In the end, Trojans&#39; defense is up to the test
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LOS ANGELES -- Picked apart all afternoon by uncannily accurate California quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the USC defense chose the game&#39;s biggest moment to make the game&#39;s biggest stand.
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USC has forged its way to an 12-9 advantage over Arizona State all-time...It was only the second time in Trojan history that there was back-to-back sellouts at the Coliseum...The Trojans have won 18 in a row at home...USC has won 26 of its last 27 outings
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If the Trojans outlast Michigan and Florida for the right to play in the national title game, the deciding factor will be U.S.C.Âs aggressive scheduling.
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Matt Leinart Tosses Two Touchdown Passes As No. 1 USC Holds on to Beat No. 7 California 23-17. Southern California&#39;s coach Pete Carroll watches his team warm up before their game against California in Los Angles, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004.
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Despite playing well Arizona was unable the hold the top ranked USC Trojans, losing 49-9. The score was a bit deceiving as the Wildcats hung tough with the nationâs best team for about a quarter and a half.
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LANDOVER, Md. -- It was a test of character not many people expected top-ranked Southern California would face so early in the season.
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Head coach Brent Sutter wasn&#39;t about to be deceived by the score, nor was he ready to lambaste his squad for a lapse they were able to bounce back from in the end.
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The inexperienced receivers had a tough time getting open. The retooled offensive line had some trouble protecting the star quarterback. And the No. 1 team was trailing the 17 1/2-point underdog with 17 minutes left in the season opener. Southern California doesn't look unbeatable &#151; yet.
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At first glance, the statistics sheet from last nightâs basketball game against Nevada indicates that Kansas played exceptionally well defensively.
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Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush get the headlines. Southern California's defense does the heavy lifting.
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After playing in hail, fog and chill, top-ranked Southern California finishes its season in familiar comfort. The Trojans (9-0, 6-0 Pacific-10) have two games at home &#151; against Arizona on Saturday and Notre Dame on Nov. 27 &#151; before their rivalry game at UCLA.
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USC is the country&#39;s top-ranked team, in no small part due to its fetish for the football. It&#39;s apparent in everything from T-shirts the program special ordered for players -- which read &quot;It&#39;s All About the
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Southern California's youthful Trojans didn't need any last-second heroics to beat Notre Dame this year. They had too much speed, too much defense, and too much Dwayne Jarrett. John David Booty passed for 265 yards and three touchdowns to Jarrett, USC did an exceptional job containing Notre Dame's Brady Quinn, and the Trojans topped the Fighting Irish 44-24 Saturday night.
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Trojans hold off Golden Bears at goal line late in 4th quarter, extend winning streak to 14 by avenging their last loss vs. intrastate rivals.
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Better come focused, not drift. Remember the last visit here and recognize exactly what could be at stake. It&#39;s the new USC theme -- win or else.
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The Big Ten&#39;s best defense handled the Southeastern Conference&#39;s best offense, and the site of the game had a lot to do with it.
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Top-ranked USC has the talent, the swagger, and a trio of linebackers that may be the most feared unit not simply on the TrojansÃÂ -- but in the country.