No. 6 USC defense clamps down, beats Washington State 30-14


              Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward (1) prepares to throw during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
            
              Southern California wide receiver Mario Williams (4) scores a touchdown past Washington State defensive back Jaden Hicks (25) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
            
              Washington State wide receiver Robert Ferrel (12) celebrates after catching a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
            
              Southern California running back Travis Dye (26) scores a rushing touchdown against Washington State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
            
              Washington State running back Nakia Watson (25) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a pass from quarterback Cameron Ward during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 6 USC defense clamps down, beats Washington State 30-14