USC vs. Colorado: How they match up

USC's offense has been inconsistent, but Colorado's porous defense appears made to order for quarterback Matt Barkley and receivers Robert Woods and Marqise Lee.

Silas Redd is making an impact on USC's running game

Redd, a transfer from Penn State, has gained more than 100 yards in three games and is averaging 95 yards a game, the fifth-best mark in the Pac-12 Conference.

USC glad it went south to land Leonard Williams

Freshman defensive tackle from Florida had four tackles and 1 1/2 sacks in a start against Washington for a Trojans line whose next chore is to stop Colorado.

USC's Matt Barkley caught napping, but not on the job

Trojans quarterback shows his sense of humor by retweeting photo of him sleeping at the McKay Center sent by a teammate. Barkley says he isn't frustrated by limited chances, opting to put team first.

Hooray! USC won! Now is that so hard to say?

After getting a headline that made no sense to the columnist, and a story that was a disappointing tale about what the winners didn't accomplish, he has a few suggestions.

Trojans need to get better, because opponents will be

USC has gone 5-1 against teams with a combined 15-22 record. Its next six opponents are a combined 26-11. Coach Lane Kiffin says several areas need improvement.

After two-year ban, USC glad to be back in BCS standings

The Trojans, who were ineligible for a bowl the last two seasons, are 10th in the initial BCS standings.

USC passes up a chance for a big win at Washington

Coach Lane Kiffin votes conservative ticket, as a passing game that is effective early against the Huskies disappears later in the 24-14 victory.

USC defense forces issue as offense stalls in win over Washington

Defense comes up with four turnovers, lifting Trojans to 24-14 victory on a day when Matt Barkley and high-octane offense sputter again in a scoreless second half.

Silas Redd keeps running strong for USC

Junior transfer has 155 yards and a touchdown in Trojans' 24-14 victory over Washington, his third game with 100 yards or more this season.

USC vs. USC? U Simply Can't find a football rivalry … so far

Chris Dufresne takes time out (he gets three per half) each Friday during the season to answer questions on college football. This week's topics include USC — the real one(s), confusing acronyms and a variety of 'dogs and 'cats.

It's Old Trojans Weekend as USC faces Washington in Seattle

USC Coach Lane Kiffin, Washington's Steve Sarkisian renew friendly rivalry Saturday. Both were USC assistants under Pete Carroll, who coaches NFL's Seattle Seahawks.

USC gets a scare before escaping Washington with a 24-14 victory

Silas Redd rushes for 155 yards and a touchdown while the Trojans force four turnovers -- and need them all -- to defeat the Huskies.