No. 24 Southern California ended a two-game losing streak with a 50-49 win over California on Saturday.
BERKELEY -- Linebacker Eric Gentry deflected Francisco Mendoza's pass in the end zone on a two-point conversion try with 58 seconds remaining and The Trojans rallied after trailing by 11 at halftime. USC scored 21 points in the fourth quarter, with Austin Jones' seven-yard touchdown run providing the game-winner.Gentry's deflection came moments after Cal quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw a 13-yard swing pass to Jaivian Thomas for a touchdown.
Southern Cal converted two fourth downs on its opening possession while Williams completed 10 of his first 12 pass attempts including a 6-yard touchdown to Austin Jones that pushed the Trojans lead to 17-7.DELAYED KICKThe first half appeared to end after a long completion from Williams to Lake McCree put USC at the Cal 16-yard line. Officials initially ruled time had run out, and both teams left the field.
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