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Texas DC Todd Orlando on USC QB JT Daniels: 'Some of the balls that he throws are better than Sam Darnold did'

AUSTIN -- The Longhorns are just a few days out from kickoff against No. 22 USC. On Wednesday night, defensive coordinator Todd Orlando and offensive coordinator Tim Beck met with the media to discuss Saturday night's showdown with the Trojans.

"I think it's gonna be a really special night," Orlando said.

Here are four takeaways from Wednesday night's media availability:

1. Orlando impressed by USC's playmakers

The Trojans no longer have their stud running back, Ronald Jones II, but replacing running backs has never been an issue at USC. After all, there's a reason people refer to the place as "Tailback U.