Breaking down USC’s 56-28 victory over Colorado

USC defeated Colorado, 56-28, on Saturday at the Coliseum.

Quarterback Cody Kessler passed for a school-record seven touchdowns as the Trojans improved to 5-2 overall, 4-1 in Pac-12 Conference play.

Colorado fell to 2-5, 0-4.

Kessler completed 19 of 26 passes for 319 yards, including a 45-yard pass to JuJu Smith and a 75-yard scoring pass to Nelson Agholor.

Tailback Javorius Allen rushed for 128 yards and a touchdown in his sixth 100-yard game this season.

But despite the blowout victory and Kessler’s record-breaking performance, it was former star running back LenDale White who stole the postgame show.

White told the Times that USC athletics administrators kicked him out of the Coliseum.

Times beat reporter Gary Klein and reporter Zach Helfand join me to discuss USC’s victory and White’s situation.

Here’s the rundown:

• Kessler’s record-breaking performance
• Freshmen receivers gain confidence
• Defense makes strides
• Homecoming crowd
• LenDale White
• Drama surrounding the program

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