Asked about playing USC tonight on national television, Oregon State head coach Mike Riley took the time to rave about the USC defense.

"I think that this team, defensively, is as talented as any that I've seen."

"The way that they play to that talent is very impressive. They play with great vision on the football... They have a feel for the patterns, but they are reacting to the ball impressively. That's why they can make plays.

"You've got to get rid of the football in an appropriate time or you're going to get that pressure from the rush."