TEMPE, AZ - NOVEMBER 07: Quarterback Matt Barkley #7 of the USC Trojans drops back to pass during the college football game against the...

Aug. 28, 2009

Carroll names Matt Barkley his starting quarterback. It is the first time a true freshman will start a season opener...

24 October 2009: USC #7 Matt Barkley talks with Assistant Head Coach of the Offense/Quarterbacks Jeremy Bates during an NCAA football game...

SAN FRANCISCO - DECEMBER 26: Matt Barkley #7 and Damian Williams #18 of the USC Trojans celebrate after defeating the Boston College Eagles...

Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley throws against Boston College during the first quarter of the Emerald Bowl NCAA college football game...

SAN FRANCISCO - DECEMBER 26: Matt Barkley #7 of the USC Trojans celebrates with Stanley Havili #31 after scoring a touchdown in the...

SAN FRANCISCO - DECEMBER 26: Matt Barkley #7 of the USC Trojans passes to Stanley Havili #31 for a touchdown in the first...

Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley, right, hands off to Joe McKnight during the first half of an NCAA college football game...

...defeated the Bulls 41-14. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 17: Matt Barkley #7 of the USC Trojans looks to pass the football against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish...

University of Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley passes during the first half of their NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Nov. 28...

...Yd 3 0 Second Quarter BC USC TD 4:32 Damian Williams 4 Yd pass from Matt Barkley (Jordan Congdon kick) 3 7 TD 3:28 Damian Williams 34 Yd pass from Matt Barkley...

...SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 17: Matt Barkley #7 of the USC Trojans at Notre Dame Stadium looks for a receiver against the Notre...

Matt Barkley

CAPTION: November 28, 2009; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Matt Barkley (7) is brought down by the UCLA Bruins defense during the first half at the Los...

Nov 14, 2009; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Matt Barkley (7) throws a pass during the game against the Stanford Cardinal at the Los Angeles Memorial...