Photos from the Pac-12 Conference opener between the USC Trojans and Stanford Cardinal.
Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey hauls in a touchdown pass in the first quarter against USC. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey breaks the tackle of USC defensive back Marvell Tell III for a big gain in the second quarter Saturday at Palo Alto. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey crosses the goal line with a touchdown reception in the first quarter.
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Trojans receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster can’t make the catch over Stanford’s Alijah Holder during the first quarter.
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USC receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster recovers a fumble by teamate Tyler Petite (not pictured) in front of Stanford safety Zach Hoffpauir in the second quarter.
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Stanford fans cheer after Christian McCaffrey scored a touchdown against USC.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)Trojans receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster can’t make the catch in the end zone during the third quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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Stanford quarterback Ryan Burns manges to complete a pass despite defensive pressure from USC’s Uchenna Nwasu, left, and Porter Gustin.
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Stanford wide receiver Michael Rector gets past USC’s Malik Dorton for a 56-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.
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USC’s Chris Hawkins’ diving attempt can’t stop Stanford wide receiver Michael Rector on a 56-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.
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USC cornerback Adoree’ Jackson (2) prevents Stanford receiver Michael Rector from making a catch in the third quarter.
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Stanford quarterback Ryan Burns picks up big yards as USC linebacker Uchenna Nwasu tumbles to the turf.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)USC cornerback Adoree’ Jackson intercepts a pass intended for Stanford receiver Francis Owusu in the fourth quarter on Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Coach Clay Helton reacts after the Trojans turned the ball over on downs to the Cardinal late in the game.
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