JT Daniels taking role as USC’s starting quarterback in stride

LOS ANGELES — The first significant steps JT Daniels took toward securing USC’s starting quarterback job were taken 17 days ago during a 65-play live scrimmage at the venerable Coliseum.
Daniels dazzled that Saturday afternoon. Leading the offense for two series, followed by a two-minute drill, the true freshman completed 10 of 12 passes for four touchdowns without an interception, emerging as the clear frontrunner to succeed Sam Darnold behind center. The showing also commanded the