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USC Has Record Day

Kendon Slovis had a record day throwing five touchdowns in the first half, three to Amon-Ra St Brown in leading USC to a 38-13 win over Washington State (1-2) at the Coliseum.

Source: Observer News Group – Group Newspapers of Southern California

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