Bowers Commits 6 Turnovers, No. 5 USC Beats Cal 30-20
Ross Bowers threw four interceptions and lost two fumbles, and Cal (3-1, 0-1) dropped its first game of the season, 30-20 to fifth-ranked USC (4-0, 1-0).
The Bears fought the Trojans to a 13-13 tie through three quarters, but USC forced four crucial turnovers in the fourth, and pulled away for a comfortable victory.
Bowers finished the day 22-of-50 for 303 yards and a touchdown, in addition to the six turnovers. Kanawai Noa led the Bears with six receptions for 110 yards.Vic Wharton III added six catches for 86 yards. Jordan Veasy had four receptions for 56 yards and a touchdown.
Patrick Laird rushed for 82 yards on 15 carries. Vic Enwere carried the ball eight times for 44 yards and a touchdown.
The Bears were once again without the services of top receiver Demetris Robertson and starting linebacker Cameron Saffle due to injury.
For the Trojans, Sam Darnold went 26-of-38 for 223 yards, 2 touchdowns, and an interception. Freshman running back Stephen Carr started in place of the injured Ronald Jones II, rushing for 82 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries. Deontay Burnett led the Trojans with 9 catches for 76 yards and a touchdown.
Stay tuned for reaction from Justin Wilcox and the Cal players.