Jayden Maiava forced a fumble after tossing an interception, a play that inspired the Trojans to pull away from Northwestern during a 38-17 win Friday.

Southern California completely duped Northwestern with a fake punt -- not with the play itself, but rather the player behind it.

The Trojans unexpectedly send out third-string QB Sam Huard in the same uniform number as punter Sam Johnson, and his 10-yard pass to Tanook Hines extends a second-quarter drive that ends in a

The No. 19 USC Trojans defeated the Northwestern Wildcats on their home turf 38-17 under the Friday night lights. There were a lot of positives from USC's over

No. 20 Southern California pulled off a remarkable fake punt against Northwestern by unexpectedly sending out third-string quarterback Sam Huard in the same uniform number as the Trojans’ punter.

LOS ANGELES---If you don't know, now you know. USC's wide receiver room is star-studded and forcing the nation to take notice. Senior wide out Makai Lemon and sophomore receiver Ja'Kobi Lane led the Trojans yet again in a 38-17 victory at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Friday night over Northwestern.

The No. 19 USC Trojans improved to 7-2 and 5-1 in conference play for a team win over Northwestern. The Trojans elite offensive attack with a forced fumble and a trick play pushed USC ahead, and never looked back to hand Northwestern their fourth loss.

USC's punter looked like a quarterback when he executed a fake punt. However, it was a quarterback that just wore the same number as the punter.

LOS ANGELES -- Makai Lemon had a touchdown catch and a scoring run while making 11 receptions for a career-high 161 yards, and No. 20 Southern California stayed in the College Football Playoff race with a 38-17 victory over Northwestern on Friday night.

The University of Southern California issued a warning about a man posing as a building manager to gain access to people's apartments. USC's Department of Public Safety said they have received several reports about the individual. In all cases, residents allowed the man into their homes after he told them he was there to fix a water leak.

In addition to its quarterback talent, USC has produced a few standout wide receivers currently producing at the NFL level.