USC running back Stefon Johnson was lifting weights Monday morning when he apparently lost control of the bar and it landed on his neck. He was reportedly spitting up blood and was taken by ambulance to the hospital, where he is undergoing surgery, according to the USC website. Chris Carlisle, USC's strength and conditioning coach, said such an accident was rare. "I've seen players have the bar slip and fall onto their chest, but never in my 25 years of coaching have I heard of someone dropping a bar on their throat," the coach said. Carlisle, who was within feet of Johnson when the accident occurred, said an assistant strength and conditioning coach was acting as a "spotter" for the player. Coach Pete Carroll called the incident "an unfortunate accident," adding that "our thoughts and prayers are with Stafon." Johnson has rushed for five touchdowns so far this season.

Washington defeated No. 3 USC 13-10 on Saturday afternoon thanks to a game-winning kick with just three seconds left. Erik Folk kicked a 22-yard field goal to give Washington the upset victory. Folk's brother, Nick, is the kicker for the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. Aaron Corp started at quarterback for the Trojans because of an injury to Matt Barkley. Jake Locker went 21-for-36 with 238 yards in the win for the Huskies.

Mitch Mustain might not be able to find his way into the lineup at quarterback, but he could possibly do it as a punter. Impressed by kicks Mustain made for fun during last Friday's walk-through at Ohio Stadium, Carroll had Mustain punt before, during and after practice on Wednesday. Mustain also took second-team snaps at quarterback. "He's got a leg on him," said receiver Damian Williams, who estimated that Mustain punted about five times during their senior season at Springdale High in Arkansas. "Sometimes you've just got to find a way onto the field and if that's what he wants to do then hats off to him. "I was back there catching some [of his kicks] and he made me run for a couple." RealGM Note: Mustain was a true freshman starter at Arkansas during the 2006 season, but subsequently transferred to USC where he hasn't been able to elbow into starting quarterback duties.

Ohio State quarterback Terrell Pryor paid tribute to Michael Vick with his eye black on Saturday. Pryor had "Mike" under one eye and "Vick" under the other during this past weekend's Navy-Ohio State game. Folks in Columbus are making a big deal of the gesture, especially since Pryor has no connection to Vick.

LeGarrette Blount did not practice with Oregon on Monday even though he was allowed to under a season-long suspension for a postgame punch of Boise State's Byron Hout. Coach Chip Kelly said he did not expect Blount at practice. "People I think should respect he's been through a lot the past few days," Kelly said during a conference call. "He's got to make some decisions on where he is and everything. But we have a plan in place for him and when he decides to come back." On Friday, Kelly suspended Blount for the rest of the season, in effect ending his career with the Ducks. But Blount was kept on scholarship and allowed to practice.

With Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford watching on the sideline, his right arm in a sling, No. 20 BYU upset No. 3 Oklahoma 14-13 on Saturday night, according to an Associated Press report. Max Hall threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to McKay Jacobson in the back of the end zone with 3:03 left.

Oregon suspended running back LeGarrette Blount on Friday for the remainder of season for punching Boise State defensive end Byron Hout, according to an Associated Press report. Blount also had to be restrained by police officers from fans heckling him on the way to the locker room after No. 16 Oregon?s 19-8 loss Thursday to the No. 14 Broncos. Blount?s suspension includes any bowl games. Coach Chip Kelly said Blount will remain on scholarship.

The biggest home game in Boise State football history became a four-quarter bullying of their neighbors to the west that left frustrated Oregon players hitting each other after LeGarrette Blount punched the Broncos' Byron Hout. Kellen Moore threw for 197 yards and a touchdown, and the 14th-ranked Broncos dominated No. 16 Oregon 19-8, as reported by the Associated Press on Thursday night.