USC quarterback Blake Mitchell: This was the best I've seen Mitchell look all year. He went 24-33 for 275 yards and did not turn the ball over once. One reason UF had no sacks was Mitchell's ability to get rid of the football quickly. He had great chemistry with his receivers, and I loved his improvisation when the pocket collapsed. On USC's first possession of the second half, Mitchell was in trouble, but he rolled out and waited and waited before hitting TE Andy Boyd for a 48 yard gain. He also drove his team down the field and set up his kicker for the win. South Carolina's loss had nothing to do with Mitchell.

USC receiver Sidney Rice: There is no other way to put this. Rice absolutely abused Ryan Smith. At one point, Smith stopped covering Rice, but then the UF cornerback went back to his original assignment and continued to get toasted. Rice did a nice job making the most out of WR screen passes. He finished with seven catches and 72 yards, but it seemed like a lot more because many of his catches were so timely.

UF receiver Percy Harvin: It's tough to call him a receiver, because he is so much more - a playmaker. One of UF's favorite plays was to drag Harvin over the middle and throw it to him about five yards downfield. He'd then turn it into a big play because he blew by everyone in his path. Six catches, 91 yards receiving and an average of five yards per carry show his versatility.