USC vs. Nebraska in the Holiday Bowl

Nebraska defensive tackle Kevin Williams breaks through to sack USC quarterback Cody Kessler in the fourth quarter.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

USC running back Javorius Allen celebrates after scoring on a two-yard run against Nebraska in the third quarter of the Holiday Bowl.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Nebraska quarterback Tommy Armstong escapes pressure from USC defensive tackle Claude Pelon before throwing a touchdown pass in the third quarter.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Nebraska receiver Jordan Westerkamp turns away from USC defensive backs Josh Shaw (6) and Gerald Bowman for a 65-yard touchdown pass play in the third quarter.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Cornhuskers kicker Drew Brown connects for a 24-yard field goal against the Trojans in the third quarter.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

USC tailback Justin Davis breaks free of Nebraska safety Corey Cooper for a long third-quarter run during the Holiday Bowl.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

USC receiver Nelson Agholor tumbles into the end zone for a touchdown reception past Nebraska safety Corey Cooper during the first half at the Holiday Bowl.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

USC safety John Plattenberg misses a tackle on Nebraska running back Ameer Abdullah during first half action Saturday at the Holiday Bowl.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

USC kick returner Adoree’ Jackson is spun around as he attempts a return against Nebraska during the first half of the Holiday Bowl.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Trojans cornerback Adoree’ Jackson can’t make the tackle on Cornhuskers receiver Kenny Bell in the first half.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Trojans running back Javorius Allen leaps over teammate Zach Banner (73) for a touchdown against the Cornhuskers in the second quarter.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

USC receiver Adoree’ Jackson is hauled down by Nebraska defenders after a reception in the Holiday Bowl.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

USC receiver Nelson Agholor (15) celebrates with teammate Bryce Dixon after scoring on a 17-yard reception in the second quarter.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

USC defensive backs Adoree’ Jackson (2) and John Plattenburg can’t prevent Nebraska receiver De’Mornay Pierson-El from scoring in the first half.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Cornhusker receiver Kenny Bell just misses a pass for a touchdown in front of Trojans cornerback Josh Shaw in the first half.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

USC kick returner Adoree’ Jackson heads toward the end zone after Nebraska kicker Drew Brown misses the tackle in the first half.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Trojans cornerback Adoree’ Jackson (2) uses his head, literally, to deflect a pass intended for Cornhuskers receiver Kenny Bell in the first half.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Trojans running back Justin Davis makes a long run during USC’s 45-42 victory over Nebraska in the Holiday Bowl last month.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

USC punter Kris Albarado has a punt blocked by Nebraska’s Kieron Williams during the first quarter of the Holiday Bowl.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Trojans punter Kris Albarado is in pain after he was brought down by Nebraska’s Kieron Williams, who partially blocked the kick.   (Lenny Ignelzi / Associated Press)

Cornhuskers offensive tackle Alex Lewis dives over Trojans linebacker Hayes Pullard for a touchdown after catching a short pass. Nebraska, though, had an illegal formation that nullified the score.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

USC safety Gerald Bowman breaks up a pass intended for Nebraska wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp in the first half of the Holiday Bowl.  (Lenny Ignelzi / Associated Press)

Nebraska quarterback Tommy Armstrong makes a pass while on the move against USC in the first half.   (Donald Miralle / Getty Images)

USC quarterback Cody Kessler unloads a pass against Nebraska in the first half.   (Donald Miralle / Getty Images)

Trojans players take the field before the start of the Holiday Bowl game against Nebraska.   (Donald Miralle / Getty Images)