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SEATTLE, WA - OCTOBER 13: Cornerback Anthony Brown #16 of the USC Trojans is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown on a blocked punt against the Washington Huskies on October 13, 2012 at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anthony Brown

USC’s Defense Holds Down Washington, Win 24-14

Anthony Brown blocked a punt and returned it 21 yards for a touchdown, Jawanza Starling forced a key fumble, and No. 11 USC overcame an inconsistent offense in a 24-14 win over Washington on Saturday night.

2012/10/13

Barkley Looks For 1st Career Win At Washington

Matt Barkley was just a freshman and knew there would be other chances later in his career to get even with Washington.

2012/10/12

Silas Redd of the USC Trojans runs the ball against the Utah Utes during the first half of a college football game October 4, 2012 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images)

No. 13 USC Comes From Behind To Beat Utah 38-28

Matt Barkley passed for 303 yards and three touchdowns, including an 83-yarder to Marqise Lee in the fourth quarter, and No. 13 Southern California came back from a two-touchdown deficit to beat Utah 38-28 Thursday night.

2012/10/04

Curtis McNeal #22 of the USC Trojans carries the ball against the California Golden Bears at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 22, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

No. 13 USC Bounces Back With 27-9 Win Over California

Matt Barkley passed for 192 yards and threw two touchdown passes to Marqise Lee, and No. 13 Southern California bounced back from its first defeat with a 27-9 victory over California on Saturday.

2012/09/22

Matt Barkley #7 of the USC Trojans makes a throw over Kendrick Van Ackeren #52 of the Hawaii Warriors during the first quarter at Los Angeles Coliseum on September 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Barkley Keeps USC’s Focus On Cal, Not Rankings

Matt Barkley apparently figured one way he could help Southern California bounce back from a disheartening loss at Stanford was with an unusual blast of bravado.

2012/09/21

: Matt Barkley #7 of the USC Trojans stands on the sideline during their game against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium on September 15, 2012 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

No. 13 USC Moved On From Loss To Stanford, Faces CAL Saturday

Matt Barkley and his Southern California teammates spent the past couple of months reminding each other not to get consumed by all the praise being thrown their way.

2012/09/19

PALO ALTO, CA - SEPTEMBER 15: Stepfan Taylor #33 of the Stanford Cardinal runs in for a touchdown against the USC Trojans at Stanford Stadium on September 15, 2012 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

No. 22 Stanford Stuns No. 2 USC In Pac-12 Opener

Even without Andrew Luck, Stanford still has every answer for Matt Barkley and Southern California.

2012/09/15

Quarterback Matt Barkley #7 of the USC Trojans throws a pass against the UCLA Bruins at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

USC’s Barkley Leading Heisman Poll, Lee And UCLA’s Franklin Right Behind Him

USC senior quarterback Matt Barkley is leading the Heisman poll for the third straight week after throwing six more touchdowns Saturday against Syracuse.

2012/09/11

Matt Barkley #7 of the USC Trojans in action against the California Golden Bears at AT&T Park on October 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Barkley Throws Career-High 6 TDs To Lead No. 2 USC Past Syracuse

Matt Barkley threw a career-best six touchdown passes, and Robert Woods was spectacular with 200 all-purpose yards and two scores, to help No. 2 Southern California shake free of Syracuse 42-29 on Saturday.

2012/09/08

Silas Redd #25 of the USC Trojans rushes as he is chased by Kamalani Alo #47 of the Hawaii Warriors during the first quarter at Los Angeles Coliseum on September 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lee Has 297 Total Yards To Lead No. 1 USC Past Hawaii 49-10

Marqise Lee caught a 75-yard touchdown pass on the first play from scrimmage and returned a kickoff 100 yards for a score, and No. 1 Southern California rolled to a 49-10 victory over Hawaii on Saturday night.

2012/09/01

Barkley Ready To Chase BCS Game For First Time

Although Matt Barkley has already graduated from Southern California, he’s eager to get to work on his final college project.

2012/08/31

USC Billboard Featuring Matt Barkley In Bruin Territory Covered Up

A billboard featuring USC quarterback Matt Barkley placed in Westwood, near UCLA, has been covered up, and no one has any idea who did it.

2012/08/28

Spotlight On Barkley As Sports Illustrated Covers Him On CFB Preview Issue

Matt Barkley’s progression at Southern California has taken him from a heralded freshman who sometimes made questionable decisions to one of the best quarterbacks in college football.

2012/08/15

Matt Barkley set a USC record with six touchdowns Friday night. (credit: Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Sport)

Over 15,000 Fans Attend USC Spring Game

Matt Barkley passed for 212 yards and threw a touchdown pass to Marqise Lee, and the Southern California defense made several big plays for a 34-27 victory in the Trojans’ spring game Saturday.

2012/04/14

Heisman Finalist Set, USC’s Barkley Not Included

Despite a late push for consideration, USC Trojans QB Matt Barkley was not included in the five players invited to New York for the 2011 Heisman Trophy award.

2011/12/05