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USC Trojans vs Iowa Hawkeyes: A Big Ten Showdown

USC Trojans secure a home win against Northwestern, improving their record to 7-2. Quarterback Jayden Maiava leads the offense with over 2600 yards and 17 TDs. Wide receiver Makai Lemon tops the team with 900 yards and 7 TDs. Freshman running back King Miller, despite injuries, leads with 600 rushing yards and 5 TDs. The defense, led by linebackers Eric Gentry and Desman Stephens the Second, and safety Bishop Fitzgerald, has shown improvement. USC faces the number 20 Iowa Hawkeyes, known for their run game and tough defense, in a compelling matchup at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum this Saturday.

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