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USC's Marqise Lee vows to make run at next year's Heisman Trophy

By Gary Klein

The Trojans receiver, who was regarded as a candidate for this season's award but did not garner enough votes, says he will compete and do what it takes to be considered next season.

Up next for USC men's basketball: Saturday vs. Minnesota

Minnesota (9-1) is ranked 14th in the AP media poll. The Gophers have four players who average in double figures in scoring.

Despite its record, Georgia Tech poses problems for USC

By Chris Dufresne

Chris Dufresne takes time out (he gets 3 per half) each Friday during college football season to answer questions. This week's topics include the dark side of USC's Sun Bowl matchup and a brighter bloom about the Rose Bowl.

USC's Marqise Lee wins Biletnikoff Award as nation's top receiver

The sophomore, who set school and conference records for receptions and yards receiving this season, is the first Trojans player to win the award.

USC's Lane Kiffin rebuts Matt Barkley's comments

By Gary Klein

Coach disagrees with quarterback's opinion that the Trojans at times focused too much on Marqise Lee at the expense of other receivers.

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USC can't hang on to early lead, loses to New Mexico

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The No. 18-ranked Lobos wipe out a double-digit deficit behind Hugh Greenwood's five three-point baskets in a 75-67 victory over the Trojans.

USC to search for defensive coordinator with specific skill

By Gary Klein

Coach Lane Kiffin will go outside his staff to hire someone who has been successful against the varied offenses in the Pac-12 Conference.

USC's road woes continue with 63-51 loss to Nebraska

Associated Press

Trojans trail by as many as 20 points in their first true road game of the season. The defeat is their 11th in a row on the road.

Not in the preseason forecast: Trojans heading to the Sun Bowl

By Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times

El Paso isn't the destination USC had in mind after opening the season ranked No. 1. The 7-5 Trojans will face Georgia Tech in a lower-tier bowl they haven't played in since 1998.

USC beats UCLA, 11-10, for fifth consecutive NCAA title in men's water polo

By Diane Pucin

Sophomore Kostas Genidounias scores the winning goal with 40 seconds left as the Trojans cap a 29-0 season with their third one-goal victory over the Bruins.

USC, UCLA to play for water polo title

By Diane Pucin

Four-time defending champion Trojans roll over Air Force, 18-7, and Bruins have no trouble with St. Francis, 17-3.

USC will play Georgia Tech in Sun Bowl

By Gary Klein

Letters: Not the season USC fans had in mind

Monte Kiffin leaves, but it's his son who has fans up in arms.

USC idle; Lane Kiffin still center of attention

By Chris Dufresne

Chris Dufresne takes time out (he gets 3 per half) each Friday during college football season to answer questions. Topics include Lane Kiffin's future, Ohio State's ranking and the Heisman hopefuls.

NCAA water polo championships: USC, UCLA seeded No. 1-2

By Diane Pucin

Trojans are four-time defending champions. No team outside California has won the NCAA water polo title in last 43 events; St. Francis and Air Force also in NCAA Final Four.