The more time passes since USC’s 2004 national championship season, the more the difficulty of finishing unbeaten can be appreciated.

The Trojans were reminded of that over the weekend after their defeat at Oregon State and the subsequent fall of other top-five teams.

Four years ago, the Trojans never stumbled en route to 13-0 record, finishing the seas

Good news for USC fans. Despite losing to 25-poing underdog Oregon State in Corvallis on Thursday night, USC stayed in the top 10 of both the Associated Press writers’ poll and the USA Today coaches’ poll, which were released Sunday.

Oklahoma replaced USC as the nation’s No.1-ranked team, with the Trojans falling eight spots, to No. 9, in both

Two weeks ago, the world was convinced the USC Trojans were by far the best team in college football.

Two days ago, the talk was how tough the road would be for the stronger SEC and Big 12 teams to get to the title to face USC.

A few hours ago, everything changed.

Something happened to USC in Corvallis – again.  The Trojans left Or

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) -Freshman Jacquizz Rodgers ran for 186 yards and two touchdowns, and Oregon State built an early lead and held on for a 27-21 upset victory over top-ranked Southern California on Thursday night.

The Beavers (2-2, 1-1 Pacific-10) also upset USC at Reser Stadium in 2006. This time, Oregon State took a 21-0 lead in the firs

Sunday was Tuesday, today is Thursday and Wednesday will be Friday.

Confusing as that may read or sound, that is how top-ranked USC set up its week of preparation for its Pacific 10 opener at Oregon State on the real Thursday night.

"As long as you shift gears properly and get your days right, it’s not an issue," Coach Pete Carroll said today dur