USC quarterback changes number for trick play in win vs. Northwestern. Was it legal?

The Trojans' third-string quarterback, Sam Huard, wore punter Sam Johnson's number on a fake punt to fool the Northwestern defense.

USC QB Sam Huard changed his number to match the punter, then made a key trick play throw

USC QB Sam Huard changed his number to match the punter, then made a key trick play throw originally appeared on The Sporting ...

Mike Pereira: USC Trick Play Should Not Have Counted

A bold trick play, a jersey swap, and a first down — but Mike Pereira says USC’s fake punt should not have counted.

USC QB, in punter's number, fools Northwestern with trick play

USC pulled off a remarkable fake punt against Northwestern on Friday night by sending out third-string quarterback Sam Huard in the same uniform number as the Trojans' punter.

USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava Prevents Pick-Six vs. Northwestern in Viral Play

The No. 19 USC Trojans are hosting the Northwestern Wildcats in a Friday night matchup. The Trojans are 6-2, looking to win ...

USC fools Northwestern with all-time trick play

In a masterstroke of deception that left Northwestern bewildered, No. 20 USC pulled off one of the most audacious fake punts in recent college football ...

Dabo Swinney's son Clay scores on trick play vs Florida State for 2-point conversion

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney's son, Clay, scored a two-point conversion on a trick play to give the Tigers an early lead vs Florida State.