1. I'm guessing that NU play-calling will be a hot topic for the next few days. Yes, keeping the USC offense off the field as much as possible is needed to win. Yes, establishing a ground game is needed to win. But 1.9 yard per carry and a selection of plays at the end of the first half that makes Musburger's claim that Nebraska appears to be playing to not be blown out instead of trying to win look true....well, there may be a reason for discussion. USC coach Pete Carroll seemed to approve of the NU playcalling. There's definitely a reason for discussion.
2. So we heard all week about how USC only recruits out of state for players who will be potential NFL first rounders. That's fine, but I think college football needs to follow MLB's lead and try to help the smaller markets. Make the men of Troy put one player with the name of "Troy" on scholarship each year. Watch the number of babies named Troy skyrocket around California.
3. Having to rebound from the loss to the MEN OF TROY against the men of Troy (formerly State) next week isn't a bad thing. Nice to get a cushion game in before Big 12 play starts.
4. Rumor starter: Dan Titchener will threaten to transfer if he doesn't get enough reps in behind Zac Taylor in practice next week.
5. It's been a rough couple of weeks for the old Big 12. Oklahoma falling to the refs...er, Ducks...may have been the toughest break for a Big 12 school on Saturday. That onside kick call was brutal.
6. Colorado blitzed by Arizona State. Chadron State handles Wayne State. The push for CSC moving into the Big 12 North lives on.