Saturday, November 12, 2011

USC 40, Washington 17 (final)

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Lane Kiffin has evened the score with old friend Steve Sarkisian.

Sarkisian, a former assistant coach for USC, had defeated his old school twice since becoming Washington's head coach, beating mentor Pete Carroll in 2009 and Kiffin last season.

Both times, Nick Folk, a Sherman Oaks Notre Dame High graduate, was the hero with late-in-the-game field goals.

All those streaks ended Saturday -- in a big way.

USC made sure Folk wouldn't be a factor, routing the Huskies at the Coliseum.

A 46-yard field goal by Folk early in the second quarter was among Washington's few highlights.

The Huskies fell to 6-4 overall, 4-3 in Pac-12 Conference play.

USC improved to 8-2 overall, 5-2 in the conference.

Kiffin can thank father Monte's defense for a big assist.

The Trojans held Washington's powerful running attack to 46 yards in 24 carries. Chris Polk, one of the top running backs in the Pac-12, had 36 yards in nine carries.

USC also sacked Husky quarterbacks Keith Price and Nick Montana -- both also local products -- seven times.

Polk finished with exactly one more rushing yard that USC punter Kyle Negrete, who broke off an impressive run on a fake punt in the first half.

USC ran for 252 yards with Curtis McNeal leading the way by gaining 148 yards and a touchdown in 18 carries.

Trojans quarterback Matt Barkley completed 18 of 28 passes for 174 yards and a touchdown.

Receiver Robert Woods was unusally quiet, with two catches for five yards. But freshman Marqise Lee picked up the slack, catching nine passes for 74 yards, including a nine-yard touchdown.

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USC vs. Washington photos

--Mike Hiserman

USC 40, Washington 10 (14:57 left in the fourth quarter)

Andre Heidari kicked a 30-yard field goal on the first play of the fourth quarter to push USC's lead to 30 points.

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