Wolf: USC throws away balance to embrace running game

LOS ANGELES — USC coaches constantly preach the importance of a balanced offense, except when they decide otherwise.
The Trojans ran the ball 52 times against Arizona, exactly twice as much as quarterback Sam Darnold passed it against the Wildcats. It was about as uncharacteristic as USC could be when it usually tries to run and pass equally.
“It was intentional, (it was decided) before the game,” USC offensive coordinator Tee Martin said. “And really the last two games.