BCS TITLE GAME; SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA VS. TEXAS; Perfection gets stiffest test; Nittany Lions squeeze out victory; Offensive powerhouses Southern Cal and Texas stayed on course toward tonight's clash, with each team in position to secure a unique place in college football history.(SPORTS)

From: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) | Date: January 4, 2006| Author: Scoggins, Chip | Copyright information

Byline: Chip Scoggins; Staff Writer

Pasadena, Calif. -- Southern California coach Pete Carroll is a defensive guy at heart, so forgive him for getting a little jumpy over the thought of coaching in a game that features two teams averaging a combined 100 points and 1,000-plus yards per game.

Ever seen anything like it, coach?

"Heck no, man," Carroll said. "This is two historic offenses. There are no matchups like this. You don't see numbers like th...

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