Current and former Trojan players took to Twitter to discuss Washington’s win over Colorado, potentially clinching a USC Rose Bowl berth.
When Washington beat Colorado to win the Pac-12 Championship, the Huskies weren’t the only ones celebrating.
USC fans and players took to social media to discuss the conference title game, first bemoaning the fact that the Trojans didn’t get the chance to play for the championship, then tentatively celebrating the possibility of a trip to the Rose Bowl.
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During the game, JuJu Smith-Schuster was the first to call it a contest for the runners up, since the Trojans beat both Washington and Colorado.
His sentiments were echoed by former players Antwaun Woods, Scott Felix, and Su’a Cravens, while Stevie Tu’ikolovatu also let it rip.
This is the Pac12 Runner up game, y'all already know who the best team in the PAC is #FightOn
— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) December 3, 2016
This Game Dry, These Teams Still Wouldn't Have A Chance Against them Trojans
— Antwaun Woods Sr. (@AntwaunWoods_) December 3, 2016
We're watching two teams play to see who is the second best in the PAC 12. #USC
— Scott Tyler Felix (@scottstarrfelix) December 3, 2016
Now that this game is coming to a close, I can't believe colorado went to represent us in the south smh washington is throwing them around!
— Steve Tu'ikolovatu (@steviet_90) December 3, 2016
washington lucked out! purple stopped reigning on Nov. 12th when they played them TROJANS baby #REALPAC12CHAMPS #WEBEATBOTHTEAMS #WEARESC!!!
— Steve Tu'ikolovatu (@steviet_90) December 3, 2016
Trojan great Matt Leinart jumped on social media after the final whistle to wonder at USC’s chances for the Rose Bowl.
USC’s players answered with a simple message — Roses.
With Colorado loss.... question is how far do they fall. Usc to the Rose Bowl?
— Matt Leinart (@MattLeinartQB) December 3, 2016
USC ???
— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) December 3, 2016
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— Steve Tu'ikolovatu (@steviet_90) December 3, 2016
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— Justin Davis (@JD_22bsm) December 3, 2016
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— Kenny Bigelow (@_mcmxcv__) December 3, 2016
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— Darreus Rogers (@DROG_UNO) December 3, 2016
Pasadena ❤️?
— C.J. Pollard (@CJPollard1) December 3, 2016
????? ?
— Malik Dorton (@theeEliteMalik) December 3, 2016
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— MIAMI PIE (@youngpie_1) December 3, 2016
I smell roses ?? #FightOn
— Frank E. Martin II (@IAMFMII) December 3, 2016
.@rosebowlgame hey big head ?
— Adoree' Jackson (@AdoreeKnows) December 3, 2016
Sooooooooo USC to the @rosebowlgame ???????
— Soma Vainuku (@somavainuku) December 3, 2016
USC will find out their official bowl fate on Sunday.