Louisville football entered Holiday Bowl with better record but USC proved more talented

SAN DIEGO — Despite USC’s 7-5 record, Louisville knew not to take the tradition-rich Trojans lightly in the Holiday Bowl. Though both football teams were looking to overcome losing skids and end the season with a win, the Trojans were playing for pride after a tumultuous season that included the firing of their defensive coordinator. USC quarterback Miller Moss emerged as the biggest star and helped his team turn the tide. Replacing 2022 Heisman winner Caleb Williams, Moss threw a Holiday Bowl- record six touchdown passes in USC’s 42-28 win over Louisville on Wednesday night at Petco Park. Cardinals defensive lineman Stephen Herron, who never beat USC during his time at Stanford, wasn’t fazed by the Trojans’ record and noted…