#8 USC – 14
LOS ANGELES - University of Southern California almost fell short to a very fired up North Carolina State squad. The Trojans scored early and then scored late to barely slide by the Wolfpack. Although NC State was able to outgain USC and hold the ball for two minutes longer, the turnover bug ended up hurting the Wolfpack as the USC defense was able to create five turnovers (four interceptions and a fumble).
In the first quarter USC was able to take the lead when Aaron Corp connected with David Ausberry on a 3-yard touchdown pass. North Carolina State was able to answer with a touchdown of their own. The second and third quarters were all about the defenses, which held both offenses to zero points. Throughout the game both defenses were able to create 8 turnovers (five by NC State and three by USC).
In the fourth quarter, the Trojan offense was able to put together a drive that was capped off with a 28-yard touchdown pass. On third down with 1 minute and 44 seconds left, Aaron Corp was able complete a pass to his favorite receiver of the day, Damien Williams.
The Trojan defense was able to make one last stand in the final minute of the game to hold on to the lead.
Stats:
USC
Aaron Corp – QB Rating: 255.6, 9/11 149 yards 2 TDs, 1 fumble
Joe McKnight – 8 rushes 21 yards; 1 rec 13 yards
Damien Williams – 2 rushes 14 yards and 5 rec 116 yds, TD
David Ausberry – 1 rec 3 yards, TD
Shareece Wright – 4 tackles
Taylor Mays – 4 tackles
Malik Jackson – 3 tackles, 2 TFL
Malcolm Smith – 3 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 sacks
Josh Pinkard – 3 tackles, INT
Everson Griffin – 2 INTs
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