Regular Season Week 9: Cornhuskers at Trojans

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October 31, 2038 60° Los Angeles Memorial Colesium
Attendance: 52,258 (67%)
USC has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 18-Ronald Davis kicks 67 yards from NEB 35 to USC -2. 46-Larry Polite to USC 29 for 31 yards. Tackle by 70-Patrick Bryant .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-USC 29 (14:54) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 81-Eddie Davis to USC 32 for 3 yards. Tackle by 29-Guy Miller .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-7-USC 32 (14:14) 46-Larry Polite ran to USC 30 for -2 yards. Tackle by 59-Donald Hubbard .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-9-USC 30 (13:30) 46-Larry Polite ran to USC 34 for 4 yards. Tackle by 53-James Johnson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Sweep Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
4-5-USC 34 (12:46) 3-Phillip Love punts 46 yards to NEB 19. 80-Robert Sampson to NEB 31 for 12 yards. Tackle by 72-Ralph Harold .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NEB 31 (12:37) 42-Michael Johnson ran to NEB 42 for 11 yards. Tackle by 40-Frank Ellis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-NEB 42 (11:53) 5-David Varela pass complete to 42-Michael Johnson to NEB 50 for 7 yards. Tackle by 34-Donald Harrelson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
2-3-NEB 50 (11:11) 42-Michael Johnson ran to USC 47 for 3 yards. Tackle by 90-Anthony Swenson . PENALTY - Offsides (USC 34-Donald Harrelson) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-USC 47 (11:09) 10-Virgil Shea ran for 47 yards. TOUCHDOWN! NEB 68-Charles Antle was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. USC 0 NEB 6
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
(10:59) Extra point GOOD by 18-Ronald Davis . USC 0 NEB 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:59) 18-Ronald Davis kicks 75 yards from NEB 35 to USC -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-USC 25 (10:59) 36-Kelvin Crosby ran to USC 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 94-Michael Freeman .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal FB Trap Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-10-USC 25 (10:14) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 16-Kyle Jones to USC 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 45-David Garcia . 16-Kyle Jones breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
3-7-USC 28 (9:36) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 46-Larry Polite to USC 39 for 11 yards. Tackle by 53-James Johnson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-USC 39 (8:49) 46-Larry Polite ran to USC 47 for 8 yards. Tackle by 45-David Garcia .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-2-USC 47 (8:14) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 83-Frank Priest to USC 49 for 2 yards. Tackle by 40-Michael Walters . USC 83-Frank Priest was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-1-USC 49 (7:39) 46-Larry Polite ran to USC 44 for -4 yards. Tackle by 50-Russell Sims .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
4-5-USC 44 (7:06) 3-Phillip Love punts 50 yards to NEB 6.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NEB 6 (6:56) 5-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 43-Paul McCullar . incomplete, intended for 85-Kenneth Kimberling .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
2-10-NEB 6 (6:53) 42-Michael Johnson ran to NEB 11 for 5 yards. Tackle by 59-John Livingston . NEB 71-Julian Eaker was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
3-5-NEB 11 (6:09) 42-Michael Johnson ran to NEB 35 for 23 yards. Tackle by 32-Paul Spears .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-NEB 35 (5:22) 5-David Varela pass INTERCEPTED by 90-Anthony Swenson at NEB 42. 90-Anthony Swenson to NEB 42 for -0 yards. Tackle by 85-Kenneth Kimberling .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-NEB 42 (5:19) 46-Larry Polite ran to NEB 32 for 9 yards. Tackle by 42-Donald Baker .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-1-NEB 32 (4:39) 46-Larry Polite ran to NEB 33 for -1 yards. Tackle by 45-David Garcia .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
3-1-NEB 33 (3:55) 46-Larry Polite ran to NEB 27 for 5 yards. Tackle by 94-Michael Freeman .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-NEB 27 (3:12) 46-Larry Polite ran to NEB 15 for 12 yards. Tackle by 94-Michael Freeman .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-NEB 15 (2:25) 5-Charles Perez pass Pass knocked down by 59-Donald Hubbard . incomplete, intended for 81-Eddie Davis .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-10-NEB 15 (2:22) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 26-Omar Mele to NEB 13 for 2 yards. Tackle by 53-James Johnson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
3-8-NEB 13 (1:45) 5-Charles Perez pass Pass knocked down by 92-Louis McIntyre . incomplete, intended for 81-Eddie Davis .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
4-8-NEB 13 (1:42) 13-Roy Sullivan 31 yard field goal is GOOD. USC 3 NEB 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:40) 13-Roy Sullivan kicks 74 yards from USC 35 to NEB -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NEB 25 (1:40) 5-David Varela pass complete to 15-Elmer Shain to NEB 45 for 20 yards. Tackle by 35-Tyler Cardenas .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
1-10-NEB 45 (0:53) 5-David Varela pass incomplete, dropped by 84-Brian Landeros .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-NEB 45 (0:50) 42-Michael Johnson ran to USC 48 for 7 yards. Tackle by 40-Frank Ellis . USC 61-Edward Fregoso was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. USC 69-Kevin Hsieh was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
3-3-USC 48 (0:13) 42-Michael Johnson ran to USC 48 for a short loss. Tackle by 34-Donald Harrelson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
End of first quarter.
4-3-USC 48 (15:00) 14-Charles Stern punts 51 yards to USC -3.4-3-USC 48 (15:00) 14-Charles Stern punts 51 yards to USC -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 20 (14:52) 46-Larry Polite ran to USC 20 for a short gain. Tackle by 94-Michael Freeman .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-10-USC 20 (14:16) 5-Charles Perez pass Pass knocked down by 40-Michael Walters . incomplete, intended for 81-Eddie Davis . Pressure by 50-Russell Sims .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
3-10-USC 20 (14:11) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 83-Frank Priest to USC 44 for 24 yards. Tackle by 40-Michael Walters .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
1-10-USC 44 (13:31) 5-Charles Perez pass Pass knocked down by 59-Donald Hubbard . incomplete, intended for 81-Eddie Davis .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-10-USC 44 (13:29) 5-Charles Perez sacked at USC 36 for -8 yards ( 45-David Garcia ). Sack allowed by 79-Ralph Hazelton .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
3-18-USC 36 (12:43) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 81-Donald Mendoza to USC 49 for 12 yards. Tackle by 96-Armando Domenico .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
4-6-USC 49 (12:01) 3-Phillip Love punts 35 yards to NEB 16. Fair Catch by 80-Robert Sampson . USC 68-Mark Bell was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NEB 16 (11:54) 42-Michael Johnson ran to NEB 24 for 7 yards. Tackle by 32-Paul Spears .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-3-NEB 24 (11:19) 42-Michael Johnson ran to NEB 25 for 2 yards. Tackle by 20-Robert Kelley .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
3-1-NEB 25 (10:44) 42-Michael Johnson ran to NEB 47 for 22 yards. Tackle by 35-Tyler Cardenas . NEB 74-Albert Gilham was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
1-10-NEB 47 (10:09) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to USC 45 for 8 yards. Tackle by 32-Paul Spears .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big Off Tackle Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-2-USC 45 (9:23) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to USC 34 for 10 yards. Tackle by 40-Frank Ellis . USC 74-Edmund Grossman was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
1-10-USC 34 (8:41) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to USC 31 for 3 yards. Tackle by 34-Donald Harrelson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
2-7-USC 31 (8:02) 42-Michael Johnson ran to USC 30 for 2 yards. Tackle by 93-Richard Legette .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big Off Tackle Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
3-5-USC 30 (7:20) 42-Michael Johnson ran to USC 21 for 8 yards. Tackle by 40-Frank Ellis .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-10-USC 21 (6:34) 5-David Varela pass incomplete, intended for 15-Elmer Shain .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
2-10-USC 21 (6:30) 42-Michael Johnson ran to USC 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 32-Paul Spears .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-12-USC 23 (5:55) 42-Michael Johnson ran to USC 19 for 4 yards. Tackle by 20-Robert Kelley . 71-Julian Eaker completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
4-8-USC 19 (5:14) 18-Ronald Davis 37 yard field goal is GOOD. USC 3 NEB 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:11) 18-Ronald Davis kicks 75 yards from NEB 35 to USC -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-USC 25 (5:11) 46-Larry Polite ran to USC 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 59-Donald Hubbard .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Timeout USC
2-9-USC 26 (4:42) 5-Charles Perez pass incomplete, dropped by 83-Frank Priest .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-9-USC 26 (4:37) 46-Larry Polite ran to USC 28 for 2 yards. Tackle by 50-Russell Sims .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under
4-7-USC 28 (3:53) 3-Phillip Love punts 48 yards to NEB 24. 80-Robert Sampson to NEB 35 for 11 yards. Tackle by 69-Kevin Hsieh .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NEB 35 (3:44) 5-David Varela pass complete to 10-Virgil Shea to NEB 45 for 10 yards. Tackle by 34-Donald Harrelson . 10-Virgil Shea breaks down the CB. NEB 74-Albert Gilham was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
Pass Key
2-1-NEB 45 (3:09) 42-Michael Johnson ran to NEB 48 for 3 yards. Tackle by 59-John Livingston .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Sweep Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-NEB 48 (2:26) 10-Virgil Shea ran to USC 47 for 5 yards. Tackle by 59-John Livingston .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-5-USC 47 (2:00) 10-Virgil Shea ran to USC 42 for 5 yards. Tackle by 40-Frank Ellis . NEB 85-Kenneth Kimberling was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Timeout NEB
1-10-USC 42 (1:56) 5-David Varela pass complete to 42-Michael Johnson to USC 31 for 11 yards. Tackle by 34-Donald Harrelson . PENALTY - Holding (NEB 71-Julian Eaker)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-20-NEB 48 (1:52) 5-David Varela pass complete to 10-Virgil Shea to USC 45 for 6 yards. Tackle by 59-John Livingston .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-14-USC 45 (1:29) 5-David Varela pass complete to 15-Elmer Shain to USC 31 for 15 yards. Tackle by 34-Donald Harrelson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Timeout NEB
1-10-USC 31 (1:24) 5-David Varela pass complete to 84-Brian Landeros to USC 25 for 6 yards. Tackle by 29-Stanley Domingue . 84-Brian Landeros did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-4-USC 25 (1:04) 5-David Varela pass complete to 42-Michael Johnson to USC 16 for 9 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul McCullar . 42-Michael Johnson breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-10-USC 16 (0:40) 5-David Varela pass complete to 85-Kenneth Kimberling to USC 7 for 8 yards. Tackle by 59-John Livingston . NEB 78-Richard McKee was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Timeout NEB
2-2-USC 7 (0:35) 5-David Varela pass complete to 80-Robert Sampson for 7 yards. TOUCHDOWN! USC 3 NEB 16
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Run Key
(0:31) Extra point GOOD by 18-Ronald Davis . USC 61-Edward Fregoso was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. USC 3 NEB 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:31) 18-Ronald Davis kicks 74 yards from NEB 35 to USC -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-USC 25 (0:31) 46-Larry Polite ran to USC 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 59-Donald Hubbard .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
End of half.
(15:00) 13-Roy Sullivan kicks 75 yards from USC 35 to NEB -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NEB 25 (15:00) 5-David Varela pass incomplete, intended for 80-Robert Sampson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-10-NEB 25 (14:56) 10-Virgil Shea ran to NEB 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 59-John Livingston .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Run Key
3-8-NEB 27 (14:13) 5-David Varela pass complete to 10-Virgil Shea to NEB 31 for 4 yards. Tackle by 29-Stanley Domingue .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
4-4-NEB 31 (13:35) 14-Charles Stern punts 45 yards to USC 25. 88-John Clark to USC 26 for 2 yards. Tackle by 98-Jeremy Clinton .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 26 (13:27) 46-Larry Polite ran to USC 26 for a short gain. Tackle by 92-Louis McIntyre .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-10-USC 26 (12:43) 5-Charles Perez pass incomplete, intended for 36-Kelvin Crosby .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
3-10-USC 26 (12:41) 5-Charles Perez pass incomplete, intended for 16-Kyle Jones .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-10-USC 26 (12:36) 3-Phillip Love punts 50 yards to NEB 24. 80-Robert Sampson to NEB 25 for 1 yards. Tackle by 59-John Livingston .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NEB 25 (12:28) 42-Michael Johnson ran to NEB 37 for 12 yards. Tackle by 40-Frank Ellis .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
1-10-NEB 37 (11:43) 10-Virgil Shea ran to NEB 44 for 7 yards. Tackle by 32-Paul Spears .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-3-NEB 44 (11:02) 42-Michael Johnson ran to NEB 45 for 1 yards. 42-Michael Johnson FUMBLES ( 69-Kevin Hsieh ) recovered by NEB-71-Julian Eak er at NEB 46. Tackle by 40-Frank Ellis .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
3-1-NEB 46 (10:24) 10-Virgil Shea ran to USC 48 for 6 yards. Tackle by 34-Donald Harrelson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-USC 48 (9:48) 5-David Varela pass complete to 80-Robert Sampson to USC 42 for 7 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul McCullar . Nice job by 80-Robert Sampson on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
2-3-USC 42 (9:13) 42-Michael Johnson ran to USC 32 for 10 yards. Tackle by 40-Frank Ellis . PENALTY - Holding (NEB 84-Brian Landeros)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
2-6-USC 44 (9:08) 5-David Varela pass complete to 85-Kenneth Kimberling to USC 36 for 8 yards. Tackle by 90-Anthony Swenson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-USC 36 (8:24) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to USC 31 for 5 yards. Tackle by 59-John Livingston .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
2-5-USC 31 (7:39) 42-Michael Johnson ran to USC 34 for -3 yards. Tackle by 61-Edward Fregoso .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
3-8-USC 34 (6:56) 42-Michael Johnson ran to USC 31 for 3 yards. Tackle by 61-Edward Fregoso . PENALTY - Holding (NEB 63-Frederick Cherry)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Run Key
3-18-USC 44 (6:54) 42-Michael Johnson ran to USC 46 for -3 yards. Tackle by 20-Robert Kelley . NEB 42-Michael Johnson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. USC 69-Kevin Hsieh was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Run Key
4-20-USC 46 (6:11) 14-Charles Stern punts 37 yards to USC 9.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 9 (6:01) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 46-Larry Polite to USC 10 for 1 yards. Tackle by 96-Armando Domenico .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
2-9-USC 10 (5:15) 5-Charles Perez pass Pass knocked down by 29-Guy Miller . incomplete, intended for 16-Kyle Jones .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-9-USC 10 (5:11) PENALTY - False Start (USC 36-Kelvin Crosby)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
3-14-USC 5 (5:11) 5-Charles Perez pass Pass knocked down by 45-David Garcia . incomplete, intended for 81-Eddie Davis . Pressure by 93-Edward Sammons .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
4-14-USC 5 (5:08) 3-Phillip Love punts 47 yards to NEB 48. 80-Robert Sampson to USC 44 for 9 yards. Tackle by 84-Jason Skiba .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 44 (4:59) 33-David White ran to USC 39 for 5 yards. 33-David White FUMBLES ( 35-Tyler Cardenas ) recovered by USC-32-Paul Spea rs at USC 39. Tackle by 71-Julian Eaker .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big Off Tackle Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
1-10-USC 39 (4:54) 46-Larry Polite ran to USC 42 for 3 yards. Tackle by 37-Dion Roberts .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-7-USC 42 (4:16) 5-Charles Perez pass Pass knocked down by 59-Donald Hubbard . incomplete, intended for 83-Frank Priest .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
3-7-USC 42 (4:13) 5-Charles Perez pass incomplete, dropped by 26-Omar Mele .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-7-USC 42 (4:09) 3-Phillip Love punts 52 yards to NEB 6.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NEB 6 (3:59) 5-David Varela pass incomplete, intended for 80-Robert Sampson . NEB 68-Charles Antle was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-10-NEB 6 (3:57) 10-Virgil Shea ran to NEB 3 for -3 yards. Tackle by 61-Edward Fregoso . USC 70-Walter Carter was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
3-13-NEB 3 (3:15) 5-David Varela pass complete to 10-Virgil Shea to NEB 10 for 6 yards. Tackle by 34-Donald Harrelson . 10-Virgil Shea breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-7-NEB 10 (2:30) 14-Charles Stern punts 52 yards to USC 38. Fair Catch by 88-John Clark .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 38 (2:23) 46-Larry Polite ran to USC 40 for 2 yards. Tackle by 40-Michael Walters .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-8-USC 40 (1:49) 5-Charles Perez pass INTERCEPTED by 40-Michael Walters at USC 49. 40-Michael Walters to USC 46 for 3 yards. Tackle by 83-Frank Priest .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-USC 46 (1:44) 42-Michael Johnson ran to USC 49 for -3 yards. Tackle by 61-Edward Fregoso .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
2-13-USC 49 (1:00) 5-David Varela pass complete to 84-Brian Landeros to USC 29 for 20 yards. Tackle by 40-Frank Ellis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
1-10-USC 29 (0:15) 10-Virgil Shea ran to USC 20 for 9 yards. Tackle by 40-Frank Ellis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
End of third quarter.
2-1-USC 20 (15:00) 5-David Varela pass complete to 15-Elmer Shain to USC 15 for 5 yards. Tackle by 34-Donald Harrelson . 15-Elmer Shain did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-10-USC 15 (14:26) 5-David Varela pass incomplete, intended for 84-Brian Landeros . PENALTY - Holding (NEB 68-Charles Antle)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-20-USC 25 (14:23) 5-David Varela pass complete to 42-Michael Johnson to USC 14 for 11 yards. Tackle by 34-Donald Harrelson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Pass Key
2-9-USC 14 (13:40) 5-David Varela pass complete to 85-Kenneth Kimberling to USC 0 for 14 yards. Tackle by 59-John Livingston .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-1-USC 0 (12:54) 10-Virgil Shea ran for 0 yards. TOUCHDOWN! USC 3 NEB 23
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Run Key
(12:52) Extra point GOOD by 18-Ronald Davis . USC 3 NEB 24
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(12:52) 18-Ronald Davis kicks 74 yards from NEB 35 to USC -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-USC 25 (12:52) 46-Larry Polite ran to USC 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 59-Donald Hubbard .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-8-USC 27 (12:17) 26-Omar Mele ran to USC 29 for 3 yards. Tackle by 45-David Garcia .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-6-USC 29 (11:35) 46-Larry Polite ran to USC 40 for 11 yards. Tackle by 45-David Garcia .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-USC 40 (10:54) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 26-Omar Mele to USC 41 for 1 yards. Tackle by 98-Jeremy Clinton . 73-Sammy Sammy was completely beat on that play. 26-Omar Mele made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-9-USC 41 (10:13) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 16-Kyle Jones to USC 45 for 4 yards. Tackle by 29-Guy Miller .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-5-USC 45 (9:32) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 26-Omar Mele to NEB 48 for 7 yards. Tackle by 42-Donald Baker .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 3 Zone Under
Pass Key
Timeout USC
1-10-NEB 48 (8:45) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 46-Larry Polite to NEB 43 for 4 yards. Tackle by 94-Michael Freeman . 36-Kelvin Crosby totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
2-6-NEB 43 (8:22) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 26-Omar Mele to NEB 27 for 16 yards.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-NEB 27 (7:58) 5-Charles Perez pass incomplete, dropped by 81-Donald Mendoza .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-NEB 27 (7:55) 5-Charles Perez pass Pass knocked down by 92-Louis McIntyre . incomplete, intended for 46-Larry Polite .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-10-NEB 27 (7:51) 5-Charles Perez pass Pass knocked down by 57-Walter McNeill . incomplete, intended for 26-Omar Mele . Pressure by 70-Patrick Bryant .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
4-10-NEB 27 (7:47) 13-Roy Sullivan 46 yard field goal is GOOD. USC 6 NEB 24
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:44) 13-Roy Sullivan kicks 71 yards from USC 35 to NEB -6. 42-Michael Johnson to NEB 24 for 31 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul McCullar .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NEB 24 (7:39) PENALTY - False Start (NEB 5-David Varela)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
1-15-NEB 19 (7:39) 42-Michael Johnson ran to NEB 18 for -1 yards. Tackle by 69-Kevin Hsieh .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big Off Tackle Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-16-NEB 18 (6:59) 42-Michael Johnson ran to NEB 27 for 9 yards. Tackle by 32-Paul Spears .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
Run Key
3-8-NEB 27 (6:20) 10-Virgil Shea ran to NEB 36 for 9 yards. Tackle by 32-Paul Spears .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
1-10-NEB 36 (5:45) 10-Virgil Shea ran to NEB 45 for 9 yards. Tackle by 40-Frank Ellis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-1-NEB 45 (5:10) 42-Michael Johnson ran to USC 46 for 10 yards. Tackle by 32-Paul Spears . USC 35-Tyler Cardenas was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Run Key
1-10-USC 46 (4:35) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to USC 39 for 7 yards. Tackle by 34-Donald Harrelson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
2-3-USC 39 (4:02) 24-Richard Fitzgerald ran to USC 33 for 6 yards. Tackle by 35-Tyler Cardenas . USC 34-Donald Harrelson was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big Off Tackle Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
1-10-USC 33 (3:28) 42-Michael Johnson ran to USC 27 for 6 yards. Tackle by 96-Brian Magana .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big Off Tackle Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
2-4-USC 27 (2:44) 10-Virgil Shea ran to USC 24 for 2 yards. Tackle by 20-Robert Kelley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
3-1-USC 24 (2:04) 42-Michael Johnson ran to USC 23 for 1 yards. Tackle by 59-John Livingston .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
4-1-USC 23 (2:00) 18-Ronald Davis 40 yard field goal is GOOD. USC 6 NEB 27
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:57) 18-Ronald Davis kicks 74 yards from NEB 35 to USC -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-USC 25 (1:57) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 16-Kyle Jones to USC 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 92-Louis McIntyre .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-6-USC 29 (1:30) 5-Charles Perez pass Pass knocked down by 59-Donald Hubbard . incomplete, intended for 81-Eddie Davis . USC 46-Larry Polite was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-6-USC 29 (1:24) 5-Charles Perez pass incomplete, dropped by 11-Lazaro Gongora . Pressure by 50-Russell Sims .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
4-6-USC 29 (1:20) 3-Phillip Love punts 46 yards to NEB 26. 80-Robert Sampson to NEB 34 for 8 yards. Tackle by 69-Kevin Hsieh .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NEB 34 (1:11) 42-Michael Johnson ran to NEB 35 for 2 yards. Tackle by 50-Ivan Collier .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big Off Tackle Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
Timeout USC
2-8-NEB 35 (1:07) 10-Virgil Shea ran to NEB 36 for 1 yards. Tackle by 70-Walter Carter . USC 96-Brian Magana was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Run Key
Timeout USC
3-8-NEB 36 (1:02) 42-Michael Johnson ran to NEB 40 for 4 yards. Tackle by 59-John Livingston .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Run Key
4-4-NEB 40 (0:21) 14-Charles Stern punts 46 yards to USC 14. 88-John Clark to USC 22 for 8 yards. Tackle by 98-Jeremy Clinton .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 22 (0:12) 5-Charles Perez sacked at USC 15 for -7 yards ( 93-Edward Sammons ). Sack allowed by 73-Sammy Sammy .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.