Here are the grades for the USC-California game.

RESULT: No. 7 USC 30, California 3
RECORD: 4-1, 2-1.
WEEK 5 GPA: B

QUARTERBACK

Not quite as flawless as Pete Carroll made it out to be.

B-

RUNNING BACKS

Joe McKnight’s an every-down back when he does not fumble.

B

WIDE RECEIVERS

It’s about time USC made Damian Williams the go-to guy.

B-

OFFENSIVE LINE

This will quiet some of the recent criticism.

B+

DEFENSIVE LINE

Everson Griffen finally showing spark with 1.5 sacks.

B+

LINEBACKERS

Nice debut for Shane Horton and Chris Galippo deflected three passes.

A-

DEFENSIVE BACKS

Taylor Mays can deliver this film to NFL with 10 tackles.

B

SPECIAL TEAMS

Damian Williams’ touchdown gives this unit a much-needed lift .

B-

COACHING

Still need some work getting the ball into the end zone.

C+