USC Loses to UCLA in Frustrating finale at Coliseum
USC storms early with a strong passing show but fumbles and stalled drives cost the Trojans a 25-22 defeat to UCLA before nearly 81,000 fans. Ricky Bell finishes with 136 rushing yards as UCLA earns a Rose Bowl bid. USC ends the season 7-4 and contemplates the Liberty Bowl.
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Bruins pull off Rose Bowl bid in wild victory
UCLA survives USC 28 19 in a turnover filled showdown. Eddie Ayers and Wendell Tyler key the Bruin offense while Sciarra engineers the comeback with two Pederson touchdowns and a late defensive stand. Evans and Bell provided Trojan sparks but UCLA prevailed in the Coliseum finale.
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