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Analysis of USC vs. Arizona game

USC's championship bid imploded Saturday afternoon in Tucson, despite the record-breaking efforts of wide receiver Marqise Lee. After the Trojans' 39-36 loss to Arizona, Lee trudged off the field with tears in his eyes. The sophomore wideout caught 16 passes for 345 yards, more than any other Pac-12 receiver before him and fifth-most in FBS history.

In the hot heat of Arizona, Marqise Lee has caught fire, already boasting 255 receiving yards on 12 catches and one TD, and is nearly the only bright spot for the Trojans, who lead the Arizona Wildcats at the half, 21-13. For USC, the first half - and more accurately, the first quarter - was a regrettable one.

TUCSON, Ariz. -- The Arizona defender had fallen down, and USC receiver Robert Woods was all alone running down the sideline. Quarterback Matt Barkley leaned back and heaved the ball. Woods ran, the ball arced. It looked like a sure touchdown, one that probably would have started the conversation about the Trojans huge game with Oregon the following weekend.

Matt Barkley put up big numbers against the Wildcats, but still has room to grow. USC Trojans quarterback Matt Barkley put up some impressive numbers against the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, throwing for 493 yards and three touchdowns.

TUCSON, Ariz. - Marqise Lee dropped to the desert floor as if deliriously parched, covering his head with his hands and kicking his legs. He eventually stood up and walked slowly across the Arizona Stadium field with tears steaming down his cheeks.

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Matt Barkley had no idea Southern California had planned something special for his record-breaking 100th touchdown pass. After connecting with Robert Woods for the school-record TD during the No.

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LOS ANGELES -- The USC Trojans came into Saturday's game against Colorado hoping to find some momentum for an offense that had, in a nutshell, been struggling to meet their standard. The Buffaloes ranked among the bottom teams in the conference in every defensive category, so it figured to be the perfect opportunity for the Trojans to regain their offensive mojo.