In Photos: USC vs. Alabama

Nick Entin | Daily Trojan The Spirit of Troy Marching Band was led onto the field before the game by the drum major who started things off in his usual fashion — a sword in the ground.

Nick Entin | Daily Trojan Senior wide receiver Darreus Rogers catches a ball. Rogers finished the game with two catches and 45 yards.

Nick Entin | Daily Trojan Junior defensive back John Plattenburg makes a tackle against Alabama on a kickoff return.

Nick Entin | Daily Trojan Redshirt junior quarterback Max Browne scrambles for a 17-yard gain in the first quarter on Saturday.

Nick Entin | Daily Trojan Sophomore wide receiver Deontay Burnett tries to avoid a tackle on one of his four catches. He had 26 yards.

Nick Entin | Daily Trojan Sophomore tailback Ronald Jones II makes a break up the field. Jones was the Trojans leading rusher with 46 yards on seven carries.

Nick Entin | Daily Trojan Redshirt junior quarterback Max Browne scans the field looking for a receiver. Browne was 14-19 with 101 yards and one interception.

Nick Entin | Daily Trojan Sophomore tailback Ronald Jones II was the Trojans leading rusher. He had 46 yards.