On a drizzle-laden Rose Bowl field, the USC Trojans defeated their crosstown rival, the UCLA Bruins, 19-13. The defense wasn’t perfect, but they’ve stepped up time and time again when it mattered and earned MVP honors for tonight's efforts.

Jayden Maiava's 4-yard touchdown pass to Ja'Kobi Lane midway through the fourth quarter proved the game-winning score for Southern California, which escaped a defensive tussle with rival and host UCLA

Lincoln Riley won a game on Saturday night. USC football fought past UCLA, 19-13. The Trojans clinched a bowl bid. They won't have a losing season. It's better to win than lose, especially in a rivalry game.