USC slips backup QB Sam Huard in as No. 80 for fake punt vs Northwestern

November 7, 2025

By Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY: It’s not odd to see teams run special team trick plays, but No. 21 Southern California pulled off one of the sneakiest fake punts you’ll ever see.

Against Northwestern on Friday, Nov. 7, the Trojans faced fourth down near midfield early in the second quarter. The punt team ran out onto the field, but when the play began, the punter looked like a seasoned quarterback, dropping back and delivering a dot left-handed to receiver Tanook Hines for the first down on a well-timed throw after standing tall in the pocket.

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USC slips backup QB Sam Huard in as No. 80 for fake punt vs Northwestern

USC's punter looked like a quarterback when he executed a fake punt. However, it was a quarterback that just wore the same number as the punter.

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