Leading Off

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THE FALL GUY
IN THE ORANGE BOWL A SWARM OF USC DEFENDERS, INCLUDING LB LOFA TATUPU (58), HELD OKLAHOMA STAR ADRIAN PETERSON (28) TO 82 YARDS, HIS SECOND-LOWEST OUTPUT OF THE SEASON.

CATCH OF THE DAY
USC'S STEVE SMITH (2) EMBRACES FELLOW WIDEOUT JASON MITCHELL (15) FOLLOWING THIS SECOND-QUARTER ORANGE BOWL TD GRAB. SMITH FINISHED WITH THREE TDS IN THE GAME.

STRIKE UP THE BAND
AFTER USC CONDUCTED ITS BUSINESS OVER OKLAHOMA, SWORD-WIELDING SOPHOMORE REGGIE BUSH TOOK HIS TURN LEADING THE JUBILANT TROJAN MARCHING BAND.