61.   Back came Smith with the big scoring play.

62.   Because USC never threatened in the second half, the game was devoid of the big plays, massive momentum shifts and fabulous finishes that have defined recent encounters.

63.   Belichick stresses not giving up big plays in the secondary because he stresses containment and aggressive play by the players up front.

64.   Belichick is going to ask his defense to prevent big plays and keep the game, literally, in front of it.

65.   Besides the many big plays, there were also noteworthy small touches.

66.   Big play after big play.

67.   Big plays are up.

68.   Big plays are what UCLA has sorely lacked this season.

69.   Big plays but not enough points.

70.   Big plays have followed.