Barkley, 19, is living out his dream in becoming the first true freshman to start at quarterback for the Trojans. “That is a goal of mine, to get to the point where I feel like I’m the best player in the country,” he says.

Matt Barkley made headlines Sept. 5 in a game against San Jose State at the Coliseum, when he became the first true freshman quarterback to start a season opener for USC.