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USC Trojans tailback Javorius Allen rushing into historic territory

Watch Javorius Allen discuss USC’s victory over Colorado and his sixth 100-yard rushing game.

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USC tailback Javorius Allen will enter Saturday’s game against No. 19 Utah having rushed for more than 100 yards six times in seven games.

Allen is the first USC running back to rush for more than 100 yards six times in a season since Reggie Bush and LenDale White achieved the feat in 2005.

Allen rushed for 128 yards and a touchdown in Saturday’s 56-28 victory over Colorado. He is averaging 129.9 yards rushing, which ranks 11th nationally.

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Allen said after the Colorado game he was happy to cede the main focus to quarterback Cody Kessler and USC’s receivers.

Kessler passed for a school-record seven touchdowns.

Nelson Agholor and JuJu Smith amassed 128 and 104 yards receiving, respectively. Agholor caught three touchdown passes, tight end Bryce Dixon two and Smith and Steven Mitchell one each.

“I love that Nelson, JuJu and the receivers just got to show what they can do,” Allen said. “Just show the country that we got more than one weapon. It’s not just all about Buck Allen.”

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