Utah overcame an early 14-point deficit and stormed back to win 47-24 to capture its second straight Pac-12 championship and clinch a spot in the Rose Bowl.
A two-loss team has never made the College Football Playoff, so the loss by USC may open the door for No. 5 Ohio State to slide into the field of four.
It was a stunning turn of events after a scintillating start from Caleb Williams and the USC offense. Williams, the Heisman Trophy favorite, was on fire early before an early hamstring injury limited his mobility. He added to his Heisman reel in the first quarter with a beautiful on-the-move deep ball to Tahj Washington and a special 59-yard scramble.