Matt Barkley struggled in part due to an injury-plagued receiving corps, but his short pass to Damian Williams who took it 75 yards for a touchdown would be enough for the offense to pull out with a win. Not to mention, it's great material for a highlight reel. Joe McKnight and Allen Bradford each had quietly productive games, rushing for 78 and 67 yards respectively.

It looked as if the defense returned back to its normal form, holding the Sun Devils to 9 points. The Trojans recorded 3 interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown by Will Harris. Seeing more interceptions by the defense is a good sign considering they've only had a total of 3 interceptions coming into this game.

Why does a grown man still go by Chip?

The answer to one of these questions after the jump.

Allen Bradford rushed for a career high 147 yards and 2 touchdowns. Sharing number 21 and being a solid, bruising back, he looked liked LenDale White. Joe McKnight rushed for 65 yards on 11 carries and left the game near the end of the 1st half due to a hand injury; it is unknown what his status for next week is at the moment. With McKnight's speed and explosiveness combined with Bradford's bull-like qualities as a running back, will this tandem be Thunder and Lighting version 2.0?

Here are some of the defense "highlights" against the Beavers. USC struggled defensively against Oregon State last year, so it should have been no surprise this year considering they returned a veteran quarterback in Sean Canfield and the notorious Jacquizz Rodgers, along with brother James. Enjoy the few clips of the defense stopping the Beavers' offense. If any other team expects to beat Oregon State, it must be done with a good offense. No matter how good a defense is, it is hard to prepare for the Beaver offense.

The McKnight-Bradford duo is working well for the Trojans.

The Trojan defense kept the Notre Dame offense in check. The referees assisted the Irish all the way to the end of the game, but even that wasn't enough. Statistically speaking the Irish offense, led by ostrich Jimmy Clausen, is one of the better ones in college football. The Trojan defense is lights out!

Defense highlights:

History repeats itself for the Golden Bears; they enter the season with lots of hype, only to fold like a bad hand in poker. Time for them to enter hibernation!

Cal's Heisman hopeful tailback, Jahvid Bust, was held to a season-low 47 rushing yards against USC. Meanwhile Joe McKnight looked the best out there, rushing for 119 yards and two touchdowns.

Cal's quarterback, Kevin Riley, really outdid himself this time. Just when you thought his passing completion rate of 38.7% against Oregon could not get any worse, he sunk to a new low against the Trojans with a completion rate of 37.5%.

Here's a look at what Stafon Johnson has done so far this season. It would have been nice to make this video in January including more great highlight clips from the other 8 or 9 games, but the most important thing is a full, speedy recovery. Fight on, Stafon Johnson!

The offense got off to a strong start, but they were inconsistent and fumbled more than they should have, but on the bright side, coaches opened up the playbook and allowed Matt Barkley to complete some deep passes. However this offense, and the receiving game in particular, needs to play better. Trojan fans eagerly await the return of the fastest receiver, Ronald Johnson, who suffered a shoulder injury in the scrimmage game in August.

This defense is impressive. They almost held the Cougars to a shutout if it were not for Aaron Corp's fumble late in the game. Defensive back Marshall Jones and defensive tackle Hebron Fangupo each suffered season ending injuries in this game. Injuries are part of the game, and this is why it never hurts to have depth like USC does. Pete Carroll and coaching staff "stockpile" talent, and given the current waves of injuries, this is when the depth is tested.

Don't go into hibernation just yet; there are positives to be taken away from this game shown in the highlights.

Joe McKnight rushed for 100 yards on 11 carries, upping his current season total rush yards to 305. Could he be the first Trojan since Reggie Bush to rush for over 1000 yards in a season?

The offense struggled with the passing game, but there were some great runs by Stanley Havili, Stafon Johnson, and Allen Bradford.

USC's young defense did a great job containing Jake Locker and holding the Huskies to 16 points. If only the offense would have scored another touchdown or two. Sophomore Jurrell Casey and redshirt freshman Nick Perry set up camp in the Huskies' backfield.

Watch all the best hits, runs, and catches while listening to a soundtrack that may help you relive that summer on ecstasy in Ibiza at the same time.

War Room Productions also produced a 2008 USC Football Flashback video (244 MB) which you can download and play on iTunes or your iPod.

And he wouldn't disappoint.

He started the year off with a bang, embarrassing Virginia and returning an interception for a touchdown in the domination of Ohio State.

He made time before a road game to wish a 5-year old girl happy birthday.

He was named the best defensive player in college football and led the Trojans to their third Rose Bowl victory in three seasons.

And for his final act in cardinal and gold, he danced with ESPN sideline vixen Erin Andrews:

Rey = The Sh*t. Unquestionably. Some NFL team is about to get very, very lucky.

(video from Adam Rose/All Things Trojan)

Reggie started it. Now Tino Dominguez (Head of Equipment Operations) does it for 17 players. Pete Carroll explains that writing on their eye black is the one statement they are still allowed to make by what they wear.

First the offense... defense after the jump... but its typical parity. Look... James Laurinaitis and Malcolm Kelly are great individual players, but how much of Ohio State's defensive stats come from plundering nearby elfin villages?

And here we thought we did a pretty decent job producing some college football videos. But when you leave it to the pros at Mob Scene you get something especially sweet.

Do yourself a favor and get all of the production value by watching the higher quality version on You Tube.

FYI for Californians: a Buckeye is a nut (and Ohio State's mascot).

[Thanks Garrett]

The move he puts on safety Jermaine Phillips (#23) is nasty.

Reggie, Reggie Reggie... Saints take lead again [The Times-Picayune]

Click the continued button to watch the creation of this monument... as well as alternate views... all set to "FanFare-TributeToTroy." Outstanding.

[Thanks Matt G]