31.   USC freshman tailback Malaefou MacKenzie said he has been cleared to play against Oregon State on Saturday.

32.   Washington, a freshman tailback from Dallas, missed eight games following the accusations.

33.   With fewer and fewer offensive options, USC is giving a long look at redshirt freshman tailback Chris Howard for serious playing time against Oregon State.

34.   With his absence, USC had freshman tailback Miguel Fletcher of Alemany play quarterback on the scout team Saturday.

35.   But as redshirt freshman tailback Avon Cobourne neared the goal line, Syracuse linebacker Clifton Smith stuck his helmet into the ball and caused a fumble.