USC QB Jaxson Dart Dominates Over Washington State, Alumni Reacts

The USC Trojans took the field in Pullman Washington with low energy, overall morale and little hope. After finishing the first quarter without a score on the board, a 'blowout win' seemed all but possible for the Trojans.

However, things quickly turned around as freshman QB Jaxson Dart showed out and led USC to victory after a stellar debut. Dart finished the day 30-for-46 for 391 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions.

USC made many big changes this weekend including firing former head coach Clay Helton and promoting cornerbacks coach Donte Williams to interim, but could a change at the QB position be next?

According to many, Dart exceeded all of their expectations.

Alumni Reactions

Former USC QB Matt Leinart

Jaxson Dart slinging it. I know they are really high on this young kid.
— Matt Leinart (@MattLeinartQB) September 18, 2021

Former USC Long Snapper Jake Olson

Wow Dart breathing some life into us before half!
— Jake Olson (@JakeOlson61) September 18, 2021

Former USC Safety Su'a Cravens

Jaxson Dart leads this Trojans offense to yet another touchdown drive. We wanted any kind of offensive rhythm and Jaxson Dart with his Billy Idol swag came thru and delivered lol Trojans up 35-14!#FightOn ✌🏽 pic.twitter.com/mZKBhWdOSY
— Su’a (@iammsuzy) September 18, 2021

This USC team looks like a completely different squad after Jaxson Dart checked into the game. Might be some major changes come next week not just on the O-Line, but in the QB room as well.#FightOn ✌🏽
— Su’a (@iammsuzy) September 18, 2021

Media Reactions

Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul calling Kedon Slovis on Monday after signing Jaxson Dart pic.twitter.com/SAFWklZtup
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) September 18, 2021

A fired head coach may be the least of USC’s worries this week. pic.twitter.com/fwkHuLWiS3
— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) September 18, 2021

USC fans...how you feeling about Jaxson Dart?

30-46, 391 yds, 4 TD, 2 INT. The true freshman was also the Trojans' leading rusher (6 carries, 32 yds)

Heck of a comeback for @CoachDee_USC in his first win as a HC.
— Ashley Adamson (@AdamsonAshley) September 18, 2021

Player Reactions

Former USC RB Markese Stepp

Jaxson Dart got all the tools man. Can’t wait to see how he develops.
— Markese Stepp (@markese_stepp) September 18, 2021

USC Wide Receiver Kyron Ware-Hudson

LOVE SEEING ALL MY BROTHERS EAT!!!✌🏾
— KYRON HUDSON🇬🇧 (@kyron___hudson) September 18, 2021

USC Linebacker Hunter Echols

Jaxon Dart 🎯 that’s it that’s the tweet
— HUNTER (@hunter_tyb) September 18, 2021

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