2. He's at his best when everything is going against him. Once again, when presented with a challenge, he delivered. With USC facing a 14-point deficit (the largest deficit they've faced all season), Darnold took over the game in the second half, especially on third and fourth downs, leading the Trojans on TD drives of 98, 88 and 93 yards. He went 6 for 6, and ran for a first down, on third and fourth downs during those three TD drives. They had several third-and-long situations that weren't easy to navigate against a good defense like Utah's. He made every play.