In its first visit to The Big House since the Eisenhower Administration, USC traveled to Michigan to face the defending national champions on Sept. 21.

“Welcome to The Big House” said just about everyone to this Trojan fan as we walked in for the first time ever following a festive USC party — attended by the band and Song Girls — 10 minutes away.

More than 110,000 saw a bruising Big Ten battle on a perfect summer afternoon, and in a game a long-time Michigan fan told me they didn’t deserve to win, the Wolverines ran up the gut with great success to beat the visitors.

The good news? All Michigan fans were welcoming of and friendly to their Southern California guests. And what a perfect spot to watch college football.