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Trojans, Darnold stave off second-half surge by Arizona

LOS ANGELES_Sam Darnold does not wilt easily, but USC does often melt down as spectacularly as it was late Saturday evening in a gonzo Pac-12 game between No. 17 USC and No. 22 Arizona.

USC had led by 22 points. Twenty-two points became 15. Fifteen became eight. Eight became zero. Another quarterback had taken over the game - had started to eclipse even Darnold: Arizona's electrifying sophomore Khalil Tate. Eight minutes remained. The game was slipping away.

Darnold strolled onto the field with little

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