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There's plenty of blame to go around for USC's disappointing season, from coaching to quarterback play to run defense .

THE CREAM IS RISING TO THE TOP... AS WE'VE REACHED THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATE QUARTERFINALS... . AND NOBODY IN 6A HAS CURRENTLY BEEN ON TOP LONGER THAT PRATTVILLE... . THE 3-TIME DEFENDING CHAMPS HAVEN'T LOST TO AN ALABAMA TEAM IN FOUR YEARS... . TONIGHT THEY WERE IN TOWN TAKING ON DAVIDSON... . A TEAM THEY BEAT LAST YEAR IN THE SEMIFINALS...

Here are my top five observations from Stanford's stunningly easy victory over USC on Saturday: 1. 2009 NFL draft + freshman QB = rebuilding year It's time to face the reality we have been denying, even after Oregon: This is a rebuilding year for USC, and it was inevitable that Pete Carroll would experience one at some point.

At first, Wes Horton and his USC teammates weren't sure what to make of Jurrell Casey.

USC freshman defensive end Nick Perry will make the first start of his career Saturday against Stanford as the Trojans shuffled their defensive line for the game.

Even the most fervent Trojan fan had to have his/her expectations somewhat tempered before USC faced the University of Oregon in Eugene on Halloween.

USC can't possible lose two weeks in a row can they? That pretty much seems to be the consensus from all the pundits and analysts.

The Trojan football program is venturing down a road it has avoided for a very long time.

Just how far USC gets down the road to recovery Saturday against Arizona State likely will depend on Tailback U.'s ability to get through the Pac-10's stingiest defense against the run.

EUGENE - Saturday's 47-20 Ducks plundering of USC reminded me of last year's Civil War game.

USC's defense and offense suffered criticism following the loss to Oregon, but another area that deserves scrutiny is special teams.

With a couple of days to analyze the Oregon game, USC coach Pete Carroll found someone else to blame Monday for the worst loss in his career: himself.

EUGENE, Ore. - So you think you gave out the good stuff at your house? You should have seen what was happening at USC's house.

Posted by ESPN.com's Ted Miller Lining up this week's action. No. 5 USC at No. 10 Oregon USC beat Oregon 44-10 last year... The Trojans lead the series 37-16-2... Oregon ranks No.

As you watch USC host Oregon State tomorrow night, you might see some of these interesting bits and pieces: USC is 5-1 ,ranked #4 in the AP and Coaches' poll and #7 in the BCS.

Considering USC already experienced its hiccup last month against Washington, Trojans coach Pete Carroll was not thrilled when he watched a fresh batch of Pacific-10 Conference game films this week.

Who will come out ahead in the showdown of star quarterbacks, USC's Matt Barkley or Notre Dame's Jimmy Clausen? Barkley has thrown for 958 yards and three touchdowns in four games.

The Michigan High School State Playoffs are where many of the state's top college football prospects punctuated their prep legacies in recent years.

Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis, left, congratulates USC coach Pete Carroll moments after the intense closing minutes of the intersectional game Saturday in South Bend, Ind.

Published: Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 11:34 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 11:34 a.m. Line: USC by 10.