No. 12 USC at No. 5 Oregon Week 9

This is the yin and yang game of the day. Oregon's offense will play the role of yin. The Ducks lead the PAC-10 in rushing, scoring and total offense.

The yang role goes to USC. The Trojans' defense leads the PAC-10 in pass and total defense; and is ranked second in rushing and scoring defense.

Do you like offense or defense? Yin or yang? I like the team that can hold onto the ball. Oregon has a positive .71 turnover margin, while USC has a negative .57.

Yin 38, Yang 35


The Players
QB
ORE- Dennis Dixon 1,721 yards, 16 TD, 3 INT, 69.2%

USC- John David Booty 1,239 yards, 12 TD, 8 INT, 64.6%
USC- Mark Sanchez 153 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT, 61.9%

RB
ND- James Aldridge 249 yards, 3.7 ypc, 0 TD
ND- Armanod Allen 126 yards, 3.6 ypc, 0 TD

USC- Stafon Johnson 378 yards, 8.2 ypc, 4 TD,
USC- Chauncey Washington 362 yards, 3.6 ypc, 0 TD

WR
ND- Robby Parris 272 yards, 14.3, 1 TD
ND- John Carlson 160 yards, 7.3, 1 TD

USC- TE Fred Davis 498 yards, 17.2, 4 TD
USC- Patrick Turner 289 yards, 10.3, 1 TD

USC's History Against Oregon
Overall Record: 35-15-2
Points Scored: 1,272-640
Avg. Score: 25-12

Home Record: 22-6-1
Points Scored: 795-336
Avg. Score: 27-12

Away Record: 9-5-1
Points Scored: 367-224
Avg. Score: 25-15

Portland: 2-4
Points Scored: 69-74
Avg. Score: 12-12

Pasadena: 1-0
Points Scored: 21-0
Avg. Score: 21-0

Tokyo: 20-6
Points Scored: 243-190
Avg. Score: 24-19