After the Gopher punt, USC decided to play power football.
The Trojans went on an 11-play drive that highlighted their running game, handing the ball off eight times on the drive. With the Gophers looking for the run, Matt Barkley was able to toss one into the end zone that was caught by David Ausberry for a 21-yard touchdown.
The USC drive covered 88 yards and took 4:51 to complete.