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#49 Pittsburgh – 14

#16 USC – 35

LOS ANGELES, California -- The Pitt Panthers traveled 2,400 miles to face the Trojans of Southern California.  The 3-3-5 schemed defense was no match for the rushing attack led by impact RB Marc Tyler.  Tyler racked up 189 yards on 23 rushes with three touchdowns.  QB Matt Barkley also chipped in with a consistently efficient game, going 7 for 11 for 130-yards and one touchdown to Brice Butler.

Pittsburgh RB Ray Graham kept the game close, running for 177 yards and two touchdowns.  The Trojans defense was too much for Panther QB Tino Sunseri.  Sunseri was constantly overwhelmed, finishing 2/12 for 61 yards (which came on one completion) and a total of five interceptions.  One of Sunseri’s five interceptions was returned for a 36 yard touchdown by hunting CB Brian Backham.

#16 USC will host #17 Virginia Tech, the benefactor of game clock mismanagement by Blue, in the second round.

Stats:
USC
QB Matt Barkely – 7/11 for 120 yards, TD
RB Marc Taylor – 23 carries for 189 yards, 8.2 AVG, 3 TDs (49-yard long)
WR Robert Woods – 2 receptions for 28 yards
Brice Butler – 1 reception for 9 yards, TD
Shane Horton – 6 tackles (5 solo), FR
Brian Backham – INT, 36-yard TD

Pittsburgh
QB Tino Sunseri – 2/12 for 61 yards, 5 INTs
RB Ray Graham – 17 carries for 177 yards, 2 TDs (64-yard long)
WR Devin Street – 1 reception for 61 yards