"There were glimpses of each Tuesday night for USC, in a brutal 30-27 Alamo Bowl overtime defeat at the hands of Texas Christian. Equal reminders both of what could have been this season, had USC ever played at its best for long, and also flashes of why it never managed to come together. In one moment, there was freshman Tanook Hines, sprinting to catch a deep ball in stride, announcing himself as a rising star."
"But the final minutes took the Trojans on a tour of all the most glaring concerns from their 2025 season, from the leaky defense to the missed opportunities on offense. USC had led by two scores with less than five minutes remaining, only to see its lead evaporate in that span. It got all the way to the five-yard line in overtime, but failed to punch in, settling for a field goal that would spell its demise."
TCU defeated No. 16 USC 30-27 in the Alamo Bowl when Jeremy Payne broke multiple tackles and scored a 35-yard walk-off touchdown in overtime. USC led by two scores with under five minutes remaining but allowed a comeback that erased the lead. The Trojans reached the five-yard line in overtime but settled for a field goal instead of a touchdown. Freshman Tanook Hines had six catches for 163 yards, signaling future promise. The game showcased USC's recurring problems this season, including a leaky defense and missed offensive opportunities that cost the team.
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