One other way in which USC and Nebraska fans are united in misery this season: Big Ten officiating. Cornhuskers Wire noted how badly the Huskers were shafted on some non-pass interference calls in this game against USC. Trojan fans know the feeling. USC was obviously jobbed on bad non-calls against Michigan and Penn State.

USC’s second touchdown, a 12-yard Maiva throw to Kyron Hudson, went through the fingertips of Nebraska defensive back Malcolm Hartzog. The Trojans’ final scoring march stayed on track after Maiava’s third-down throw to Makai Lemon pinballed through the air between the receiver and Nebraska linebacker Javin Wright.