In USC’s seven games since Clay Helton became the interim head coach, the Trojans have outrushed opponents in each game by an average of 263 to 124 yards.
Here’s how they have fared with the run in each game:
Oct. 17
No. 14 Notre Dame 41, USC 31
USC rushing: 150 yards
Notre Dame rushing: 214 yards
Oct. 24
USC 42, No. 3 Utah 24
USC rushing: 116 yards
Utah rushing: 99 yards
Oct. 31
USC 27, Cal 21
USC rushing: 185 yards
Cal rushing: 117 yards