Here are the grades for Thursday’s game.
RESULT: No. 13 USC 38, Utah 28
RECORD: 4-1, 2-1
WEEK 5 GPA: C+
QUARTERBACK
Matt Barkley threw no interceptions for first time since season opener.
B+
RUNNING BACKS
Where would USC be this season without Silas Redd?
B
WIDE RECEIVERS
Marqise Lee pretty much rescues the game plan on a weekly basis.
B+
OFFENSIVE LINE
Khaled Holmes endured a center’s nightmare but survived.
D+
DEFENSIVE LINE
From nine sacks against Cal to no sacks against Utah but Morgan Breslin good again.
C
LINEBACKERS
Hayes Pullard’s seven tackles and forced fumble almost standard for him.
B
DEFENSIVE BACKS
Each game proves Isiah Wiley’s ineligibility is the biggest blow of season.
C+
SPECIAL TEAMS
Why does USC commit so many penalties on its punt teams?
D+
COACHING
Fans expected that 83-yard touchdown pass to Marqise Lee well before fifth game.
C