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Southern California

Down 21-7 in the first half and struggling to get moving against Iowa’s physical defense, No. 18 USC scored 19 unanswered points and beat the Hawkeyes 26-21 to remain in the Big Ten and playoff conversation. By holding serve at home, the Trojans will face No. 6 Oregon next weekend still very much alive in the Big Ten race; a clean finish and another Michigan win against Ohio State would give them the tiebreakers to earn a spot opposite Indiana at Lucas Oil Stadium. The ability to handle the Hawkeyes highlights the growth USC has undergone since a very disappointing Big Ten debut last season.