Linebacker Eric Gentry deflected Fernando Mendoza’s pass in the end zone on a 2-point conversion try with 58 seconds remaining, and No. 24 Southern California ended a two-game losing streak with a 50-49 win over California. The Trojans rallied after trailing by 11 at halftime.
Southern California running back Austin Jones scores a touchdown while being tackled by California defensive back Jeremiah Earby during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. Southern California wide receiver Kyron Hudson catches a pass against California defensive back Nohl Williams during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.
Mendoza then drove the Bears 79 yards in nine plays, connecting with Jaivian Thomas on a 13-yard swing pass on third-and-9. With no shot at the conference title, the Bears chose to go for the win rather than an extra point to tie. USC’s offense looked much more crisp than it had during back-to-back losses to ranked foes Utah and Notre Dame.Mendoza, a redshirt freshman, ran for two touchdowns and passed for another. Jaydn Ott matched his career high with three touchdowns and rushed for 153 yards in what could be the final game between the longtime rivals. USC is headed to the Big Ten next year while Cal is going to the Atlantic Coast Conference.Both teams piled up more than 300 yards of offense during a wild first half.
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