USC’s second touchdown, a 12-yard Maiva throw to Kyron Hudson, went through the fingertips of Nebraska defensive back Malcolm Hartzog. The Trojans’ final scoring march stayed on track after Maiava’s third-down throw to Makai Lemon pinballed through the air between the receiver and Nebraska linebacker Javin Wright.

Quarterback Dylan Raiola drove Nebraska to the USC 19 in 13 plays, including a fourth-and-3 conversion ... Two seasons ago USC seemed in an ideal position to make what was then a four-team College Football Playoff. Last year they were 8-5 and won the ...

The search for bowl eligibility for the Nebraska Cornhuskers continues. NU fell at USC 28-20 Saturday. The Huskers are now 5-5 on the year and 2-5 in Big Ten play. The Trojans improve to 5-5 and are now 3-5 in the league.