Northwestern Wildcats' Defense Faces Trojan Horse at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

The Northwestern Wildcats faced a challenging encounter against the USC Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The 'Cats, now holding a 5-4 record, were outscored by the Trojans, who improved to 7-2 with a final score of 38-17.

First Quarter

The game kicked off with both teams showing strong offensive capabilities. Northwestern's Preston Stone led an impressive drive resulting in a touchdown pass to Griffin Wilde. However, USC quickly responded with their own touchdown, leveling the score at 7-7.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Caleb Komolafe showcased his rushing skills for Northwestern by securing another touchdown. Despite this effort, USC's offense proved formidable as they added two more touchdowns to their tally before halftime.

Third Quarter

As play resumed after halftime, Jack Olsen contributed to Northwestern's efforts with a successful field goal from 33 yards out. Meanwhile, Najee Story made his presence felt on defense by recording one sack and an interception return of 25 yards for the 'Cats.

Fourth Quarter

In the final quarter of play, USC extended their lead further with another touchdown and field goal. Despite Luke Akers' consistent punting performance averaging over 45 yards per attempt for Northwestern and forcing one inside the Trojans' 20-yard line, it was not enough to turn the tide in favor of 'Cats.

For fans looking forward to more action from Northwestern Wildcats match rating will be crucial as they prepare for their next home game against Michigan Wolverines on November 15th at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The game is scheduled for noon Eastern Time and will be broadcasted live on FOX network.

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