Pitt’s Patti subs again as postseason QB in Sun Bowl vs UCLA
December 29, 2022 GMTEL PASO, Texas (AP) — Pittsburgh quarterback Nick Patti once again steps in for a bowl game after the guy ahead of him on the depth chart didn't stick around.
For UCLA's Dorian Thompson-Robinson, the Sun Bowl will be his first postseason experience after appearing in 45 games over the senior's five seasons.
Former USC, Pitt QB Slovis says he’s transferring to BYU
December 24, 2022 GMTQuarterback Kedon Slovis is transferring from Pittsburgh to BYU, he announced Saturday on social media.
Slovis, who had transferred from USC to Pitt, has one year of eligibility remaining. He will compete for the starting job at BYU in its first season in the Big 12 Conference, which the Cougars join after playing as an independent since the 2011 season.
Patti could start for Pitt in Sun Bowl after Slovis’ exit
December 19, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Patti's long journey at Pittsburgh could end with one more unlikely start. The senior quarterback is in the mix to play when the Panthers (8-4) take on No. 18 UCLA (9-3) in the Sun Bowl because Kedon Slovis entered the transfer portal.
Pitt QB Kedon Slovis still ‘not sure’ about 2023 status
November 15, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Kedon Slovis is in no hurry to talk about 2023. Getting through 2022 has been challenging enough for the Pittsburgh quarterback.
While Slovis said he and head coach Pat Narduzzi have “glossed over” the USC transfer's future, he's not quite ready to make any pronouncement about where he might be playing next season.
Abanikanda scores 4 TDs, No 24 Pitt beats Rhode Island 45-24
September 24, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Tailback Israel Abanikanda rushed for four touchdowns and quarterback Kedon Slovis was solid in his return from injury as No. 24 Pittsburgh beat Rhode Island 45-24 on Saturday.
The Panthers (3-1) have been searching for a top-tier running game since Qadree Ollison and Darrin Hall both rushed for more than 1,000 yards in 2018.
No. 24 Pitt wraps up nonconference play against Rhode Island
September 22, 2022 GMTRhode Island at No. 24 Pittsburgh, Saturday, noon EDT (ACC Network)
Pac-12 teams finding success with transfers; USC out front
September 13, 2022 GMTPerhaps no team in the Pac-12 has worked the transfer portal harder than Southern California.
The Trojans have 33 players who previously played at other four-year universities on their roster.
College QB shuffle: about half of FBS starters are transfers
September 8, 2022 GMTSpencer Rattler, Chandler Morris and Tanner Mordecai were all once in the same quarterbacks room at Oklahoma.
A couple of years ago, JT Daniels and Kedon Slovis were studying the Southern California playbook together.
USC transfer Slovis wins starting QB job at No. 17 Pitt
August 24, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Kedon Slovis didn't transfer from USC to Pitt planning to sit on the bench.
He won't.
Head coach Pat Narduzzi named Slovis the starting quarterback on Wednesday, ending a months-long competition with Nick Patti for the right to replace Kenny Pickett, who is working next door with the Pittsburgh Steelers after a remarkable final season with the Panthers last fall.
Slovis, Patti still battling to replace Pickett at Pitt
April 9, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh showed a lot of faith in football coach Pat Narduzzi this offseason with a nine-year contract.
The biggest job for Narduzzi to make good on that show of faith will be to prove that the 2021 season wasn’t a fluke.
Pitt lands former USC quarterback Kedon Slovis
December 22, 2021 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Kedon Slovis is trading USC for Pittsburgh.
The former Trojans quarterback announced Tuesday he is heading east to join the ACC champion Panthers, where he will get a chance to replace ACC Player of the Year Kenny Pickett.
Cal’s defense rises up, hands USC fourth straight loss
December 5, 2021 GMTBERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Trey Paster scored on a 55-yard fumble return in the second quarter, California’s defense made a clutch stop near the goal line, and the Golden Bears held off Southern California 24-14 in the season finale for both teams.
Dart, USC trying to salvage season against No. 13 BYU
November 24, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Jaxson Dart was there when BYU upset Southern California in 2019, a recruit watching from the stands as the Cougars flustered the Trojans’ Air Raid offense by dropping eight defenders into coverage.
USC QB Jaxson Dart to make debut start in UCLA rivalry game
November 17, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Growing up in northern Utah, Jaxson Dart obviously couldn't acquire a full appreciation of what makes Southern California's rivalry with UCLA so good.
The Trojans' 18-year-old freshman quarterback realizes he's about to get a crash course in the emotions and excitement of Los Angeles' crosstown showdown.
Multiple QBs could play when desperate USC, Arizona meet
October 28, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — With an eye on both its present and future, Southern California might use two quarterbacks against Arizona on Saturday.
Freshman Jaxson Dart could play for the first time since suffering a knee injury in his college debut for the Trojans last month.
No. 13 Irish and struggling USC renew intersectional rivalry
October 21, 2021 GMTUSC (3-3) at No. 13 Notre Dame (5-1), Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EDT (NBC).
Line: Notre Dame by 6 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Records meaningless whenever No. 13 Irish and Trojans meet
October 21, 2021 GMTSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — There will be no Heisman Trophy favorites on the field and no national championships on the line when Southern California and No. 13 Notre Dame meet for the 92nd time Saturday night.
Utah defeats USC 42-26 in first game since Lowe’s death
October 10, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Cameron Rising threw three touchdown passes and ran for another as Utah defeated Southern California 42-26 on Saturday night.
It was the first game for the Utes since safety Aaron Lowe was killed in a shooting at a post-game party on Sept.
Stanford at No. 22 Arizona State tops Pac-12 slate
October 7, 2021 GMTHere are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference:
GAME OF THE WEEK: Stanford (3-2, 2-1 Pac-12) at No. 22 Arizona State (4-1, 2-0). Both teams are coming off impressive wins. The Cardinal took down No.
Beavers batter Trojans for first win in Coliseum since 1960
September 26, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Chance Nolan threw four touchdown passes and Oregon State beat Southern California 45-27 on Saturday night.
Tyjon Lindsey had five receptions for 102 yards and two touchdowns, B.J.
Kedon Slovis, USC return home to face Oregon State
September 23, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The last time Southern California played at home, there were so few fans left at the end of a 42-28 loss to Stanford that individual critiques could be heard as Clay Helton headed up the tunnel for what would be the last time as head coach.
Dart out, Slovis returns as USC’s QB scramble continues
September 22, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The quarterback competition at Southern California might be over before it even started.
Jaxson Dart did not practice Tuesday after the freshman sustained a knee injury in the Trojans’ 45-14 win at Washington State, while three-year starter Kedon Slovis took first-team reps after being knocked out of the game because of a neck injury.
Freshman QB Dart leads USC over Washington State 45-14
September 19, 2021 GMTPULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Freshman quarterback Jaxson Dart came off the bench to throw four touchdown passes as Southern California rebounded from last weekend's tough loss to Stanford, and the subsequent firing of coach Clay Helton, with a 45-14 victory over Washington State on Saturday.
No. 15 USC faces tricky season opener against San Jose State
September 2, 2021 GMTSan Jose State (1-0) at No. 15 Southern California (0-0), Saturday at 5 p.m. EDT (Pac-12 Network).
Line: USC by 13 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
No. 15 USC hopes to get off to running start vs. Spartans
September 2, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Kedon Slovis and Drake London are back leading Southern California as one of the top quarterback-receiver combinations in college football.
As good as they are, the No. 15 Trojans will need help from others if their offense is going to play at a level capable of winning the Pac-12 or reaching the College Football Playoff.
5 Pac-12 teams still haven’t named starters at QB
August 25, 2021 GMTWith the season looming, a handful of Pac-12 teams have yet to name a starting quarterback.
Four vets are back: USC's Kedon Slovis, UCLA's Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Cal's Chase Garbers and Arizona State's Jayden Daniels.
Slovis, St. Brown help No. 16 USC rout Washington State
December 7, 2020 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Kedon Slovis and Amon-Ra St. Brown kept grinding in practice while No. 16 Southern California waited two weeks and then two more days to get back on the field...
Loaded No. 21 USC grateful to be in Pac-12 title chase
October 28, 2020 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California and the Pac-12 appeared to be on the way to spending 2020 without football until the Trojans got involved...
USC QBs need to cut out turnovers before trip to Notre Dame
October 2, 2019 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The road has not been kind to Southern California quarterbacks Kedon Slovis and Matt Fink.
Slovis, a freshman, threw three interceptions in an overtime loss at BYU in his first college game away from the L.A.