Trojans tailback Stafon Johnson gets outside the block of tight end Anthony McCoy to score the eventual winning touchdown against Ohio State on Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Quarterback Matt Barkley (7) and tailback Stafon Johnson celebrate with USC fans after defeating Ohio State, 18-15, on Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
USC linebacker Chris Galippo is knocked out of bounds at the two-yard line after returning an intercepted pass in the first quarter Saturday. The Trojans scored their first touchdown moments later. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
USC’s Taylor Mays, left, and Josh Pinkard team up to bring down Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor after a nine-yard gain in the first quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Buckeyes receiver DeVier Posey leaps to make a reception in front of USC’s Josh Pinkard during the first quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
USC quarterback Matt Barkley celebrates with fans after defeating the Buckeyes at Ohio State on Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
USC’s Joe McKnight pulls away from Ohio State‘s Rob Rose to help keep the Trojans’ final drive alive Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
USC’s Brian Baucham (30), Taylor Mays (2) and Will Harris prevent a desperation pass on the game’s final play from getting to Ohio State‘s DeVier Posey on Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
USC’s Justin Hart dives for a fumble along with Ohio State running back Dan Herron in the third quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
USC tailback Joe McKnight heads into the Ohio State secondary on the final drive in the fourth quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
USC’s Josh Pinkard gets a firm grip on Buckeyes running back Dan Herron to prevent a big gain in the fourth quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
USC safety Taylor Mays sends Ohio State running back Dan Herron flying with a tackle during the first quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
USC Coach Pete Carroll gives defensive back Josh Pinkard a hug after the Trojans defeated Ohio State on Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor fumbles after being tackled by USC’s Wes Horton in the third quarter Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
