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THE ROSE BOWL GAME, presented by Citi
Pasadena, CA - Jan. 1, 2007 ABC, 5 p.m. ET Tickets | History | Bowls Schedule
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Dwayne Jarrett's two touchdowns put the game out of Michigan's reach. Dwayne's World
In what might have been his final game in a USC jersey, Dwayne Jarrett gave Trojan fans a few highlight-reel worthy plays -- and a 32-18 Rose Bowl win against No. 3 Michigan. Ivan Maisel
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Pressure defense made all the difference in this game. USC pressured Michigan QB Chad Henne so much (5 sacks and several hurries) that the Michigan offense was ineffective almost the entire game. USC used a variety of blitzes, primarily on first down, to put Michigan in second-and-long and third-and-long situations. The blitzes also caused two big second half turnovers (a Henne interception and fumble). The pressure defense made RB Mike Hart ineffective because USC's blitzes attacked the gaps Michigan likes to use in its zone running game. USC LB Brian Cushing was particularly effective with three sacks.
