USC vs. Minnesota

USC receiver Robert Woods hauls in a 43-yard touchdown pass from Matt Barkley in the second quarter at the Coliseum on Saturday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Trojans receiver Robert Woods celebrates with teammates after his 43-yard touchdown catch against Minnesota in the second quarter Saturday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

USC linebacker Chris Galippo reacts after sacking Minnesota quarterback MarQueis Gray in the second quarter at the Coliseum Saturday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

USC quarterback Matt Barkley, who completed 34 of 45 passes for 304 yards and three touchdowns, finds a receiver during the game Saturday against Minnesota.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

USC receiver Robert Woods hauls in a touchdown pass from Matt Barkley against Minnesota in the first quarter Saturday at the Coliseum.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

USC defensive back Brian Baucham jumps over Minnesota defenders on a kick return in the first half Saturday at the Coliseum.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

USC tight end Rhett Ellison is upended by Minnesota’s Kim Royston after a catch at the Coliseum on Saturday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

USC tight end Xavier Grimble juggles the ball before dropping it against Minnesota at the Coliseum on Saturday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Minnesota quarterback MarQueis Gray tries to escape the grasp of USC linebacker Wes Horton on Saturday at the Coliseum.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

USC quarterback Matt Barkley is shown on the video board in the huddle checking the play on his wristband during the game Saturday against Minnesota.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

USC receiver Robert Woods eludes Minnesota defenders Brock Vereen (21) and Spencer Reeves after a reception Saturday at the Coliseum.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

USC tight end Randall Telfer dives but can’t make the catch against Minnesota in the third quarter at the Coliseum on Saturday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

USC defensive tackle DaJohn Harris, left, and defensive end Nick Perry tackle Minnesota quarterback MarQueis Gray after a short gain Saturday at the Coliseum.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

USC running back D.J. Morgan breaks a tackle by a Minnesota defender in the fourth quarter Saturday at the Coliseum.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

USC safeties Jawanza Starling, left, and Tony Burnett team up to knock down Minnesota receiver Devin Crawford-Tufts in the fourth quarter Saturday at the Coliseum.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)