The Trojans use a balanced attack -- Matt Barkley has 192 yards passing and two touchdowns while Silas Redd and Curtis McNeal combine for 273 yards rushing -- to defeat the Golden Bears, 27-9, on Saturday at the Coliseum.
USC defensive tackle Morgan Breslin is congratulated by teammate Leonard Williams after sacking Zach Maynard in the fourth quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Trojans running back Curtis McNeal fumbles as he’s tackled by Golden Bears defensive back Josh Hill in the third quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
USC safety T.J. McDonald intercepts a pass by California quarterback Zach Maynard in the third quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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USC running back Curtis McNeal breaks free on a long run as receiver Marqise Lee leads the way downfield against California on Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Trojans defensive tackle George Uko sacks Golden Bears quarterback Zach Maynard in the second quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
USC running back Silas Redd is flipped by California cornerback Steve Williams in the fourth quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Trojans receiver Marqise Lee gets past California defensive back
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USC running back Silas Redd is brought down by California defensive back Josh Hill (23) and linebacker Robert Mullins in the third quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
USC defensive end Wes Horton (96) and defensive tackle George Uko team up to sack California quarterback Zach Maynard in the second quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Trojans running back Curtis McNeal scores a touchdown against California defensive back Alex Logan in the second quarter Saturday. The score was nullified by a holding penalty. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Golden Bears linebacker J.P. Hurrell intercepts a pass intended for Trojans receiver Marqise Lee in the second quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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USC receiver Robert Woods can’t hold onto a pass against California on Saturday at
California cornerback Steve Williams intercepts a pass intended for USC receiver Robert Woods in the first quarter Saturday. (Harry How / Getty Images)
USC running back Silas Redd scores on a 33-yard run against California in the first quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Trojans receiver Marqise Lee fails to make the catch against Golden Bears defensive back Josh Hill in the first half Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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Trojans defensive end Morgan Breslin sacks Golden Bears quarterback Zach Maynard in the second quarter Saturday. (Harry How / Getty Images)
USC running back Silas Redd scores on a 33-yard run against California in the first half Saturday. (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press)
California quarterback Zach Maynard is sacked by USC defensive end Wes Horton in the first half Saturday. (Harry How / Getty Images)
Trojans quarterback Matt Barkley passes from the protection of the pocket against California in the first half on Saturday (Harry How / Getty Images)
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California quarterback Zach Maynard is sacked by USC defensive end Leonard Williams in the first half Saturday. (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press)