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.
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No. 18 USC rallies past Washington 25-21 with Stewart’s fumble return TD, more big defensive plays
No. 18 Southern California rallied from a double-digit deficit in the second half for a 25-21 victory over Washington. Jahkeem Stewart returned a fumble 48 yards for the go-ahead touchdown late in the third quarter. Jayden Maiava passed for 245 yards and hit Tanook Hines for a second-half score while the Trojans surged back with the game’s final 15 points for their first victory over the Huskies since 2016. Demond Williams Jr. passed for 198 yar…
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thesportsleader.comNo. 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 ...
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