Stanford defeated USC for the fourth straight time, beating the No. 2 ranked Trojans 21-14.

Stanford's Stephfan Taylor rushed for 153 yards on 27 carries, while scoring on a 59-yard run and a 23-yard pass from Josh Nunes. Nunes also threw the game-winning touchdown with 10:20 remaining in the fourth quarter when he connected with Zach Ertz.

Silas Reed scored USC's two touchdowns with both coming at the goaline, but had only 17 total yards on 13 carries.

Matt Barkley's Heisman Trophy chances took a major hit with his performance, going 20-for-41 for 254 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions.