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USC was awful in the first half but majestic in the second half. The Trojans shut out Iowa after halftime and scored 19 straight to win. Our recap:
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No. 17 USC recorded a statement win with a 26-21 victory over No. 21 Iowa at home. The Trojans held the Hawkeyes scoreless in the second half and erased an early 21-7 deficit to move to 8-2 (6-1 Big Ten). USC was powered by another big performance from star wide receiver Makai Lemon, who finished with 10 catches for 153 yards and a touchdown.
What went well for the Trojans on Saturday, and where did they struggle? Here are some positives and negatives from the game: