As I noted, below, USC under Pete Carroll wins these kind of games. Non-conference games in general, against prominent opposition in particular, versus Big Ten teams, in specific. But the Trojans cut this one awfully close. And it was mostly about the curious decision by Carroll and his coaches to commit to a 19-year-old freshman, Matt Barkley, at quarterback. It almost cost them the game … and one defeat likely will cost the Trojans a chance to play for the national championship — which is the