USC receiver Ronald Johnson makes a catch against Arizona State's Troy Nolan in the first half Saturday at the Coliseum. Mark Sanchez throws for a touchdown and runs for another while Kevin Thomas returns an interception for a score and a 21-0 lead for the Trojans.
Mark Sanchez throws for a touchdown and runs for another while Kevin Thomas returns an interception for a score and a 21-0 lead for the Trojans. Eighth-ranked USC started fast, hit a lull and then got a big play from its defense en route to 21-0 halftime lead over Arizona State on Saturday at the Coliseum.
TEMPE (AP) - Arizona State coach Dennis Erickson said he wants to see how quarterback Rudy Carpenter's sprained left ankle responds before deciding whether he'll play at No. 8 USC on Saturday.
Published: Friday, October 10, 2008 at 7:20 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 10, 2008 at 7:25 p.m. 1. Which defense is better? Statistically, it’s pretty much a dead heat. USC’s defense has faced tougher opponents so far, but the Wildcats are coming off a strong outing against Alabama.
LOS ANGELES - If you're wondering how the USC passing game will be affected today by that bone bruise in quarterback Mark Sanchez's left knee, the answer is probably not much.
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