While USC was in control of the Notre Dame game, word got out that the Oregon State Beavers had lost to Oregon. The loss meant that USC now needs to win next week against UCLA to clinch a spot in the Rose Bowl. Oregon State was thumped by Oregon 65- 38. Oregon running back Jeremiah Johnson carried 15 times for 219 yards and a touchdown. LeGarrette Blount added 112 yards and a score for the Ducks. The Beavers now must hope that UCLA upsets USC next Saturday, which would give the Beavers the Pac-10 title.
USC smashed their rival Notre Dame 38-3 as the Irish only had 91 total yards. Mark Sanchez threw for 267 yards and 2 TD's, while Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen threw for only 41 yards and 2 picks. The Irish did not get a first down until the final play of the 3rd quarter. This was USC's 7th straight victory over the Irish. Next week, USC will need to win against UCLA to go back home to the Rose Bowl against Penn State.
