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WSU at USC (Sept. 21)

Washington State plays USC on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles.

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Fri., Sept. 21, 2018

WSU huddles and cheers before the first half of a college football game against USC on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Washington State Cougars head coach Mike Leach and USC Trojans head coach Clay Helton chat before the first half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Washington State Cougars safety Skyler Thomas (25) gets amped up with teammates before the first half of a college football game against USC on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif.

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WSU fans snap photos of their team before the first half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Washington State Cougars head coach Mike Leach smiles before the first half of a college football game against USC on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Washington State Cougars defensive end Will Rodgers III (92) warms up with teammates before the first half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif.

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WSU takes the field to face USC during the first half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars linebacker Peyton Pelluer (47) gets stiff armed by USC Trojans running back Stephen Carr (7) during the first half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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USC Trojans running back Vavae Malepeai (29) runs the ball for a touchdown against WSU during the first half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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USC Trojans running back Vavae Malepeai (29) reacts after he ran the ball for a touchdown against WSU during the first half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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USC Trojans running back Vavae Malepeai (29) reacts after he ran the ball for a touchdown against WSU during the first half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Jamire Calvin (6) hauls in a pass against USC Trojans linebacker John Houston Jr. (10) during the first half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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USC Trojans safety Marvell Tell III (7) breaks up a pass inteneded for Washington State Cougars wide receiver Jamire Calvin (6) during the first half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Davontavean Martin (1) runs the ball against USC during the first half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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USC Trojans linebacker John Houston Jr. (10) tips a Washington State Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) pass during the first half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars kicker Blake Mazza (40) reacts as he kicks a long field goal during the first half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Dezmon Patmon (12) catches a pass for a first down against USC during the first half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars running back James Williams (32) dives with the ball during the first half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars running back James Williams (32) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars head coach Mike Leach watches a replay during the first half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) throws against USC during the first half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Easop Winston (8) hauls in a long pass against USC during the first half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Easop Winston (8) hauls in a long pass against USC during the first half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Easop Winston (8) runs the ball for a touchdown against USC during the first half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars fans cheer after wide receiver Easop Winston (8) ran the ball for a touchdown during the first half of a college football game against USC on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars defensive lineman Logan Tago (45) reacts after a 3rd down stop during the first half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars running back James Williams (32) runs the ball against USC during the first half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Jamire Calvin (6) runs the ball off a pass during the first half of a college football game against USC on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars running back James Williams (32) is wrapped up by the USC defense during the first half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Dezmon Patmon (12) punches the ball in for a touchdown dispeite USC Trojans cornerback Greg Johnson's (9) protests during the first half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Dezmon Patmon (12) cheers with teammates including Washington State Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Travell Harris (5) dives with the ball against USC during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars running back Max Borghi (21) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars running back Max Borghi (21) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars running back Max Borghi (21) celebrates after he ran the ball in for a touchdown during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars running back Max Borghi (21) dives for extra yards on a run against USC during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) runs the ball against USC during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State quarterback Gardner Minshew runs the ball against USC during last Friday’s game in Los Angeles. USC won the game 39-36.

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Washington State Cougars' Willie Taylor III (27) brings down USC Trojans quarterback JT Daniels (18) during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars' Willie Taylor III (27) brings down USC Trojans quarterback JT Daniels (18) during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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USC Trojans wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (8) catches a touchdown pass against Washington State Cougars cornerback Marcus Strong (4) during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Easop Winston (8) runs the ball against USC during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Easop Winston is brought down on a run by USC during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Easop Winston is brought down on a run by USC during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) scrambles for a first down during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars defensive back Sean Harper Jr. (2) battles USC Trojans wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (6) for a pass in the end zone and is called for pass interference during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars defensive back Sean Harper Jr. (2) battles USC Trojans wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (6) for a pass in the end zone and is called for pass interference during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Dezmon Patmon (12) is brought down by USC Trojans linebacker Cameron Smith (35) during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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USC Trojans quarterback JT Daniels (18) is hurdled by Washington State Cougars safety Jalen Thompson (34) as he dives on a run during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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USC Trojans wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (8) dives for an incomplete pass against Washington State Cougars cornerback Darrien Molton (3) during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Jamire Calvin (6) celebrates after a first down against USC during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars running back James Williams runs the ball into a wall of USC defenders during the second half Friday at L.A. Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. USC won the game 39-36.

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Jamire Calvin (6) strains for a pass against USC during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars running back James Williams (32) reacts after completing a pass during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) throws under pressure during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36.

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Washington State Cougars punter Blake Mazza (40) reacts as his kick is blocked during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36.

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USC Trojans defensive lineman Malik Dorton (44) celebrates after USC blocked a WSU kick during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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USC Trojans defensive lineman Malik Dorton (44) celebrates after USC blocked a WSU kick during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36.

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The USC Trojans celebrate after USC blocked a WSU kick during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Washington State Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) heads to the locker room after his team fell to USC during the second half of a college football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif. USC won the game 39-36. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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