USC vs. California

Trojans wide receiver Nelson Agholor eludes Cal cornerback Cedric Dozier in the first half.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

USC quarterback Cody Kessler takes aim for wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) in the first half.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

USC wide receiver Nelson Agholor catches a pass for a 34-yard gain against California cornerback Cedric Dozier in the first quarter Thursday night at the Coliseum.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Trojans wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) is congratulated by teammates, including fellow receiver George Farmer (8), after a 34-yard reception in the first half.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

USC wide receiver JuJu Smith (9) and quarterback Cody Kessler (6) celebrate after Kessler threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to George Farmer (not pictured) against California on Thursday night.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Trojans wide receiver JuJu Smith is brought down by Golden Bears defensive end Noah Westerfield inside the 10-yard line after an eight-yard catch in the first half.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

California quarterback Jared Goff is sacked by USC linebacker Su’a Cravens in the first half.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

USC linebacker Su’a Cravens (21) celebrates with linebacker Anthony Sarao after sacking California quarterback Jared Goff in the first half.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Trojans Coach Steve Sarkisian gives defensive tackle Claude Pelon a pat on the shoulder after a defensive stop in the first half against Cal.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Trojans wide receiver Nelson Agholor escapes the grasp of Golden Bears cornerback Cameron Walker in the first half.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

California Coach Sonny Dykes was none too happy with the officials after the Golden Bears were penalized for a personal foul in the first half.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

USC receiver Nelson Agholor leaps above California defenders to make a catch during their game at the Coliseum on Nov. 13.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Trojans cornerback Adoree’ Jackson breaks the tackle attempt of Golden Bears cornerback Cameron Walker on a kick return.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

California safety Stefan McClure tries to tackle USC wide receiver Nelson Agholor after he made a reception in the first half.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Trojans quarterback Cody Kessler questions an offensive pass interference penalty in the fourth quarter.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

USC Coach Steve Sarkisian applauds the effort of the Trojans against California late in the fourth quarter. USC beat California, 38-30.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

USC cornerback Adoree’ Jackson loses his footing as he tries to tackle California wide receiver Trevor Davis in the fourth quarter.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

USC receiver JuJu Smith spends a solemn moment in the end zone with teammates after their 38-30 victory over California.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)