 After a rushing touchdown for the Bulldogs, the Trojans could only answer with a Mario Danelo field goal.A second passing touchdown by Pinegar and another Danelo field goal closed out the half with the Bulldogs leading 21–13.The Trojans seemed to take control of the game in the third quarter with a Leinart touchdown run, a Reggie Bush touchdown run, and a Leinart touchdown pass that gave the Trojans a 13-point lead.