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Quarterback Cody Kessler selected Pac-12 offensive player of the week

USC quarterback Cody Kessler laughs on the sideline during the second half of the Trojans' game Saturday against Colorado.
(Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
By Gary Klein
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USC quarterback Cody Kessler, who passed for a school record seven touchowns against Colorado, was selected as the Pac-12 Conference offensive player of the week.

Kessler broke Matt Barkley’s USC record for touchdown passes in a game. Barkley passed for six touchdowns four times.

Kessler completed 19 of 26 passes for 319 yards in a 56-28 victory that improved the Trojans’ record to 5-2 overall and 4-1 in conference play.

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Kessler has passed for 18 touchdowns, with one interception.

The junior from Bakersfield ranks 10th nationally in passing efficiency.

The No. 20 Trojans play No. 19 Utah on Saturday at Salt Lake City.

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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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