USC holds off Washington in narrow 25-21 victory

The No. 18 USC Trojans defeated the Washington Huskies 25-21 on October 3, 2026, at the Coliseum in Los Angeles. A strong defensive effort in the closing moments of the game prevented a potential upset, with Kameryn Crawford recording a critical sack during a stalled drive. USC struggled with penalties in the first half, trailing 14-10 at halftime before regaining momentum in the third quarter. Notable plays included a touchdown by Jahkeem Stewart after he recovered a fumble and ran 48 yards for the score. USC improves to 5-1 overall following the win.

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