In Los Angeles, California, a power outage attributed to excessive heat caused a brief delay in the second-half kickoff of Saturday’s matchup between Utah State and USC. The game took place on September 7, with Utah State visiting the No. 13 USC Trojans.
There was no announcement in the press box as USC emerged from the tunnel while Utah State was still waiting. The stadium remained partially lit during the delay. The game resumed after a delay of under ten minutes, with USC leading 27-0 at halftime. The Trojans showcased a strong rushing performance, with Woody Marks and Quinten Joyner contributing 175 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the first half.
As USC extended their lead to 41-0 in the fourth quarter, another power outage occurred, which caused a second delay. The game continued once additional lighting was restored.
In a memorable moment during the game, Utah State head coach Nate Dreiling gathered his team to announce that walk-on athlete Noah Flores had earned a scholarship. The redshirt freshman cornerback was visibly emotional as his teammates celebrated his achievement. Flores, who did not play last season after joining USU, had an impressive high school career in Sandy, Utah, where he earned numerous accolades and recorded significant statistics.
Next weekend, Utah State will host the Utah Utes at Maverik Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 2:30 p.m. MT. Fans can tune into USU football coverage on KSL Sports Zone with Scott Garrard providing the commentary.
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