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Oregon State Stuns No. 1 USC

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(Newser) – USC can kiss its No. 1 ranking goodbye. The team some had dubbed the greatest ever was toppled 27-21 last night by Oregon State, a 25½-point underdog. The Beavers derailed the Trojans offense and ran over what had been the nation’s best defense. “They just beat us up, plain and simple,” said a USC fullback. A blocked field goal did give USC a last chance to win, but their final drive fizzled. 

Southern California quarterback Mark Sanchez, left, tries to evade Oregon State defender Dwight Robertson, Sept. 25, 2008.
Southern California quarterback Mark Sanchez, left, tries to evade Oregon State defender Dwight Robertson, Sept. 25, 2008.   (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
Pete Carroll watches as his team loses to Oregon State, Sept. 25, 2008.
Pete Carroll watches as his team loses to Oregon State, Sept. 25, 2008.   (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
Oregon State running back Jacquizz Rodgers is tackled from behind by USC defender Brian Cushing in the first half of their NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008.
Oregon State running back Jacquizz Rodgers is tackled from behind by USC defender Brian Cushing in the first half of their NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008.   (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
Oregon State defender Al Afalava, left, goes after USC's Joe McKnight, right, during the second half of their NCAA college football game in Corvallis Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, Oregon.
Oregon State defender Al Afalava, left, goes after USC's Joe McKnight, right, during the second half of their NCAA college football game in Corvallis Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, Oregon.   (AP Photo/Steve Slocum)
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