USC 28, ASU 21

USC’s Chauncey Washington runs for a big gain against Arizona St. in the 1st quarter.  (Wally Skalij / LAT)

Arizona State receiver Rudy Burgess drops a pass in front of USC defenders in the 1st quarter.  (Wally Skalij / LAT)

USC’s Rey Maualuga, left, and Matthew Jordan scramble for the ball after Arizona State’s Terry Richardson, center, fumbled on a punt return in the 1st quarter.  (Wally Skalij / LAT)

USC’s Clay Matthews gets a handle on Arizona State quaterback Rudy Carpenter in the 2nd quarter at the Coliseum Saturday.  (Wally Skalij / LAT)

USC’s Dwayne Jarrett pushes his arm into the face of Arizona State’s Chris Baloney in the 2nd quarter at the Coliseum Saturday.  (Wally Skalij / LAT)

The USC defense gang tackles Arizona State tailback Ryan Torain in the 2nd quarter at the Coliseum Saturday.  (Wally Skalij / LAT)

USC’s Ryan Kalil celebrates the winning touchdown against Arizona St. in the 4th quarter.  (Wally Skalij / LAT)

Arizona State quarterback Rudy Carpenter is pulled by USC’s Fili Moala and was forced into an incomplete pass in the 4th quarter.  (Wally Skalij / LAT)

Arizona State tailback Keegan Herring is tripped up by USC defenders Terrell Thomas, (28) and Dallas Sartz in the 4th quarter at the Coliseum Saturday.  (Wally Skalij / LAT)