The Stanford defense will be physical, but which Kevin Hogan shows up in Los Angeles may be the key to victory Saturday night.
Stanford looks to return the favor for their home loss to USC last season when they travel to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for this Pac-12 showdown.
Both teams hope to represent their respective North and South division in the Pac-12 Championship game in Santa Clara this year. A win could be a huge statement, particularly for Stanford, with most experts predicting USC as the favorite in the ever-competitive Pac-12.
We have seen some flashes of brilliance from USC, but not enough to crown them this early in the season.