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USC Football Report Card: Grading the Trojans vs. Cal

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With their Pac-12 South hopes on the line, USC football stumbled against Cal at the Coliseum on Saturday.

The Trojans lost 15-14 in an ugly game defined by major game-changing mistakes on offense and defense.

Here’s a look at how each unit graded out in this week’s report card:

With running back Patrick Laird in the backfield and a running quarterback at the helm of the offense, USC’s defensive line played a key role in the defensive effort against Cal. For the most part, they did their job, contributing to the low scoreline.

The Bears were held to 3.