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Opponent view of the CU Buffs-USC matchup

Related Topics: The Orange County Register

Joey Kaufman, who covers USC for the Orange County Register, provides his insight into this matchup with CU:

3 Trojans key to this game

1. Ronald Jones, RB: As USC has handled Arizona and Arizona State the past two weeks, Jones has surged, rushing for a combined 410 yards in the two victories. USC is 10-1 in the past three seasons when Jones reaches at least 100 rushing yards.

2. Sam Darnold, QB: The redshirt sophomore passer was plagued by turnovers for much of the season, but has been sharper in recent weeks with only two interceptions in the past four games, including a 195.