USC running back Eli Sanders made two stops at Iowa State and New Mexico before returning home.

The redshirt senior finally made his debut at the Coliseum as a Trojan on Saturday, and dished out at least 10 tickets to friends and family to come watch him average 6.6 yards on five carries as part of an explosive rushing attack that led USC to a 73-13 win over Missouri State .

“Coming back home and playing for SC is super huge for me and my family,” Sanders told reporters after the game. “Just having the opportunity to come here at this university and get my degree and also play sports is truly a blessing.”

But what if Sanders — who grew up in Oceanside before moving to Arizona — had been with USC from the beginning? We may never know the answer, but a renewed emphasis on developing b

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