Green Wave (6-6)	0	7	0	7	14
Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners (8-4)	21	0	0	14	35

UNLV Rebels at Boise State Broncos
Dec 14, 2024	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
UNLV Rebels (8-4)	7	14	7	3	31
Boise State Broncos (10-2)	7	14	7	0	28

Texas Longhorns at Mississippi Rebels
Dec 14, 2024	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Texas Longhorns (10-2)	7	14	3	7	31
Mississippi Rebels (11-1)	0	0	0	15	15

Miami (FL) Hurricanes at Syracuse Orange
Dec 14, 2024	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Miami (FL) Hurricanes (11-1)	14	7	11	21	53
Syracuse Orange (11-1)	7	5	3	0	15

Ohio State Buckeyes at Oregon Ducks
Dec 14, 2024	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Ohio State Buckeyes (10-2)	3	3	0	6	12
Oregon Ducks (11-1)	0	3	14	10	27

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Zachariah Branch Runs Away With Heisman


Los Angeles, CA. - Zachariah Branch had a historic season for the USC Trojans in 2024, setting new records for both receiving yardage in a season (2,626) and receiving touchdowns (34) which had stood since 1998 and 1999 respectively.

He ended it by being the 9th Trojan to ever win the Heisman, along with the 4th wideout to receive the award, doing so with the 5th highest percentage of the vote coming in at just over 90%.

"You come to USC and you walk the halls. You see pictures of guys like Reggie[Bush] and Carson[Palmer], you know the history here. A lot of guys come here with the hope of one day being mentioned with those guys," began Branch after accepting the 91st Heisman Trophy.

"And now I get to be on that wall with those guys. It really hasn't sunk in yet."

While quarterbacks Dillion Gabriel and Jackson Dart made late pushes to finish 2nd and 3rd in the final Heisman vote, it had been clear as the season progressed who was going to win the award.

Here are a few more stats to put Branch's historic season into perspective:

Branch had more RAC yards (1,440) than the 2nd place total yardage holder (Kole Wilson with 1,389).
Branch scored a touchdown in all 12 of the Trojans games this season.
Branch scored multiple touchdowns in 11 of the Trojans game this season.
If Branch's touchdowns were all quarterback Miller Moss had on the season, he would still rank 15th in the nation in touchdowns.

While speaking to the media after the ceremony, Branch was quick to point out that while grateful for the award it wouldn't define how he viewed this season in Los Angeles.

"We've still got work to do. We began this year with the goal of bringing a Championship back to SC and once tonight is over its back to work.

"Like Kobe said, Jobs not finished."

While Branch was emphatic about the Trojans still having work to do, it did not stop him from poking some fun at former teammate Caleb Williams as well.

"I haven't had time to check my phone, but I know Caleb's in there somewhere sending me congrats with everyone else.

"First thing I'm going to tell him? He may have one, but imma go out and get a 2nd," laughed Branch.

Zachariah Branch 2024 Statistics And National Rankings Stats - 2024
Receiving	REC	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG	DROPS	YDS/G	YAC
Zachariah Branch	110 (1st)	2,626 (1st)	23.9 (1st)	34 (1st)	80	6	218.8(1st)	1,440 (1st)

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End of Season Awards, All Americans, & Statistics

Awards

2024 Award Winners
Award	Player	Pos	Team
Bronko Nagurski Trophy	Jordan Burch	DE	Oregon
Chuck Bednarik Award	Jordan Burch	DE	Oregon
Davey O'Brien Award	Dillion Gabriel	QB	Oregon
Doak Walker Award	Donovan Edwards	HB	Michigan
Fred Biletnikoff Award	Zachariah Branch	WR	USC
Heisman Memorial Trophy	Zachariah Branch	WR	USC
Jim Thorpe Award	Kamari Ramsey	FS	USC
John Mackey Award	Colston Loveland	TE	Michigan
Linebacker of the Year	Braylan Shelby	LB	USC
Lombardi Award	Cooper Mays	C	Tennessee
Lou Groza Award	David Olano	K	Illinois
Maxwell Award	Zachariah Branch	WR	USC
Outland Trophy	Tate Ratledge	RG	Georgia
Ray Guy Award	Mitchell Tomasek	P	Eastern Michigan
Returner of the Year	Koby Drake	WR	Memphis
Rimington Trophy	Cooper Mays	C	Tennessee
Walter Camp Award	Zachariah Branch	WR	USC

Head Coach of the Year: Pat Stovall, Utah
Broyles Award - DC Mike Walton, Utah

All Americans

2024 NCAA 1st Team All-Americans
Pos	Player Name	Ht	Wt	Year
QB	Avery Johnson, Kansas State	6'2	188	So.
HB	Donovan Edwards, Michigan	6'1	210	Sr.
HB	Treyvion O'Neal, USC	5'11	206	Jr.
WR	Zachariah Branch, USC	5'10	175	So.
WR	Abdur-Rahmaan Yaseen, USF	6'2	200	Sr.
TE	Reese Clark, Temple	6'4	220	So.
OL	Will Campbell, LSU	6'6	320	Jr.
OL	Clay Webb, Jacksonville State	6'3	290	Sr.
C	Jonah Monheim, USC	6'5	305	Sr.
OL	Tate Ratledge, Georgia	6'6	310	Sr.
OL	Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona	6'5	330	Jr.
DL	Jack Sawyer, Ohio State	6'5	260	Sr.
DL	James Pearce Jr, Tennessee	6'5	242	Jr.
DL	Mason Graham, Michigan	6'3	318	Jr.
DL	Walter Nolen, Ole Miss	6'4	290	Jr.
LB	Mykel Williams, Georgia	6'5	265	Jr.
LB	Jay Higgis, Iowa	6'2	233	Sr.
LB	Barrell Carter, Clemson	6'1	230	Sr.
DB	Will Johnson, Michigan	6'2	202	Jr.
DB	Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame	6'0	186	Jr.
DB	Caleb Downs, Ohio State	6'0	205	So.
DB	Jonas Sanker, Virginia	6'1	210	Sr.
K	Graham Nicholson, Alabama	6'0	185	Sr.
P	Mason Fletcher, Cincinnati	6'7	212	Sr.
WR	Dakota Thomas, Missouri	6'2	200	Jr.

2024 NCAA 2nd Team All-Americans
Pos	Player Name	Ht	Wt	Year
QB	Dillion Gabriel, Oregon	5'11	204	Sr.
HB	Ashton Jeanty, Boise State	5'9	215	Jr.
HB	Nicholas Singleton, Penn State	6'0	226	Jr.
WR	Coy Eakin, Texas Tech	6'2	210	So.
WR	JP Richardson, TCU	6'0	190	Sr.
WR	Damien Alford, Utah	6'6	210	Sr.
TE	David Larkins, Appalachian State	6'5	255	Jr.
OL	Kelvin Banks Jr, Texas	6'4	324	Jr.
OL	Donovan Jackson, Ohio State	6'4	320	Sr.
C	Parker Brailsford, Alabama	6'2	275	So.
OL	Luke Kandra, Cincinnati	6'4	323	Sr.
OL	Emery Johnson Jr, LSU	6'6	322	Jr.
DL	Ruben Bain Jr, Miami	6'3	275	So.
DL	Deone Walker, Kentucky	6'6	348	Jr.
DL	Kenneth Grant, Michigan	6'3	339	Jr.
DL	Tyleik Williams, Ohio State	6'3	327	Sr.
LB	Harold Perkins Jr, LSU	6'1	220	Jr.
LB	Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma	6'4	241	Sr.
LB	Jason Henderson, Old Dominion	6'1	227	Sr.
DB	Quincy Riley, Louisville	6'0	195	Sr.
DB	Jabbar Muhammad, Oregon	5'10	183	Sr.
DB	Malaki Starks, Georgia	6'1	205	Jr.
DB	Kevin Winston Jr, Penn State	6'2	206	Jr.
P	Tommy Doman, Michigan	6'4	215	Sr.
K	Noah Burnette, North Carolina	5'10	175	Fr.

All Big Ten

2024 Big Ten 1st Team All-Americans
Pos	Player Name	Ht	Wt	Year
QB	Dillion Gabriel, Oregon	6'2	204	Sr.
HB	Donovan Edwards, Michigan	6'1	210	Sr.
HB	Treyvion O'Neal, USC	5'11	206	Jr.
WR	Zachariah Branch, USC	5'10	175	So.
WR	Traeshon Holdeon, Oregon	6'3	215	Sr.
WR	Tez Johnson, Oregon	5'10	160	Sr.
TE	Colston Loveland, Michigan	6'5	245	Jr.
OL	Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota	6'6	325	Sr.
OL	Donovan Jackson, Ohio State	6'4	320	Sr.
C	Jonah Monheim, USC	6'5	305	Sr.
OL	Connor Colby, Iowa	6'6	311	Sr.
OL	Ajani Cornelius, Oregon	6'5	308	Sr.
DL	Jack Sawyer, Ohio State	6'5	260	Sr.
DL	Abdul Carter, Penn State	6'3	250	Jr.
DL	Mason Graham, Michigan	6'3	318	Jr.
DL	Kenneth Grant, Michigan	6'3	339	Jr.
LB	Sonny Styles, Ohio State	6'4	235	Jr.
LB	Jay Higgins, Iowa	6'2	233	Sr.
LB	Nick Jackson, Iowa	6'0	237	Sr.
DB	Will Johnson, Michigan	6'2	202	Jr.
DB	Jabbar Muhammad, Oregon	5'10	183	Sr.
DB	Caleb Downs, Ohio State	6'0	205	So.
DB	Kevin Winston Jr, Penn State	6'2	206	Jr.
P	Tommy Doman, Michigan	6'4	215	Sr.
K	Dragan Kesich, Minnesota	6'4	240	Sr.

2024 Big Ten 2nd Team All-Americans
Pos	Player Name	Ht	Wt	Year
QB	Will Howard, Ohio State	6'4	237	Sr.
HB	Nicholas Singleton, Penn State	6'0	226	Jr.
HB	Darius Taylor, Minnesota	5;11	210	So.
WR	Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State	6'1	205	Sr.
WR	Isaiah Neyor, Nebraska	6'3	215	Sr.
WR	Bryson Green, Wisconsin	6'0	215	Sr.
TE	Jack Velling, Michigan State	6'5	246	Jr.
OL	Josh Conerly Jr, Oregon	6'4	305	Jr.
OL	Josh Priebe, Michigan	6'5	305	Sr.
C	Gus Hartwig, Purdue	6'5	315	Sr.
OL	Sal Wormley, Penn State	6'3	330	Sr.
OL	Riley Mahlman, Wisconsin	6'8	313	Jr.
DL	Jordan Burch, Oregon	6'6	290	Sr.
DL	Josiah Stewart, MIchigan	6'1	245	Sr.
DL	Tyliek Williams, Ohio State	6'3	327	Sr.
DL	Bear Alexander, USC	6'3	313	Jr.
LB	Jamil Muhammad, USC	6'1	25	Sr.
LB	Jaishawn Barham, Michigan	6'3	248	Jr.
LB	Jeffery Bassa, Oregon	6'2	230	Sr.
DB	Denzel Burke, Ohio State	6'1	193	Sr.
DB	Ricardo Hallman, Ohio State	5'10	185	Jr.
DB	Sebastian Castro, Iowa	5'11	205	Sr.
DB	Xavier Nwankpa, Iowa	6'2	210	Jr.
P	Ross James, Oregon	6'2	180	Jr.
K	Jonathan Kim, Michigan State	6'0	225	Sr.

NCAA Statistics Leaders

NCAA Football Leaders - Updated: Dec 21, 2024
Passing Yards	PYD	Passing Touchdowns	PTD
1. Miller Moss, USC	4,548	1. Miller Moss, USC	47
2. Brayden Schager, HAW	4,151	2. Noah Fifita, Zona	44
3. Garrett Nussmeier, LSU	3,979	3. Garrett Nussmeier, LSU	42
4. Joey Aguilar, APP	3,968	4. Jackson Arnold, OU	40
5. Dillion Gabriel, ORE	3,920	5. Joey Aguilar, APP	39
Carries	CAR	Rushing Yards	RYD
1. Donovan Edwards, MICH	250	1. Donovan Edwards, MICH	1,589
2. Ulysses Bentley IV, MISS	218	2. Jordan Waters, NCST	1,380
3. Noah Singleton, PSU	214	3. Ashton Jeanty, BSU	1,269
4. Corey Kiner, CIN	210	4. Quinton Cooley, LU	1,223
5. Ismail Mahdi, TSU	209	5. Noah Singleton, PSU	1,178
Rushing Touchdowns	RTD	Receptions	REC
1. Donovan Edwards, MICH	18	1. Zachariah Branch, USC	110
2. Jeremiyah Love, ND	16	2. Steven McBride, HAW	91
3. Sean Dollars, NEV	14	3. Isaiah Neyor, NEB	85
4. Treyvion O'Neal, USC	14	4. Ketron Jackson Jr, BAY	84
5. Tahj Brooks, TTU	14	5. Sahmir Hagans, DU	81
Receiving Yards	RYD	Receiving Touchdowns	RECTD
1. Zachariah Branch, USC	2,626	1. Zachariah Branch, USC	34
2. Kole Wilson, TSU	1,389	2. Jaden Bray, WVU	21
3. Ketron Jackson Jr, BAY	1,265	3. Abdur-Rahmaan Yaseen	19
4. Damien Alford, Utah	1,226	4. Coy Eakin	17
5. Malik Benson, FSU	1,205	5. Kole Wilson, TSU	15

NCAA Football Leaders - Updated: Dec 21, 2024
Tackles	TKL	Tackle For Loss	TFL
1. Akili Arnold, USC	120	1. Bear Alexander, USC	32
2. Quincy Bryant, WF	100	2. Braylan Shelby, USC	31
3. Kamari Ramsey, USC	99	3. Easton Mascarenas-Arnold, USC	18
4. Jaden Keller, VT	94	4. Jack Sawyer, Ohio State	15
5. Isaiah Chisom, Oregon St	94	5. Peter Woods, CLEM	15
Sacks	SCK	Interceptions	INT
1. Jordan Burch, Oregon	17.5	1. Avieon Terrell, CLEM	10
2. Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss	16.5	2. Ayden Hector, CSU	8
3. Antonio Doyle Jr, UNLV	15	3. Bralyn Lux, TTU	7
4. Kevin Jobity Jr, Syracuse	14	4. Domani Jackson, Bama	7
5. Keyron Crawford, AUB	14	5. John Humphrey, USC	6

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Early National Signing Day



Los Angeles, CA. - Right now it seems hard to believe, but a mere 10 months ago the sky seemed like it was falling in Los Angeles.

Now, not only are the USC Trojans making the College Football Playoff for the first time, they are on the verge of signing their best recruiting class since being ranked #1 overall with the 2015 class.

"We know this is just the beginning. We've put in a lot of work on and off the field, but everyone knows the job is never finished with being a college head coach," commented Coach Kyle Red.

"Winning the recruiting trail does not always equate to winning titles. We love the quality of guys we have coming to campus next year, but the focus right now is getting our first College Football Playoff win," finished the first year head coach.

USC Trojans 2024 Recruiting Commitments
5* Trevor Driscoll | ATH (QB)| San Marcos, CA
6'4 | 215lbs | Scrambler
NAT: 31 | STA: 3 | POS: 8

5* Barry Calloway | FS | Greenbrae, CA
6'2 | 210lbs | Hybrid
NAT: 26 | STA: 2 | POS: 1

5* Evan Traore | DT | Newton, TX
6'2 | 323lbs | Power Rusher
NAT: 28 | STA: 4 | POS: 5

4* Terrelle Wilbon | LB | San Marcos, CA
6'4 | 259lbs | Power Rusher
NAT: 255 | STA: 26 | POS: 12

4* Willie Cameron | G | Sparks, NV
6'3 | 294lbs | Pass Protector
NAT: 96 | STA: 3 | POS: 3

5* Ricky Vaughns | LB | Bolingbrook, IL
6'2 | 225llbs | Pass Coverage
NAT: 22 | STA: 2 | POS: 2

4* Mateo Chavis | G | San Mateo, CA
6'5 | 298lbs | Pass Protector
NAT: 155 | STA: 13 | POS: 2

4* Faitele Mafi | C | Mililani, HI
6'4 | 310lbs | Power
NAT: 196 | STA: 2 | POS: 7

4* Jabu Goodspeed | MLB | Honolulu, HI
6'3 | 233lbs | Run Stopper
NAT: 223 | STA: 3 | POS: 6

4* Tyler Carvalho | ATH (LB) | Las Vegas, NV
6'6 | 257lbs | Power Rusher
NAT: 53 | STA: 2 | POS: 6

4* Gabe Gentry | G | Salt Lake City, UT
6'2 | 311lbs | Pass Protector
NAT: 156 | STA: 2 | POS: 6

4* Jermaine Maybin | CB | Benicia, CA
6'0 | 176lbs | Slot
NAT: 277 | STA: 30 | POS: 22

4* Enrique Benavidez | LB | Henderson, NV
6'5 | 242lbs | Power Rusher
NAT: 40 | STA: 1 | POS: 3

4* Jaylen Grimm | WR | Edmond, OK
6'5 | 216lbs | Physical
NAT: 45 | STA: 2 | POS: 7

4* Pierre Abram | WR | La Mesa, CA
6'1 | 194lbs | Physical
NAT: 57 | STA: 6 | POS: 9

4* Jayden Hurns | ATH (G) | Harbor City, CA
6'2 | 307lbs | Agile
NAT: 80 | STA: 7 | POS: 3

4* Barry Jones | ATH (QB) | Chatsworth, CA
6;4 | 217lbs | Scrambler
NAT: 150 | STA: 10 | POS: 19

4* Tyrone Tinker | LT | North Highlands, CA
6'7 | 323lbs | Power
NAT: 417 | STA: 41 | POS: 12

3* Glen Schwenke | MLB | El Paso, TX
6'0 | 237lbs | Field General
NAT: 632 | STA: 103 | POS: 26

3* Bryce Golden | TE | Encinitas, CA
6'2 | 237lbs | Vertical Threat
NAT: 755 | STA: 86 | POS: 38

3* Bo Short | RT | Gardena, CA
6'4 | 309lbs | Pass Protector
NAT: 982 | STA: 104 | POS: 46

3* Josh Davis | ATH (LB) | Santa Ann, CA
5'11 | 239lbs | Run Stopper
NAT: 1120 | STA: 113 | POS: 44

3* Avion Doss | CB | Yorba Linda, CA
5'10 | 176lbs | Man To Man
NAT: 1431 | STA: 143 | POS: 120

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College Football Playoff First Round Preview


Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pennsylvania

Matchup Preview *|* December 21, 2024
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#9 USC Trojans (10-2, 4-1 Away)		#5 Penn State Nittany Lions (10-2, 5-2 Home)
Offensive Stats Comparison 5,786 Total Offensive Yards 4,720 4,549 Passing Yards 2,860 1,237 Rushing Yards 1,694 45.3 Points Per Game 32.8 Defensive Stats Comparison 4,916 Total Yards Allowed 3,686 4,004 Passing Yards Allowed 2,929 912 Rushing Yards Allowed 757 42 Sacks 27 24 Interceptions 14 27.8 Points Per Game 19.0 Game Notes University Park, PA. - When the USC Trojans hosted the Penn State Nittany Lions back in Week 7 both teams were coming off hot 4-1 starts behind an upstart offense and a boom-or-bust defense. It was the Trojans that went bust on the day though, with Miller Moss throwing 3 pick-6s to help the Nittany Lions build a 35-0 lead before halftime in what would eventually be a 45-28 stomping at The Coliseum. "I can't lie and say it hasn't crossed my mind," revealed Miller Moss to the media when asked if he'd thought about the possible redemption story if he can lead the Trojans over Penn State in the first round of the college football playoff. "But that isn't something you can focus on if you want to actually win the game," continued the redshirt junior. "If I throw 3 picks again, but this time we win? I'll take it every time." The televisions and remote controls of Trojan fans everywhere would appreciate if Moss refrained from repeating his 3 interception performance. But all kidding aside, if the Trojans want to advance to the quarter finals of the college football playoff, it starts with ball security. They were already embarrassed at home by these same Nittany Lions and now they're playing them in unfamiliar territory at Beaver Stadium. If Miller Moss can lead the Trojans into the lions den and escape unscathed, he'll have his redemption story.

Penn State Nittany Lions Depth Chart - 2024
Regular Offense
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
WR	Harrison Wallace III (80)	Kaden Saunders (74)	Anthony Ivey (72)
TE	Tyler Warren (90)	Jerry Cross (78)	Khalil Dinkins (78)
LT	Drew Shelton (82)	Nolan Rucci (80)
LG	Sal Wormley (84)	JB Nelson (79)
C	Nick Dawkins (78)	Cooper Cousins (76)
RG	Olivavvega Ioane (81)	Alex Birchmeier (80)
RT	J'ven Williams (81)	Chimdy Onoh (76)
WR	Julian Fleming (83)	Liam Clifford (76)	Omari Evans (73)
QB	Drew Allar (88)	Beau Pribula (76)
HB	Nicholas Singleton (91)	Kaytron Allen (87)	Chauncey Carpenter (77)
Base 4-2-5 Defense
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
LDE	Abdul Carter (91)	Zuriah Fisher (79)
LDT	Dvon Ellis (80)	Coziah Izzard (77)
RDT	Zane Durant (79)	Liam Andrews (74)
RDE	Dani Dennis-Sutton (85)	Amin Vanover (76)
SLB	Tony Rojas (82)	Kaveion Keys (76)
WLB	Kobe King (84)	Dominic Deluca (78)
CB	AJ Harris (82)	Jalen Kimber (81)	Elliot Washington (76)
SS	Kevin Winston Jr (91)	Tyrece Mills (75)
FS	Zakee Wheatley (80)	Vaboue Toure (73)
SS	Dakaari Nelson (78)	Tyrece Mills (75)
CB	Cam Miller (82)	Rasheem Haygood (77)	Elliot Washington (76)
Special Teams
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
K	Chase Meyer (73)
P	Joseph Allen Jr (77)
PR	Anthony Ivey (94)
KR	Anthony Ivey (95)	Kaden Saunders (95)

Penn State Nittany Lions Stats - 2024
Passing	C/ATT	YDS	AVG	YDS/G	LONG	TD	INT	RAT
Drew Allar	230/335 (68%)	2,860	8.5	238.3	77	29	2	167.7
Rushing	ATT	YDS	AVG	LONG	20+	TD	YDS/G	FUM
Nicholas Singleton	214	1,178	5.5	51	12	11	98.2	0
Receiving	REC	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG	DROPS	YDS/G	YAC
Harrison Wallace III	63	939	14.9	11	54	8	78.3	285
	Tackles			Sacks		Interceptions
Defense	SOLO	AST	TOT	SACK	TLOSS	PD	INT	TD
MLB Kobe King	34	22	56	1.5	5	7	1	0
DE Abdul Carter	24	6	30	9	6	2	0	0
DT Liam Andrews	20	11	31	7	5	1	0	0
CB A.J. Harris	37	11	48	0	1	8	3	0

College Playoff Bracket