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Shatter The Backboard:
Heisman trophy candidate Kenjon Barner knew it was his last time to play back in his hometown in front of dozens of friends and family members. He made sure he left them with a special performance to remember. Barner ran for a school-record 321 yards and five touchdowns as Oregon beat No. 18 Southern California 62-51.
It was just another example of the most potent offense in College Football showing their dominance.
Moving to (9-0, 6-0 Pac-12), the 730 yards and 62 points were the most allowed by USC, which began playing football in 1888.… Read more
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November 05, 2012

