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UCLA Football: 3 takeaways from statement win over USC in Week 12

By Connor Muldowney

Nov 20, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) scores a touchdown past Southern California Trojans linebacker Ralen Goforth (10) in the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) scores a touchdown past Southern California Trojans linebacker Ralen Goforth (10) in the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 20, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) throws a pass against the Southern California Trojans in the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) throws a pass against the Southern California Trojans in the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Dorian Thompson-Robinson had a legendary performance

Like Zach Charbonnet, Dorian Thompson-Robinson shined in one of the biggest games of his UCLA career, dominating USC with six total touchdowns and nearly 400 total yards. He was a monster all afternoon long against the Trojans and he looked like a superstar.

There has to be some talk about a potential return for DTR next season, utilizing that COVID-19 year, and if he does come back, he might just improve that draft stock tenfold.

For as much criticism as DTR has gotten throughout his career, he shut out all the noise on the road against a hated rival after two straight losses in the rivalry and just toyed with the Trojans for 60 straight minutes. He had 349 passing yards and four touchdowns with two picks and he rushed for another 46 yards and two scores.

Including this beauty:

Yes, that’s a 6-foot-2 defender nearly standing straight up that DTR just hurdled to score his second rushing touchdown of the day.

You have to feel good for this kid who has had an up-and-down career and he just had his best game of the season against USC. What a legendary performance this was.

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