TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -The Arizona State Sun Devils hoped Southern California might have a letdown after a big victory over Oregon. So much for that plan. Drubbed by 27 points in Eugene last weekend, the 12th-ranked Trojans figure to be in a bad mood when they show up for Saturday night's game at Sun Devil Stadium. The loss dropped USC from fourth in The Associated Press Top 25 to a tie for fourth place in the Pac-10 and seemingly eliminated the Trojans (6-2, 3-2 Pac-10) as a national title contender. Arizona State coach Dennis Erickson says USC's track record after losing is pretty good. Indeed, USC hasn't had back-to-back losses since a four-game skid early in Pete Carroll's debut 2001 season. The Trojans snapped that slump with a 48-17 rout of ASU.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. |
