USC 24, Oregon State 3

USC’s Lawrence Jackson sacks Oregon State quarterback Sean Canfield.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

USC kickoff returner Ronald Johnson is upended after a big gain.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

USC receiver Patrick Turner catches a touchdown pass over Oregon State’s Brandon Hughes.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

USC’s Everson Griffin tries to recover a fumble after sacking Oregon State quarterback Sean Canfield.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

USC’s Keith Rivers, left, celebrates with teammate Brian Cushing after Cushing sacked Oregon State quarterback Sean Canfield.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

USC quarterback John David Booty throws a pass off his heels as Oregon State’s Jeff Van Orsow sends him reeling backward.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Oregon State receiver Brandon Powers fumbles the ball in front of USC’s Shareece Wright but recovers to retain possession.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

USC’s Terrell Thomas returns an interception.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)