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USC linebacker Cameron Smith named Pac-12 defensive player of week

USC linebacker Cameron Smith runs with the ball after one of his three interceptions against Utah on Saturday at the Coliseum

USC linebacker Cameron Smith runs with the ball after one of his three interceptions against Utah on Saturday at the Coliseum

(Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
By Gary Klein
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USC linebacker Cameron Smith was named Pac-12 Conference defensive player of the week, the conference announced Monday.

Smith, a freshman, intercepted three passes, returning one for a touchdown, in the Trojans’ 42-24 victory over Utah on Saturday at the Coliseum.

Smith intercepted two passes in the second quarter. He returned the first 41 yards to set up a short touchdown run by fullback Soma Vainuku.

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He returned the second 54 yards for a touchdown that put USC ahead, 28-14.

Smith got his third interception with just under nine minutes left, and he returned it 27 yards.

Smith’s performance helped USC improve its record to 4-3 overall and 2-2 in the Pac-12 heading in Saturday’s game at California.

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Gary Klein

Gary Klein covers the Los Angeles Rams for the Los Angeles Times. Before that, he covered USC’s football program and athletic department. He began working for The Times in the San Fernando Valley edition and has reported on high school, college and pro sports. He grew up in Southern California and graduated from Cal State Northridge.

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