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Five things we learned in USC's loss to Stanford in the Pac-12 championship game

Stanford defeated USC, 41-22, in the Pac-12 championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. Here are five things we learned in the Trojans' defeat.

Nobody can stop Christian McCaffrey

USC had no answer for Stanford’s all-everything Christian McCaffrey.

McCaffrey tore through the Trojans’ defense when he rushed for 207 yards and a touchdown in 32 carries, caught four passes for 105 yards and a touchdown and completed an 11-yard pass to quarterback Kevin Hogan for a touchdown.

After the game, several USC players, including JuJu Smith-Schuster, Justin Davis, and Adoree’ Jackson, said McCaffrey was among the most talented players they’ve ever faced.