"Trojans' Historic Achievement: 3rd Consecutive Game Scoring 50+ Points Marks a Program Milestone"

USC has scored at least 50 points in each of their first three games, the first time in program history.

In an impressive display of offensive prowess, the Southern California Trojans have become the first team in seven years to start a season with such a high scoring rate. They have managed to score at least 50 points in each of their first three games, a feat that has never been achieved in the history of the program. Their latest victory, a dominant 56-10 win over Stanford, brought their total points scored to 178, the highest in the Football Bowl Subdivision since the 2016 season. This remarkable achievement has been made possible by the exceptional performances of their star quarterback, Caleb Williams, who has thrown for 12 touchdowns without a single interception, making him the leading candidate for the 2022 Heisman Trophy.

The Trojans' offensive prowess is further highlighted by the fact that their 49 first-half points against Stanford were the most they have scored since their 1974 game against Notre Dame, where they also scored 49 points. This level of offensive dominance has rarely been seen in college football, with the Trojans' 178 points in their first three games tying them for the second-most in any three-game stretch. The only other times they have achieved such high-scoring starts were in the 1925 and 2005 seasons when they scored 186 and 178 points, respectively.

While the Trojans have been setting records on offense, North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton has also been making waves with his exceptional performances. In a thrilling two-overtime victory against Appalachian State, Hampton rushed for a career-high 234 yards and three touchdowns, becoming only the second player this season to rush for over 200 yards. This impressive performance follows Hampton's standout freshman season last year, where he became the first Carolina true freshman since 1946 to rush for 100 yards in his first career game. According to Sportradar, Hampton's performance against Appalachian State is the fifth-best rushing performance by a Tar Heels player since 2000.

In other college football news, the Nebraska Cornhuskers have had a rough start to the season under first-year coach Matt Rhule, with turnovers being their Achilles' heel. Out of their 22 offensive series, eight have ended with interceptions or fumbles, leading to their 0-2 start. This is the first time since 2004 that the Cornhuskers have had four turnovers in back-to-back games. Quarterback Jeff Sims has been particularly prone to turnovers, accounting for six of the team's eight giveaways, the most by any player in the Power Five conferences.

On the other hand, the Syracuse Orange, a team that has struggled to score in recent years, has had a scoring spree in their first two games of the season. With a total of 113 points, they have achieved the fourth-highest scoring total in program history at this point. Their dominant victories over FCS Colgate and Western Michigan have showcased their offensive firepower, with their 45 first-half points against Western Michigan being their highest against an FBS opponent since at least 2000.

In the realm of receiving, Gage Larvadain of Miami (Ohio) had a standout performance, accumulating the most receiving yards in a game in two seasons. He caught eight balls for 273 yards and three touchdowns against Massachusetts, marking the highest receiving yardage since Ohio State's Jaxon Smith-Njigba had 347 yards in the 2022 Rose Bowl.

Defensively, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights have shown significant improvement compared to last season. Ranked 95th nationally in defense last year, they have only allowed 14 points in their first two games, the fewest since the 2012 season. Their wins over Northwestern and Temple have given the team a much-needed confidence boost.

In the FCS, Fordham quarterback CJ Montes has continued the team's tradition of high-scoring offenses. He threw for five touchdowns for the second consecutive game in their 40-37 victory over Buffalo. The Rams' 69 touchdown passes since the start of last season are the most by any FCS team. Montes has thrown 11 touchdowns without an interception in the first three games, following in the footsteps of record-setting quarterback Tim DeMorat, who threw 56 touchdowns for the Rams last season.

Overall, the college football season has seen some remarkable performances and achievements, with teams and players setting records and making their mark on the field. As the season progresses, it will be exciting to see how these standout performers continue to make an impact and shape the landscape of college football.

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