There is a certain air about a rivalry game, especially the one that will take place this weekend at the Rose Bowl as the USC and UCLA football teams square off for the 86th time.
The UCLA Bruins (2-8, 2-5) are having an underwhelming first year with Chip Kelly as it is apparent that this season has been dedicated to the rebuild. The USC Trojans (5-5, 4-4) are in a different position as their head coach, Clay Helton, is not having a lot of success in his third full season in charge of the program.
That puts both teams in an interesting position going into the latest edition of the Crosstown Showdown.