USC quarterback Sam Darnold endured a roller-coaster evening as the 13th-ranked Trojans scored a hard-fought 28-27 victory over Utah on Saturday night at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in California.
The prized prospect has faded from the Heisman Trophy race after an up-and-down start to the 2017 season but remains a potential high selection in the 2018 NFL draft. He finished Saturday's game with 27 completions on 50 attempts for 358 yards and three touchdowns.
USC avoided the upset by stopping a two-point conversion rushing attempt by Utes quarterback Troy Williams inside the game's final minute.