What an UNBELIEVABLE catch by Jaden Richardson!! USC takes the lead after the 2-point conversion.

21-14.

https://x.com/RyanDyrudLAFB/status/2006219595875770441?s=20

USC retakes the lead with a very impressive drive. Maiava hit Tanook Hines deep for 36 yards that set King Miller up for a 1-yard TD. Maiava underthrew Hines a bit, but the star wideout came back to the ball and made the play.

https://x.com/RyanDyrudLAFB/status/2006197890184606106?s=20

After the first quarter, USC leads TCU 3-0, but TCU is driving. Overall, pretty good quarter for a team that is playing almost an entirely different roster.

Before this current drive, the defense played extremely inspired. Offense showed some flash, but made some mistakes with key starters out.

Thougths after 1?

USC is already flashing a ton of youth early in the game.

https://x.com/RyanDyrudLAFB/status/2006189422438436903?s=20

Forgot to add starting TE Lake McRee, who opted out for the NFL Draft.

More details on the entire situation here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuMmdeODuks