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With (possible?) returning players like Dwayne Jarrett and a great recruiting class, Coach Pete Carroll and USC are set for next year. (Harry How / Getty Images)
Coming off Rose Bowl win, Trojans figure to be a serious contender for the BCS title in 2007. Jarrett has until Jan. 15 to decide if he'll return. Game Day Photos -
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USC FOOTBALL
USC still has a chance to get to BCS title game despite loss to Oregon State, but only if it can correct a laundry list of problems. There are at least five areas of concern. >>
USC FYI
The tailback could make the trip to Washington State because of an injury to Joe McKnight. >>
USC FOOTBALL
USC quarterback says he has put his four-turnover performance against Arizona State behind him and is focusing on this week's game at Washington State. >>
CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The Trojans jump several spots in the polls despite a ragged 28-0 victory over Arizona State, which many voters might not have seen. >>
USC FOOTBALL
The quarterback commits turnovers on four straight third-quarter possessions, but Trojans beat Arizona State anyway, 28-0. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Ankle injury could sideline Sun Devils quarterback for game at the Coliseum. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Defensive backs hope Arizona State's Rudy Carpenter will play. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Trojans fans may be upset about the way Bolden handled his announcement not to go to USC, but Trojans assistant David Watson praises Bolden's skills, and Bolden says it was just a stunt. >>
USC FOOTBALL
It took some time for the former Arkansas quarterback to find his way for the Trojans, but he seems to be very close and has been elevated to No. 2 behind Mark Sanchez. >>
USC FOOTBALL FYI
Quarterback finishes practice showing no ill effects from bone bruise that temporarily sidelined him against Oregon. >>
USC FOOTBALL FYI
Quarterback takes snaps for first time since suffering a knee injury last week, a promising sign for Saturday against Arizona State. Maualuga will start at middle linebacker. >>
USC FOOTBALL
The tailback from Louisiana was considered the next Reggie Bush, but his sophomore season with the Trojans has had its ups and downs. >>
USC FOOTBALL FYI
The sophomore, who could start in place of the injured Mark Sanchez, looks good at times in practice but struggles against blitz package. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Trojans' starting quarterback is unable to practice because of a knee injury suffered in win over Oregon. Sanchez hopes to play this week but backup Mustain is being prepped to start if needed. >>
USC FOOTBALL
The Trojans backed themselves into a corner in the Pac-10 race by losing at Oregon State. Another defeat Saturday against Oregon could push them all the way out. >>
USC FOOTBALL
USC defensive end Clay Matthews' brother Casey is a linebacker for Oregon, while USC nose tackle Christian Tupou could butt heads Saturday with his brother Fenuki, an Oregon offensive tackle. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Transfer from Arkansas is Trojans' No. 2 quarterback for Saturday. On defense, Brian Cushing replaces Rey Maualuga in the middle. >>
USC FOOTBALL
The nose tackle says Coach Pete Carroll talked to him about setting a better example after missteps in upset loss to Oregon State. >>
NEWSWIRE
Lineman who attended Michigan State was considered a bust in the NFL. >>
USC FOOTBALL
A loss Saturday against Oregon probably would relegate the Trojans to a 'minor' bowl game -- a huge consideration for a team that has played in BCS bowls six straight years. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Junior speaks quietly, but he is unhappy about lack of carries in loss to Oregon State. >>
CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Thursday's upset at Oregon State, marking the third straight year they've been derailed by a Pac-10 underling, doesn't eliminate the Trojans from the national title race, but it really puts them behin >>
HELENE ELLIOTT
Two years ago, they lost on a failed two-point conversion in Corvallis. This time, they aren't quite sure what happened. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Trojans trail, 21-0, at halftime against a 251/2-point underdog, and late rally falls short as their national title hopes take a major hit. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Linebacker Rey Maualuga, safety Taylor Mays, linebacker Brian Cushing and guard Zack Heberer are all hurt in upset loss to Oregon State. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Elusive 5-foot-7 tailback Jacquizz Rodgers creates havoc on the field and finishes with 186 yards in 37 carries to lead upset victory by Oregon State. >>
Officials say the 2-hour closure tonight is part of a pilot program to improve the safety of joggers, skaters and cyclists. >>
CHRIS DUFRESNE/COLLEGE FOOTBALL
USC and UCLA can't make room on their schedules for a trip to the San Joaquin Valley. >>
USC FOOTBALL
The No. 1-ranked Trojans, with a goal of an undefeated season, are back for the first time to face the Beavers in their Pac-10 opener. Here's a look at some of the key issues and matchups. >>
USC FOOTBALL
The Trojans are expected to again roll in the Pacific 10 Conference but as they've learned in the past, upsets can happen at any time. >>
USC FOOTBALL
The junior is moved ahead of Mitch Mustain and Aaron Corp as backup to Mark Sanchez for Oregon State game because of his experience in the system. >>
USC FOOTBALL
The linebacker/defensive end's rise from 2004 walk-on to 2008 NFL prospect has been a boon for Trojans' defense, and unprecedented in recent USC history. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Tests show the starting cornerback has a hairline fracture in one of his vertebrae. Josh Pinkard will start in his spot Thursday in Pac-10 opener at Oregon State. >>
CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The relative weakness of the Pac-10 could work against the Trojans when the spots in the BCS title game are decided. >>
USC FYI
The junior cornerback is facing a felony charge of resisting a police officer. He will still be allowed to play Thursday against Oregon State if he is medically cleared. >>
USC FOOTBALL FYI
Neither running backs coach Todd McNair nor any of his top tailbacks require a prompt to know how many times each has carried the ball. >>
USC FOOTBALL FYI
Coach implores players to avoid potentially troublesome situations as the top-ranked Trojans approach two days free of football. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Coach Pete Carroll takes wait-and-see approach regarding status of USC cornerback accused of resisting a police officer at a party in Colton. Wright's attorney says the charges should be dropped. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The unit had a quiet performance in the opener against Virginia, but dominated an experienced Ohio State team. >>
USC FYI
The big stage did not bother USC running back Joe McKnight. >>
USC FOOTBALL FYI
Trojans coach is interviewed by '60 Minutes,' and quarterback has his own enjoyable moments watching film of win over Ohio State. >>
CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Even after the Trojans' wipeout of then-No. 5 Ohio State, four voters in the coaches' poll remain unconvinced and list another school atop their ballots. >>
USC FYI
The top-ranked Trojans, coming off an impressive victory over Ohio State, face 1-2 Oregon State next. Their coach is confident they will handle success. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Mark Sanchez throws four touchdown passes as Trojans reaffirm their top ranking with convincing win over the No. 5 Buckeyes at the Coliseum. >>
USC NOTES
The linebacker likes himself after dynamic performance against Ohio State. >>
USC FOOTBALL
His first game at the Coliseum as USC's starting quarterback is a success -- and he has the rest of the college world watching. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Game features four of the best in the nation, led by Rey Maualuga and James Laurinaitis. >>
USC FOOTBALL
High-pressure clash of top-five teams won't decide the Bowl Championship Series national title, but it will go a long way in determining who gets to play for it. Buckeyes' Beanie Wells is out, though. >>
USC FOOTBALL FYI
Starting cornerback for the Trojans faces a felony charge of resisting a police officer in connection with a Labor Day weekend party in Colton, his hometown. >>
USC FOOTBALL FYI
Buckeyes Coach Tressel says the running back has lingering soreness in his right foot after Wednesday's workout. >>
USC FYI
USC's defensive tackle prefers the Ohio State style after making no tackles against Virginia. >>
USC FYI
Trojans Coach Pete Carroll had predicted that the star running back would recover from a foot injury in time to play against the top-ranked USC. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Trojans' blockers shined in opener against Virginia, a 52-7 win in which the team rushed for 218 yards and Mark Sanchez wasn't sacked. But the No. 5 Buckeyes will provide a much sterner test. >>
USC FYI
Prices range from $100 to $5,000 on one leading marketplace website and even the players are coming up short getting tickets for family members. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Dominating victory over Virginia is enough to put the Trojans ahead of Georgia and Ohio State, who played lesser opponents. Trojans are also No. 1 in the coaches' poll. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Lonnie White's Xs and O's after USC's 52-7 rout of Virginia. >>
CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Trojans' road to national title game has some obvious big obstacles (like Ohio State), but the last couple years it's often been little ones (Stanford, Oregon State) that trip them up. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Taking the ball away is important for the Trojans, and their numbers have been down the last two seasons. >>
USC FYI
Rain was falling when USC's team charter arrived in Virginia, a possible precursor to what the Trojans might have to deal with in their opener Saturday against Virginia. >>
USC FOOTBALL FYI
Corp has a slight edge over Mitch Mustain. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Coach Pete Carroll says of practice session in which Sanchez threw two interceptions: 'There's some rust in there and we've got to hopefully get him clean by the weekend,' when USC faces Virginia. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Four Pacific 10 Conference teams face each other on the opening weekend. >>
USC FYI
The junior participates in his first full practice since dislocating his left kneecap on Aug. 8. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
USC remains the best in the West, favored to win a seventh straight Pac-10 title, and it doesn't seem to be getting old for them or for Pete Carroll. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Quarterback Mark Sanchez's quick recovery from knee injury and progress by receivers and offensive line spark increased optimism a week before opener. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Few mistakes, no injuries recorded in 78-play controlled event. >>
USC FOOTBALL
The fourth-string quarterback performs with authority at Thursday's scrimmage at the Coliseum. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Injured quarterback might be ready for opener against Virginia. >>
USC FYI
Running back sustains ankle and hip sprains when he is hit from behind at scrimmage drill. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The wide receiver left a messy situation at Arkansas to transfer to USC, and the Razorbacks' loss has been his (and Trojans') gain. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Sanchez demonstrates he can drop back quickly and throw a variety of passes, and he still hopes to be ready for opener. But he also admits there is pain in his left knee. >>
USC FYI
The sophomore tailback, who missed time last week after a door was closed on two of his fingers, sits out practice because of a hyperextended right elbow. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Trojans appear to have ample depth at the position, unless injuries hit like last season. But with six qualified candidates, will there be enough carries to go around? >>
FROM THE AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Confident, cocky Texas talks the talk and walks the walk >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Thumbnail sketches of the six Trojans running backs who will be vying for playing time this season. >>
CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Ben Olson, out eight weeks with a foot injury, is Bruins' latest quarterback casualty, with reinforcements in short supply. Meanwhile, Trojans appear to have the depth to absorb Mark Sanchez's injury. >>
CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Pete Carroll's Trojans team is a cannon compared with the water pistol that Rick Neuheisel inherited with the Bruins. >>
The former head coach also presided over the team's 1992 Freedom Bowl loss to Fresno State. >>
The university says it doesn't have to run the stadium, and offers some concessions in a naming-rights deal -- as long as the money would go toward renovating the Coliseum. >>
USC 24, UCLA 7
They get revenge for last year's upset, will play in Rose Bowl for the third year in a row. USC amasses 437 yards, 231 rushing, while holding UCLA to a season-low 168 yards. >>
FOOTBALL
Villaraigosa's reversal could put pressure on the stadium to negotiate with USC, which is threatening to move to the Rose Bowl. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
USC's nose guard preserved a 22-21 victory in 1981 by knocking down a field-goal attempt on last play of the game. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Sports information directors Tessalone and Dellins have many vivid memories from the intracity series, but most involve what happened before or after the game. >>
No matter the playing field, the Bruins and Trojans kick up the heat for their crosstown matchups, where the competition can turn into 'a real zoo.' >>
Xs and O's
Bruins won last year behind stellar play by the defensive unit, but Booty's experience and leadership are significant tools for the Trojans. >>
USC REPORT
Drew Radovich answered almost before the question was asked. >>
93RD ROSE BOWL / USC VS. MICHIGAN
Trojans, Wolverines just missed title game, and Rose Bowl may presage next year's BCS matchup >>
93RD ROSE BOWL / USC VS. MICHIGAN
Big game today could push USC's Booty into Heisman discussion. If he struggles, he could be battling for his job in '07. >>
93RD ROSE BOWL / USC VS. MICHIGAN
Robinson and Schembechler were foes on the field but became friends off it >>
NOTES
The lingering controversy over Reggie Bush and alleged improper benefits has spilled onto the sideline of today's Rose Bowl game between No. 3 Michigan and No. 8 USC. >>
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