Handing Out First-Quarter 2022 Grades for the USC Trojans

ErikTMcKinney

USC Trojans wide receiver Mario Williams (4) tries to avoid Fresno State Bulldogs linebacker Malachi Langley (35) and gains yards after catching a pass during an NCAA football game against the Bulldogs played on September 17, 2022 at the Los Angeles Memor — USC Trojans wide receiver Mario Williams (4) tries to avoid Fresno State Bulldogs linebacker Malachi Langley (35) (Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

With three games in the books, the USC Trojans are one-quarter of the way through the 2022 regular season. USC is one of five undefeated Pac-12 teams, but the only one to post a conference win to this point. Before the Trojans make the trip north to Corvallis and Oregon State this weekend, we're looking back and handing out grades based on USC's performances in the first three games of the season.

Garry Paskwietz (1966-2019)

Garry Paskwietz was a pioneer in bringing team-specific sports coverage to the internet. He founded WeAreSC in 1998 and was an Emmy winner for his work with Fox Sports West. Always generous with his time, knowledge, and compassion, he touched the lives of countless USC and high school football fans.