Purdue @ Southern Cal

Network: ABC
Announcers: Brad Nessler, Gary Danielson
Format: DVD (4 disks)
Quality: 9.0 (Converted Cable LP/VHS Master)
Notes: Includes commercials and halftime.

Game Notes

Trojans respond to a fresh start, beat the Boilermakers 27-17.

True freshman Carson Palmer comes off the bench to make a victorious start to Paul Hackett's tenure. Palmer enters in the 3rd quarter with Southern Cal trailing 17-10 and leads the offense to 17 points, setting up 2 TDs with long completions. Palmer finishes 3-of-6 for 79 yards.

Purdue had opened a 17-7 lead in the 1st half as Drew Brees makes his 1st start. Brees hits 32-of-50 for 248 yards and 2 TDs while suffering 2 INTs. The Boilermakers' fast start wilts in the 2nd half under temperatures creeping up to 100.