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The week one matchup between the USC Trojans and the Western Michigan Broncos ended up being a little closer than Trojan fans wanted it to be - there was sloppy play on both sides of the ball which, ultimately, made for some interesting moments. Let's take a look at what was going on in the Twitter universe during the game!
Here's a cool shot of the players heading onto the field:
#USC's entrance into the Coliseum: pic.twitter.com/8PHCwfVwQM
— Keely Eure (@keelyismyname) September 2, 2017
We got to see some plays from potential Heisman-candidate Ronald Jones II - he scored three touchdowns on the day:
Might've been the most impressive Ronald Jones drive of his career. Sounds absurd, but he looked good on every run. Wasn't just one breaker.
— Reign of Troy (@ReignofTroy) September 2, 2017
USC 7, WMU 0.
— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) September 2, 2017
The Trojans start the game on a 6-play, 75-yard scoring drive!#FightOn https://t.co/Smlo7icUm2
Ronald Jones TD 2 @lifesyourcup pic.twitter.com/sfteADVOdX
— Billy Marshall (@BillyM_91) September 2, 2017
Mama there goes Ronald Jones pic.twitter.com/tnsAXT9u2T
— Jack McGuire (@JackMacCFB) September 3, 2017
Western Michigan made some plays, too:
Western Michigan making some magic happen. They lead #4 USC 21-14 after this trick play pic.twitter.com/Nz15NpScBg
— Grant Kelly (@GrantKelly07) September 2, 2017
If you missed that Western Michigan wind sprint through USC's chest, here it is. pic.twitter.com/P7yqTCZFtx
— Eddie Maisonet, III (@edthesportsfan) September 3, 2017
Some were confused as to why this was not a nationally televised game:
Western Michigan is giving USC everything it can handle. This should be a national TV showcase game, not buried on Pac-12 Network.
— Michael David Smith (@MichaelDavSmith) September 2, 2017
The moment of the game, though, was when long snapper Jake Olson got the call to head onto the field late in the 4th quarter and, well, it was awesome:
USC just brought in blind long snapper Jake Olson and it's getting pretty dusty in here... pic.twitter.com/7iZ0HHyPR3
— Barstool Sports (@barstooltweetss) September 3, 2017
There has been a lot of ugly in this USC game.
— Chantel Jennings (@ChantelJennings) September 3, 2017
But blind snapper Jake Olson just had his first game snap for an XP. Kudos, USC and Jake.
Jake Olson, USC's blind long snapper, makes his college debut and delivers the perfect snap for the XP. Touching moment at the Coliseum. pic.twitter.com/hBiDEFFhDZ
— Adam Maya (@AdamJMaya) September 3, 2017
Huge cheer for that PAT with Jake Olson handling the snap flawlessly.
— Ryan Abraham (@insidetroy) September 3, 2017
Jake Olson's guide dog, Quebec, got in on the postgame celebration! #FightOn pic.twitter.com/aDgAt2ND2w
— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) September 3, 2017
USC heads into a week two matchup with the Stanford Cardinal. Check back in with us here at Conquest Chronicles for all your needs to get ready for the game!
Fight on!