COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Dart Out, Slovis Returns As USC’s QB Scramble Continues
Sep 22, 2021, 9:34 AM
USC quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks downfield before unleashing a pass during the game between the Washington State Cougars and the USC Trojans on September 18, 2021 at Martin Stadium in Pullman, WA. (Photo by Robert Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
(Photo by Robert Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The quarterback competition at Southern California might be over before it even started.
Jaxson Dart did not practice Tuesday after the freshman sustained a knee injury in the Trojans’ 45-14 win at Washington State.
Win the day. Wield the sword.
Quite the debut from @JaxsonDart!#FightOn | #KeepingTraditionsAlive pic.twitter.com/JZ6F1tI7k1
— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) September 18, 2021
Three-year starter Kedon Slovis took first-team reps after being knocked out of the game because of a neck injury.
1-0 on the week. Love this squad! All we got, all we need ✌️FTFO pic.twitter.com/zBaPuClMse
— Jaxson Dart (@JaxsonDart) September 19, 2021
Interim coach Donte Williams would not discuss the status of Dart, who came off the bench to throw for 391 yards and four touchdowns.
