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Bruins want to experience the joy of six
Rick Neuheisel's team is 5-5 and needs one win in its last two games, including Saturday's against Arizona State, to be bowl eligible. Doing so would eradicate a significant 'barrier,' the coach says.
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USC in the Sugar Bowl? Not such a sweet possibility
The Times' college football writer gives the answers to readers' questions.
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Times college football writer Chris Dufresne gives the answers to readers' ...
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Oklahoma State edges Colorado, 31-28
Cowboys come back from an 11-point deficit to win the Big 12 matchup.
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Cowboys come back from an 11-point deficit to win the Big 12 matchup.
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UCLA building depth at running back
With a number of talented young players in the backfield mix now and more coming next season, the Bruins are counting on consistent production.
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With a ...
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Bye week gives USC coaches a chance to hit recruiting trail
While some assistants go out of state, Coach Pete Carroll stays in town and runs into other Pac-10 coaches.
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While some assistants go out of state, Coach ...
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Neuheisel's familiar sideline call: Quarterback shriek
'I'm hard on quarterbacks,' concedes the Bruins coach, who was known for berating his signal-callers at Colorado and Washington too. But, Neuheisel says, he always follows up with encouragement.
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Trojans put it on the line
Defense hasn't been able to stop the run against Stanford or Oregon.
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Through the first half of the season, USC's defensive line was regarded as one of ...
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UCLA's Aaron Hester hasn't lost his confidence
Cornerback who won starting job in the spring might play this week.
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UCLA defensive back Aaron Hester locked down wide receiver Nelson Rosario in practice Wednesday, then let ...
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Steve Harvey's college football Bottom Ten
USC breaks (down) into the rankings.
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Several rival losers charged that USC gave up 27 points in the fourth quarter against Stanford in an effort to break ...
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Riding the roller coaster
Bruins' quarterbacks have had an up-and-down season.
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Quarterback coaster
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Dan LeFevour is MAC's all-time leading passer
The Central Michigan quarterback throws four touchdown passes and runs for a fifth score in 35-3 victory over Ball State.
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Dan LeFevour threw four touchdown passes, ran for a ...
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Ohio State is Rose Bowl-bound. No, really
The Buckeyes have frequently been in line to play the game, but they've detoured from Pasadena for years. This will be their first appearance since 1997.
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Chris Dufresne's top 25 rankings
Top eight stays great -- unlike that team from South Bend.
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Top eight stays great -- unlike that team from South Bend.
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Gap play is working against USC
The other conference schools are catching up to the Trojans, thanks to experienced coaching staffs and more talented players being available.
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Stanley Hasiak regroups and returns
Freshman lineman is back at practice after a trip home to Hawaii to sort things out.
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Offensive lineman Stanley Hasiak has returned to practice with a renewed sense of purpose ...
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Charlie Weis says his future at Notre Dame hasn't been determined
Embattled coach, whose five-year record is a disappointing 35-25, says he's proceeding 'full speed ahead.'
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Charlie Weis said he doesn't think a decision about his future as Notre ...
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Trojans to play host to Loyola Marymount
Up next for USC VS. LOYOLA MARYMOUNT Saturday, 5 p.m., Galen Center, 710 AM.
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They have two points of view
Stanford Coach Jim Harbaugh says play Saturday was not a jab at USC Coach Pete Carroll, but others are not so sure.
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USC won't play Stanford again until ...
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Who would have guessed? Rick Neuheisel has UCLA playing as well as USC
Text messages from press row . . .
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Who would have imagined that in only his second season, Rick Neuheisel would have UCLA playing as well as USC? . . .
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Backups back up Barkley role
With an open day this week after a blowout loss against Stanford, USC quarterbacks Aaron Corp and Mitch Mustain are once again competing, though not for a starting position.
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Michigan releases details of internal audit
Focus is on possible NCAA violations by the Wolverines.
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The University of Michigan on Monday released details of an internal audit that discovered Rich Rodriguez's team failed ...
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Trojans look for answers to debacle
Players try to regroup on the wake of 55-21 loss to Stanford.
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Players try to regroup on the wake of 55-21 loss to Stanford.
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Bruins continue to search for a consistent running game
UCLA will try to find consistency with its rushing attack against Arizona State, which has the 21st-ranked rushing defense in the country.
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UCLA will try ...
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Trojans' Matt Barkley to keep starting position
Coach Pete Carroll says he has no intention of replacing the freshman quarterback, who had a four-turnover performance in a 55-21 loss to Stanford on Saturday.
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Bruins can show progress with bowl game
UCLA is on the fringe of bowl eligibility with a 5-5 record, but its chances are hurt by the fact all five losses came in conference play.
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UCLA can claim ...
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For what it's (Fort) Worth, TCU, Boise State are in BCS club
Despite their conferences' non-BCS status, the two unbeatens finally appear to be on even footing with other top contenders in the goofy, much-maligned system for determining a national champion.
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Jim Harbaugh close to contract extension with Stanford
He took over a one-win team in 2007, and has transformed the Cardinal into a contender this year with wins against Oregon and USC.
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Stanford Coach Jim Harbaugh is close to ...
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Not much changes in BCS poll
Florida, Alabama and Texas retain the top three spots. USC falls from No. 9 to No. 18, just behind No. 17 Stanford.
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Florida, Alabama and Texas retain the ...
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Chris Dufresne's Play It Forward
Ohio State has already clinched a Rose Bowl berth but still has a lot to play for -- it's Michigan week, after all.
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Ohio State has already clinched a Rose ...
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There goes the neighborhood: How UCLA stadium bid was scuttled
A campus football stadium in Westwood was in the works in 1960s but never made it off the drawing board. Opposition from local residents, some with political connections, may have turned tide.
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Florida doesn't dominate but still wins
Top-ranked Gators don't look like a team that is favored to win a third national title in four years, but they just keep rolling along.
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Quarterback Tim ...
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West: No. 6 Boise State routs Idaho
Broncos improve to 10-0 and still eye BCS bid after a 63-25 win.
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at No. 6 Boise State 63, Idaho 25: Kellen Moore threw four touchdown passes to Austin Pettis and tied a career ...
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Kyle Wilson
USC's November reign ends with shocking 55-21 loss to Stanford
Trojans suffer their first November defeat in Pete Carroll's nine seasons as coach, and it's one for the history books -- the Cardinal's 55 points are the most ever by a USC opponent.
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Bruins go to backup plan they seldom use
Blowout victory allows UCLA coaches to give playing time to many who normally never leave the sidelines.
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Blowout victory allows UCLA coaches to give ...
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No. 4 TCU sends a message after rout of No. 16 Utah
Horned Frogs deliver a 55-28 win to state their case for a BCS bid.
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Now that the hometown fans are finally taking notice of No. 4 Texas Christian, maybe ...
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Chane Moline runs with opportunity
Senior fullback scores three touchdowns to help Bruins rout Washington State.
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Fullback Chane Moline seems to be making the most of his last few college games.
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Big East: Pittsburgh holds off Notre Dame
No. 8 Panthers build a big lead and ultimately prevail, 27-22
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at No. 8 Pittsburgh 27, Notre Dame 22: Jonathan Baldwin made two exceptional catches that allowed the Panthers to ...
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Mistakes, rookie and otherwise, derail USC's Matt Barkley
Trojans' freshman quarterback loses a fumble and has three passes intercepted, and Stanford turns all four turnovers into touchdowns in its 55-21 victory.
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Clemson's C.J. Spiller does it all
The tailback rushes for 97 yards in 18 carries, catches three passes for 48 yards and throws a 17-yard touchdown pass in a 43-23 win over North Carolina State.
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Big 12: No. 2 Texas routs Baylor, 47-14
Longhorns improve to 10-0 and Colt McCoy reaches another milestone.
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No. 2 Texas 47, at Baylor 14: Colt McCoy tied the NCAA record for career victories by a starting quarterback, ...
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Pete Carroll suffers another Stanford home invasion
The Cardinal has dealt the USC coach three of his four losses at the Coliseum in nine years with the Trojans.
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The Cardinal has dealt the USC coach three ...
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Ohio State beats Iowa to clinch Rose Bowl berth
Buckeyes need overtime, but they clinch their first trip to the Granddaddy of Them All for the first time in 13 years.
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Buckeyes need overtime, but they ...
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A culture crash for Trojans
Seven years of near-invincibility have gone down the drain this season, capped by the 55-21 loss to Stanford.
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Seven years of near-invincibility have gone ...
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New Cardinal rule: Stanford has better players than USC
The tables have turned when it comes to the caliber of the athletes at the two football programs.
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The tables have turned when it comes to the caliber of ...
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ACC: Georgia Tech clinches spot in conference title game
Yellow Jackets rout Duke, 47-10, as Dwyer and Nesbitt lead the way.
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No. 7 Georgia Tech 49, at Duke 10: Jonathan Dwyer rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns, Josh Nesbitt ...
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Big Ten: Penn State struggles but prevails
Bowman's interception return for a touchdown sparks the Nittany Lions to a 31-20 win over Indiana.
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Bowman's interception return for a touchdown sparks the ...
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UCLA cruises past Washington State
Quarterback Kevin Prince guides Bruins past the Cougars.
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Stanford crushes USC, 55-21
Stanford converts on four turnovers by freshman quarterback Matt Barkley to give USC its third loss of the season.
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Trojans hope to find their game at home
USC, struggling on offense, plays Stanford at the Coliseum in the first of three straight home games to finish the regular season. The Trojans will be without injured receiver Damian Williams.
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