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Big Ten admits that USC's Week 11 fake punt trick play against Northwestern should have been flagged as a penalty
USC got tricky with its jersey numbers for a fake punt, Texas Tech fans made it to "College GameDay" after a wedding and more from Week 11.
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FOX rules analyst Mike Pereira says USC's fake punt trick play against Northwestern in Week 11 violated the rulebook
Voters in the Coaches Poll continue to question this ACC this season after Virginia and Louisville became the latest teams to tumble in Sunday's Week 12 top 25 rankings update following unexpected losses. Georgia Tech is now the highest-ranked team within a conference whose College Football Playoff merits are weakening down the stretch.
USC football continued its 2025 College Football Playoff quest with a win against Northwestern. Look back at Trojans Wire's coverage and analysis:
USC football executed a brilliant fake punt deception against Northwestern, with quarterback Sam Huard disguised as punter Sam Johnson to complete a crucial pass.
The No. 20 Trojans didn’t start the season among the teams in consideration for the College Football Playoff, but this team’s drive has it closing in.