Oregon defensive back Issac Dixon walks of the field at Autzen stadium after suffering a loss to USC Saturday night. The loss ended a 21-game home winning streak for the Ducks. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

USC’s Marshall Jones, Nic Curry and Shane Horton celebrate after beating Oregon 38-35 Saturday night at Autzen stadium. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon running back Kenjon Barner is tackled by the USC free safety T.J. McDonald during the Ducks final touchdown drive of the game. (Tess Freeman/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon running back De’Anthony Thomas tries to pull away from USC defenders before being taken to the ground during Oregon’s 38-35 loss to USC Saturday night. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon running back Kenjon Barner flies into the end zone at the beginning of the third quarter during Oregon’s 38-35 loss to USC Saturday night. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon Ducks running back Kenjon Barner drops a pass while being defended by USC linebacker Hayes Pullard. The Ducks were shut out during the first quarter but were able to recover bringing the final score to 35-38. (Tess Freeman/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon cornerback Dior Mathis tackles USC’s Rhett Ellison during Oregon’s 38-35 loss to USC Saturday night. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon running back Kenjon Barner jumps over USC’s John Manoogin during Oregon’s 38-35 loss to USC Saturday night. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon runing back Kenjon Barner fights off the USC defense during the fourth quarter of the Ducks’ game against USC. Barner rushed for over 100 yards for the fourth time this season. (Tess Freeman/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon Ducks tight end David Paulson pulls in a pass near the Ducks’ end zone. (Tess Freeman/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon tight end Colt Lyerla attempts to fend off USC safety Jawanza Starling before being pushed out of bounds during Oregon’s 38-35 loss to USC Saturday night. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon running back Kenjon Barner fails to pass through USC defenders during Oregon’s 38-35 loss to USC Saturday night. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon’s Brian Jackson flies in the air during a kickoff return in Oregon’s 38-35 loss to USC Saturday night. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon safety John Boyett is tackled by the Trojans after catching an interception during the final quarter of Saturday night’s game. The Ducks were down for most of the contest but were able to draw close during the fourth quarter of a 35-38 loss. (Tess Freeman/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon linebacker Josh Kaddu, center, looks up at the big screen after sacking USC quarterback Matt Barkley during Oregon’s 38-35 loss to USC Saturday night. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

USC quarterback Matt Barkley tries to recover the ball after a fumble during Oregon’s 38-35 loss to USC Saturday night. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

LeBron James of the Miami Heat tosses a football around on the field before the game between Oregon and USC Saturday night. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon wide receiver Lavasier Tuinei catches a two-point conversion, edging the Ducks with three points of USC. Oregon eventually lost the game on a failed field-goal attempt to give USC the win. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

USC quarterback Matt Barkley leads the school’s marching band as the Trojans celebrate their win against the Oregon Ducks. (Tess Freeman/Oregon Daily Emerald)