Today’s scrimmage was highlighted by quarterback Mitch Mustain, who played his best scrimmage of the year and completed 10 of 16 passes for 162 yards and three touchdowns. Most of his completions were to his favorite receiver Damian Williams, who caught five passes for 58 yards and a touchdown.
Williams also made several tough catches in traffic.
“It’s obvious Mitch sees one guy out there,” USC coach Pete Carroll said. “Mitch looked terrific.”
Mustain was worried that this was his final bowl practice until he enjoyed a big day.
“It was a nice way to go out, before I was kind of skeptical about it, but now I’m pleased,” he said.
Quarterback Mark Sanchez was 9 for 12 for 54 yards while John David Booty was 2 for 7 for 36 yards.
Tailback Marc Tyler was also impressive with seven carries for 78 yards and one touchdown.