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USC defensive lineman Luke Wafle named Big Ten Freshman of the Week
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On Saturday evening, the USC football team defeated Washington 25-21 at the Coliseum. With the victory, the Trojans improved to 5-1 on the season and 2-1 in Big Ten play.
On Monday, the conference announced its league honors for Week 5. For his performance against Washington, USC defensive lineman Luke Wafle was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week.
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Wafle recorded five total tackles in the victory. Of those tackles, two went for a loss and one was a sack, the first of his college football career. The freshman standout now has 22 tackles on the season.
After taking down Washington, Wafle and the Trojans will now hit the road and head to Penn State for the Nittany Lions ' White Out game this Saturday. Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. Pacific time/7:30 p.m. Eastern time on NBC.
Oct 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; General view inside the stadium prior to the game between the USC Trojans and the Washington Huskies at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Hooper-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley looks on against the Washington Huskies during the third quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Hooper-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Huskies head coach Jedd Fisch reacts against the USC Trojans during the fourth quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Hooper-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) passes the ball against the Washington Huskies during the first quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Hooper-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. (1) passes the ball against the USC Trojans during the first quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Hooper-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans running back Waymond Jordan (2) scores a rushing touchdown against the Washington Huskies during the second quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Hooper-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Huskies tight end Baron Naone (85) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the USC Trojans during the first quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Hooper-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans cheerleaders during the first half between the USC Trojans and the Washington Huskies at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Hooper-Imagn Images
(Griffin Hooper, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Tanook Hines (16) scores a touchdown against Washington Huskies cornerback Dylan Robinson (6) during the third quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Hooper-Imagn Images
(Griffin Hooper, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley and Washington Huskies head coach Jedd Fisch shake hands after the game at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Hooper-Imagn Images
(Griffin Hooper, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s ugly 25-21 victory over Washington
Oct 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; General view inside the stadium prior to the game between the USC Trojans and the Washington Huskies at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Hooper-Imagn Images
(Griffin Hooper, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s ugly 25-21 victory over Washington
Oct 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; General view inside the stadium prior to the game between the USC Trojans and the Washington Huskies at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Hooper-Imagn Images
(Griffin Hooper, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s ugly 25-21 victory over Washington
Oct 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley looks on against the Washington Huskies during the third quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Hooper-Imagn Images
(Griffin Hooper, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s ugly 25-21 victory over Washington
Oct 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Huskies head coach Jedd Fisch reacts against the USC Trojans during the fourth quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Hooper-Imagn Images
(Griffin Hooper, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s ugly 25-21 victory over Washington
Oct 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) passes the ball against the Washington Huskies during the first quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Hooper-Imagn Images
(Griffin Hooper, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s ugly 25-21 victory over Washington
Oct 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. (1) passes the ball against the USC Trojans during the first quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Hooper-Imagn Images
(Griffin Hooper, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s ugly 25-21 victory over Washington
Oct 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans running back Waymond Jordan (2) scores a rushing touchdown against the Washington Huskies during the second quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Hooper-Imagn Images
(Griffin Hooper, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s ugly 25-21 victory over Washington
Oct 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Huskies tight end Baron Naone (85) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the USC Trojans during the first quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Hooper-Imagn Images
(Griffin Hooper, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s ugly 25-21 victory over Washington
Oct 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans cheerleaders during the first half between the USC Trojans and the Washington Huskies at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Hooper-Imagn Images
(Griffin Hooper, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s ugly 25-21 victory over Washington
Oct 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Tanook Hines (16) scores a touchdown against Washington Huskies cornerback Dylan Robinson (6) during the third quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Hooper-Imagn Images
(Griffin Hooper, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s ugly 25-21 victory over Washington
Oct 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley and Washington Huskies head coach Jedd Fisch shake hands after the game at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Hooper-Imagn Images
(Griffin Hooper, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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