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10-29-2010, 08:48 AM
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This weekend, the Oregon Ducks (7-0, 4-0) - the top ranked team in the media and coaches polls - travels to Los Angeles to face the UCS Trojans (5-2, 2-2) in a Pac-10 showdown that looks to be their toughest challenge of the season to date.
A year ago, Oregon routed USC in Eugene, winning 47-20 and torching the Trojans' D for 613 total yards. In an effort to try and slow down the high-powered attack of the Ducks, USC first-year defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin has had the team run live tackling drills this week for the first time since early in fall practices.
The explosive Oregon offense is the best in the country, averaging 570 yards per game and 55 points per game. The Ducks have also been opportunistic as they rank first nationally with a +1.71 turnover margin. Heisman Trophy candidiate RB LaMichael James leads the nation with 162 yards per game on the ground.
Can USC prove they are still among the nation's best despite NCAA sanctions? Or will Oregon steamroll to another victory? Check back later today to see the video preview for Oregon vs. USC.
Oregon 38, USC 35
Player of the Game:
Oregon QB Darron Thomas – 27 of 35, 452 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
Leaders:
Passing
Oregon QB Darron Thomas – 27 of 35, 452 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
USC QB Matt Barkley – 24 of 35, 439 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
Rushing
Oregon HB LaMichael James – 10 carries, 12 yards
USC HB Marc Tyler – 22 carries, 96 yards
Receiving
Oregon WR Jeff Maehl – 6 receptions, 121 yards, 1 TD
USC WR Ronald Johnson – 7 receptions, 172 yards, 2 TD
Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
4:33 TD Oreg: J. Huff, 24 yard pass from D. Thomas (R. Beard kick)
3:59 TD USC: M. Tyler, 81 yard pass from M. Barkley (J. Harfman kick)
0:00 TD USC: R. Johnson, 43 yard pass from M. Barkey (J. Harfman kick)
2nd Quarter
4:07 TD Oreg: D. Davis, 19 yard pass from D. Thomas (2-Pt failed)
2:24 TD USC: R. Johnson, 75 yard pass from M. Barkley (J. Harfman kick)
1:39 TD Oreg: J. Maehl, 11 yard pass from D. Thomas (R. Beard kick)
0:03 TD Oreg: E. Pleasant, returned fumble 92 yards (R. Beard kick)
3rd Quarter
0:45 FG Oreg: R. Beard, 32 yard FG
4th Quarter
5:18 TD USC: A. Bradford, 6 yard run (J. Harfman kick)
1:27 TD Oreg: D. Paulson, 13 yard pass from D. Thomas (R. Beard kick)
0:49 TD USC: R. Woods, 2 yard pass from M. Barkley (J. Harfman kick)
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This weekend, the Oregon Ducks (7-0, 4-0) - the top ranked team in the media and coaches polls - travels to Los Angeles to face the UCS Trojans (5-2, 2-2) in a Pac-10 showdown that looks to be their toughest challenge of the season to date.
A year ago, Oregon routed USC in Eugene, winning 47-20 and torching the Trojans' D for 613 total yards. In an effort to try and slow down the high-powered attack of the Ducks, USC first-year defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin has had the team run live tackling drills this week for the first time since early in fall practices.
The explosive Oregon offense is the best in the country, averaging 570 yards per game and 55 points per game. The Ducks have also been opportunistic as they rank first nationally with a +1.71 turnover margin. Heisman Trophy candidiate RB LaMichael James leads the nation with 162 yards per game on the ground.
Can USC prove they are still among the nation's best despite NCAA sanctions? Or will Oregon steamroll to another victory? Check back later today to see the video preview for Oregon vs. USC.
Oregon 38, USC 35
Player of the Game:
Oregon QB Darron Thomas – 27 of 35, 452 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
Leaders:
Passing
Oregon QB Darron Thomas – 27 of 35, 452 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
USC QB Matt Barkley – 24 of 35, 439 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
Rushing
Oregon HB LaMichael James – 10 carries, 12 yards
USC HB Marc Tyler – 22 carries, 96 yards
Receiving
Oregon WR Jeff Maehl – 6 receptions, 121 yards, 1 TD
USC WR Ronald Johnson – 7 receptions, 172 yards, 2 TD
Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
4:33 TD Oreg: J. Huff, 24 yard pass from D. Thomas (R. Beard kick)
3:59 TD USC: M. Tyler, 81 yard pass from M. Barkley (J. Harfman kick)
0:00 TD USC: R. Johnson, 43 yard pass from M. Barkey (J. Harfman kick)
2nd Quarter
4:07 TD Oreg: D. Davis, 19 yard pass from D. Thomas (2-Pt failed)
2:24 TD USC: R. Johnson, 75 yard pass from M. Barkley (J. Harfman kick)
1:39 TD Oreg: J. Maehl, 11 yard pass from D. Thomas (R. Beard kick)
0:03 TD Oreg: E. Pleasant, returned fumble 92 yards (R. Beard kick)
3rd Quarter
0:45 FG Oreg: R. Beard, 32 yard FG
4th Quarter
5:18 TD USC: A. Bradford, 6 yard run (J. Harfman kick)
1:27 TD Oreg: D. Paulson, 13 yard pass from D. Thomas (R. Beard kick)
0:49 TD USC: R. Woods, 2 yard pass from M. Barkley (J. Harfman kick)