{
  "id": 20132005,
  "title": "Indiana Hoosiers troll USC with California Love song after big victory",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/indiana-hoosiers-troll-usc-with-california-love-song-after-big-victory",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-15T06:51:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/indiana-hoosiers-troll-usc-california-065150280.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Following a decisive 27-13 victory over the No. 18 USC Trojans, the No. 9 Indiana Hoosiers celebrated their triumph by playing \"California Love,\" a popular track by the late rapper Tupac. This choice of song was a clear jab at USC, a California-based team. Indiana entered the game with an impressive 8-1 record, solidifying their status as one of the top teams in the nation. The Hoosiers aimed to defend their title as reigning national champions and continue their journey towards the College Football Playoff. Despite USC's strong presence in the Big Ten, Indiana proved to be the superior team, dominating the game from start to finish. Grant Wilson stepped in as the starting quarterback in place of Josh Hoover, displaying a stellar performance with 305 passing yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. Khobie Martin and Lee Beebe Jr. contributed significantly to the run game, with Martin leading the charge with 82 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries, while Beebe amassed 16 rushes for 71 yards. Nick Marsh stood out as a crucial receiver, securing four catches for 80 yards, and Charlie Becker added three receptions for 75 yards and a touchdown. The No. 9 Indiana Hoosiers will be looking forward to their upcoming road match against the Washington Huskies in Week 12, set to begin on November 21 at 3:30 p.m. ET.",
  "summary": "Curt Cignetti and the No. 9 Indiana Hoosiers got an important 27-13 win over the No. 18 USC Trojans on Saturday night, seeing the university diss their opponent with an iconic West Coast track. Indiana boasted an 8-1 record going into the game, shining as one of the best teams in the country. They look to defend their throne as reigning national […] The post Indiana Hoosiers troll USC with…",
  "key_points": [
    "Indiana Hoosiers defeat USC 27-13",
    "Team plays \"California Love\" after win",
    "Grant Wilson leads passing offense"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}