USC rallies late to defeat Washington 25-21 in Los Angeles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 4:15 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026

In a tightly contested game, USC overcame a 21-10 deficit to defeat Washington 25-21 on October 3, 2026, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Huskies led at halftime and extended their advantage into the third quarter. However, a critical fumble by Demond Williams allowed USC to regain control, turning the tide in their favor. Despite late efforts by Washington, including several key passes, they could not reclaim the lead. Washington faces Iowa next, looking to recover from this loss.
- •Washington led 21-10 before USC's comeback.
- •Demond Williams fumbled, allowing USC to take the lead.
- •USC scored only a field goal in the fourth quarter.
- •Washington committed 10 penalties for 74 yards.
- •The Huskies play Iowa next on Friday.
- 4:15 AMYahoo Sports — Missed Opportunities Doom the Huskies as they fall to USC 25-21
"Coming in against a USC team that was probably emotionally drained off a loss against Oregon, this seemed like a prime opportunity for the Huskies to score an upset, and for a while, it looked like they just might. But as we’ve seen, self inflicted wounds sucked most of the air out of the Huskies, […]
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