USC Trojans' Late Rally Falls Short Against Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium

In a closely contested match-up, the University of Southern California Trojans faced off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in Week 6 of the college football season. The game, held at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, ended with the Trojans recording their third loss of the season (3-2), falling to the Golden Gophers 17-24. Despite a valiant effort, USC could not overcome Minnesota's lead, leaving both teams with identical records of three wins and three losses.

Game Highlights

The Trojans showcased resilience throughout the game. Kicker Michael Lantz contributed significantly by successfully converting a field goal from 54 yards out, marking one of the longest in the game and maintaining a 50 percent success rate for field goals during this encounter. Woody Marks stood out on offense with an impressive performance that included rushing for 134 yards over 20 attempts and scoring one touchdown, averaging an outstanding 6.7 yards per carry which highlighted his pivotal role in USC's ground game.

On defense, Devan Thompkins made his presence felt by registering one sack and contributing to a total defensive effort that resulted in four tackles for loss and one forced fumble by Kamari Ramsey which underscored USC's defensive efforts despite their loss.

Looking Ahead

As they look to bounce back from this setback, USC Trojans will host Penn State Nittany Lions at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 12th at 3:30 PM EDT. Fans can catch all the action live on CBS as both teams strive for victory in what promises to be an exciting match-up.