2. Tight ends. USC quarterback John David Booty completed 12 of 25 passes for 148 yards with two touchdowns and one interception, but did not complete a pass to tight end Fred Davis. Arizona State quarterback Rudy Carpenter completed 12 of 21 passes for 124 yards. He completed four passes to tight end Zach Miller, including an eight-yard touchdown pass.
3. Turnovers. For the first time in three games, USC created a turnover that gave the ball to its offense, recovering a muffed punt in the first quarter to set up Gable's scoring run for a 14-0 lead. Booty, however, turned the ball over twice with a fumble and an interception that was returned for a touchdown. USC recorded two sacks, ending a two-game drought.
— Gary Klein
