Trojans tailback Joe McKnight tries to break free from Beavers defenders Tim Clark (21) and Cameron Collins in the first quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Oregon State receiver Jordan Bishop comes up with a juggling catch in front of USC safety Will Harris during Saturday’s game at the Coliseum. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
USC lineman Butch Lewis (68) clears a path for tailback Joe McKnight in the first quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
USC receiver Damian Williams breaks the tackle of Oregon State’s Dwight Roberson during a punt return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
USC cornerback Kevin Thomas knocks down a pass intended for Oregon State receiver Markus Wheaton in the third quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
USC linebacker Chris Galippo celebrates after the Trojans recovered a fumble by Oregon State in the first quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
USC linebacker Chris Galippo (54) and defensive end Everson Griffen bring down Beavers running back Jacquizz Rodgers in the first quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Oregon State’s James Dockery deflects a pass intended for Trojans receiver Damian Williams in the second quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Trojans tailback Allen Bradford fends off Oregon State’s Lance Mitchell with a stiff arm during a 43-yard touchdown run in the third quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Oregon State’s Lance Mitchell dives in vain as USC tailback Allen Bradford turns the corner on a 43-yard touchdown run in the third quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
USC receiver Ronald Johnson makes a diving catch for a touchdown in the second quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
USC receiver Damian Williams comes down with a reception despite the defense of Oregon State’s Lance Mitchell (10) and Cameron Collins in the second quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Trojans quarterback Matt Barkley scrambles for positive yardarge against Oregon State’s Stephan Paea in the third quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
