 Greg Lewis, the Doak Walker Award winner as the nation's top running back, gained 126 rushing yards as sophomore quarterback Mark Brunell threw for 197 yards for the Huskies, as they rolled to a 24–0 halftime lead.The Husky defense, led by All-American lineman Steve Emtman, stopped everything the Trojans attempted.The defense would hold USC to 163 total yards and seven first downs for the game.