It was the Dillon Johnson show on Saturday night in Los Angeles, as he carried his Washington Huskies to a huge win over USC on the road.
Saturday's Pac-12 matchup with No. 5 Washington and No. 20 USC figured to be a high-scoring game, but not many could have predicted this. The over cashed in the third quarter, and Washington cashed in with a dominant showing in their 52-42 win over the Trojans. Sixty-three of the 94 total points were scored in the first half – Washington scored 14 in the final 75 seconds to take a 35-28 lead into the locker room.
The Huskies drove down the field, but Michael Penix Jr. threw an interception into the end zone for a touchback, and USC went 80 yards to tie the game at 35. Both squads then exchanged touchdowns, and the game was tied at 42 when the fourth quarter began. Washington kicked a 43-yard field goal to take a three-point lead early in the fourth.
Williams went 27-for-35 with 312 yards and three touchdowns. Washington led all receivers in the game with eight receptions and 122 yards. Washington is now 9-0 on the season and will host Utah next week. USC, now 7-3 , will travel to Oregon.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Washington outlasts USC, 52-42, as Dillon Johnson rushes for 256 yardsCaleb Williams passed for 312 yards, but Trojans have lost three of four to see championship hopes fade.
Read more »
High-scoring showdown: Washington's 52-42 victory over USCDillon Johnson rushed for 256 yards and four touchdowns, Michael Penix Jr. passed for 256 yards and two scores and No. 5 Washington's prolific offense kept the
Read more »
No. 5 Washington remains undefeated with 52-42 win over No. 20 USCDillon Johnson had the game of his life to help No. 5 Washington remain undefeated and firmly in the College Football Playoff hunt.
Read more »
USC can't keep up with Washington in scoring spree, dashing its Pac-12 title hopesCaleb Williams and No. 20 USC find plenty of success on offense, but familiar defensive struggles doom the Trojans to a 52-42 loss to No. 5 Washington.
Read more »
Washington comes out 'ready to play' in 52-42 win over USCShaking off a few victories that didn't seem indicative of No. 5 Washington's skill-set, the Huskies woke up on Saturday night in Los Angeles, outracing No. 20 USC, 52-42, after they held the Trojans scoreless in the fourth quarter.
Read more »
No. 20 USC vs. No. 5 Washington: Live updates, start time and analysisThuc Nhi Nguyen covers college sports and the NBA for the Los Angeles Times.
Read more »