USC-UCLA

Early observations:

USC's defense looks good; UCLA ballcarriers must sometimes wonder if they have room to fall.

John David Booty, not so hot.

UCLA's first first down: 10 minutes into the game.

0-0.

Update: Bruin quarterback Cowen in on the sneak. 7-0, UCLA.

Update: After a safety, another punt. AHHHHH.

Update: At last a good drive. Gable in for the touchdown. 9-7, USC, at the half.

Oh, and a weekly Brent Musburger ho-ho-ho. Who is the ONLY Notre Dame coach ever to beat Pete Carroll at USC? Why, it’s Bob Davie, today’s color commentator! Who was such a good coach his ass is up in the broadcast booth! Who was such a good coach that NBC basically ordered Notre Dame to fire him!

Update: After a UCLA fumble, a punt. Then a UCLA lateral gone bad, USC ball . . . and a false start. 10-9, UCLA.

Update: USC stuffed on fourth-and-one, UCLA drives for a field goal . . . and this is GOOD news. 13-9, UCLA.

Update: While driving for the winning touchdown, Booty throws an interception.

Sun, dog's ass, etc.

On to the Rose Bowl.