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USC jumps two spots in BCS rankings


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USC is ranked No. 5 in the BCS standings, two positions higher than a week ago. After the Trojans 42-36 win over Oregon State on Saturday,  they moved past Cincinnati and Boise State in the standings, although neither team lost. Cincinnati defeated Louisville 41-10 and Boise State dismantled Hawaii 54-9. USC (6-1) is the highest […]

Top recruit’s change of heart may open door for USC


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Cassius Marsh, a highly touted defensive tackle from Oaks Christian High School, has decommitted from Cal. While Marsh was unwilling to provide a precise reason for this surprising decision, college football insiders speculate that Cal’s lackluster season thus far was a pivotal factor. Cal’s loss is potentially USC’s gain, although the Trojans will have to […]

In review, officials missed call at Notre Dame


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Notre Dame’s fake field goal had USC reeling Saturday. It’s now apparent the officials were confused too. The Pac-10 coordinator of football officials David Cutaia told the Los Angeles Times that the crew who worked the game at Notre Dame made a mistake in not calling a penalty on the Fighting Irish’s fake field goal. […]

Podcast: Overtime 10/7/09


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On this edition of Overtime, the Daily Trojan Sports Podcast, writer Grant Tunkel talks with Dan Greenspan of CollegeFootballNews.com about USC’s 30-3 victory over Cal this past weekend in Berkeley. Greenspan also offers his midseason grades of USC’s offense, defense, special teams and coaching staff, as well as an analysis of the Pac-10 up to […]