USC football went into Saturday’s game against Oregon with an opportunity to make a huge statement. Instead, the team played like they had enough, while the coaches made a strong case none of them should be back on Monday.
Let’s talk through some observations from USC’s 56-24 loss to Oregon.
Not finishing off drives killed USC
It was another week when USC comes out hot, clearly executing the script they have been practicing all week, and jump out to a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. But it has become painfully clear when the end of that script hits because the offense sputters out.