Quarterback Sam Darnold, linebacker Uchenna Nwosu named USC’s co-MVPs

Sam Darnold and Uchenna Nwosu shared USC’s team MVP honors at its awards banquet on Wednesday night.
Darnold, the Trojans’ star quarterback, threw for 3,787 yards, 26 touchdowns and 12 interceptions this season, completing 64 percent of his passes. The redshirt sophomore also ran for five touchdowns.
Nwosu, a senior outside linebacker and one of the team’s most disruptive pass rushers, compiled 71 tackles, including 9½ behind the line of scrimmage, plus 7½ sacks,