Trojan fans rejoice. A BCS game still might lurk in the near future.

Expectation were high as USC entered the season proclaimed as possibly the “best team ever”. Ironically, the same man who made this bold proclaimation was also the one to lead his team to a last second upset win over the Trojans, ending all hopes of a perfect season and another national title. Following another loss to powerful Pac 10 foe Oregon, the Trojan nation was in dispair - 2 losses and a 19th place ranking in the BCS - a great season for some teams, but a complete disappointment for Southern Cal.

Alas, all hope was not lost. Following Oregon’s loss to the U of A and their desert Swarm defense, USC is back in position to make a run at the Rose Bowl. Unfortunately, we still need just a bit of help, as Oregon remains in the Pac 10 driver’s seat. But with the loss of leading Heisman Trophy candidate Dennis Dixon, an Oregon loss is certainly not out of the question.

Don’t get too excited USC fans, as our Trojans still have a lot of work yet to do. A Thanksgiving day game against current Pac 10 leader Arizona State, followed by a grudge match with bitter rival UCLA leaves us with two tough games.

Fight on Trojans - two more wins and we might be smelling roses.