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THE ROSE BOWL GAME, presented by Citi
Pasadena, CA - Jan. 1, 2007
ABC, 5 p.m. ET
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USC vs. MICHIGAN
ESPN'S TAKE

Pressure defense made all the difference in this game. USC pressured Michigan QB Chad Henne so much (5 sacks and several hurries) that the Michigan offense was ineffective almost the entire game. USC used a variety of blitzes, primarily on first down, to put Michigan in second-and-long and third-and-long situations. The blitzes also caused two big second half turnovers (a Henne interception and fumble). The pressure defense made RB Mike Hart ineffective because USC's blitzes attacked the gaps Michigan likes to use in its zone running game. USC LB Brian Cushing was particularly effective with three sacks.

On the other hand, when Michigan's defense used blitzes, USC QB John Booty and WR Dwayne Jarrett made them pay. USC moved the pocket to keep Booty away from pressure and had him throw short passes in the flat to his tight ends and running backs until he got the single coverage he wanted with Jarrett. Jarrett had a big second half (2 TDs and almost 200 receiving yards) in what was likely his last game before heading to the NFL. Surprisingly, Michigan didn't match star CB Leon Hall against Jarrett very often, which probably hurt Michigan.

It's hard to pick a player of the game because Cushing, Booty and Jarrett were all outstanding. But one thing is clear: USC will open the 2007 season as the number one team in the land. -- Rod Gilmore

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Team Stat Comparison

1st Downs	21	19
Total Yards	439	321
Passing	391	309
Rushing	48	12
Penalties	3-27	2-20
3rd Down Conversions	8-15	7-15
4th Down Conversions	1-1	0-1
Turnovers	1	2
Possession	30:02	29:58

Bowls Individual Leaders

USC Passing
	C/ATT	YDS	TD	INT
J. Booty	27/45	391	4	0

USC Rushing
	CAR	YDS	TD	LG
C. Gable	13	25	0	9
A. Bradford	4	19	0	11
C. Washington	2	8	0	8

USC Receiving
	REC	YDS	TD	LG
D. Jarrett	11	205	2	62
S. Smith	7	108	1	35
F. Davis	3	39	0	23
C. McFoy	2	24	1	22

Michigan Passing
	C/ATT	YDS	TD	INT
C. Henne	26/41	309	2	1

Michigan Rushing
	CAR	YDS	TD	LG
M. Hart	17	47	0	11
B. Minor	2	3	0	3
M. Manningham	1	2	0	2

Michigan Receiving
	REC	YDS	TD	LG
S. Breaston	7	115	1	41
M. Manningham	6	79	0	17
T. Ecker	6	78	0	36
A. Arrington	4	34	1	16

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Dwayne Jarrett's two touchdowns put the game out of Michigan's reach.

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In what might have been his final game in a USC jersey, Dwayne Jarrett gave Trojan fans a few highlight-reel worthy plays -- and a 32-18 Rose Bowl win against No. 3 Michigan. Ivan Maisel

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It was over when ...

John David Booty found Dwayne Jarrett in the end zone for the Trojans' second TD of the night. The score put USC up 16-3, effectively ending Michigan's Rose Bowl chances.

Game ball goes to ...

Jarrett. The Trojans' junior receiver put on a show, catching 11 passes for 203 yards and two TDs. Booty also deserves praise for his 391-yard, four-touchdown bonanza.

Stat of the game ...

14. Perhaps USC greatest accomplishment was keeping Michigan's star running back Mike Hart from making an impact on the field. The Wolverines were held to 14 yards rushing.

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Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER				USC	MICH
	FG	4:02	MARIO DANELO 26 YD FG Drive info: 10 plays, 49 yards.	3	0
SECOND QUARTER				USC	MICH
	FG	13:35	GARRETT RIVAS 43 YD FG Drive info: 13 plays, 54 yards.	3	3
THIRD QUARTER				USC	MICH
	TD	8:43	CHRIS MCFOY 2 YD PASS FROM JOHN DAVID BOOTY (MARIO DANELO KICK) Drive info: 4 plays, 38 yards.	10	3
	TD	5:17	DWAYNE JARRETT 22 YD PASS FROM JOHN DAVID BOOTY (MISSED KICK) Drive info: 5 plays, 70 yards.	16	3
	FG	0:48	MARIO DANELO 26 YD FG Drive info: 11 plays, 23 yards.	19	3
FOURTH QUARTER				USC	MICH
	TD	13:25	ADRIAN ARRINGTON 11 YD PASS FROM CHAD HENNE (MIKE HART 2PT RUSH) Drive info: 9 plays, 80 yards.	19	11
	TD	11:18	DWAYNE JARRETT 62 YD PASS FROM JOHN DAVID BOOTY (MISSED KICK) Drive info: 6 plays, 73 yards.	25	11
	TD	6:52	STEVE SMITH 7 YD PASS FROM JOHN DAVID BOOTY (MARIO DANELO KICK) Drive info: 4 plays, 85 yards.	32	11
	TD	1:09	STEVE BREASTON 41 YD PASS FROM CHAD HENNE (GARRETT RIVAS KICK) Drive info: 6 plays, 70 yards.	32	18

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