No. 20 Southern California beat Northwestern 38-17, punctuated by a sly fake punt that sent third-string quarterback Sam Huard onto the field wearing the same No. 80 as punter Sam Johnson. He completed a 10-yard pass to Tanook Hines, extending a drive capped by Jayden Maiava's touchdown run. The number change was legally submitted and listed on the game day roster, Northwestern coach David Braun said, calling it a lesson learned and praising USC's creativity. Coach Lincoln Riley said the play had been ready for weeks, and Huard grinned, high-fiving teammates as he came off.

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