As a horde of seniors skipped the Holiday Bowl to preserve draft stock, Washington's status was never in doubt, and he capped off a sizzling senior season by reaching 1,000 yards.
The Trojans (7-5) will face No. 15 Louisville (10-3) on Wednesday with several of their position groups seriously depleted, as seniors head for the NFL draft and others have transferred.
The Trojans poach a major face from their cross-town rival in the type of all-in move that could completely turn the tides of a program coming off a disappointing season.
The Trojans poach a major face from their cross-town rival in the type of all-in move that could completely turn the tides of a program coming off a disappointing season.